Industry focus has been on technological and industrial applications of alternative proteins, but it is the understanding of safety aspects that will be the key to long-term success.
Chastity McLeod, director of technical packaging, Nestlé USA, discusses the company's mission to apply sustainable packaging strategies to iconic brands
January 27, 2022
Nestlé USA is committed to making 100% of its packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025 and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions footprint. Leading its charge to make food and beverage packaging “fit for purpose” is Nestlé US director of packaging Chastity McLeod.
COVID-19 has certainly brought an ever changing "new normal" to the food industry but one thing that will be a sure constant in 2022 is that food safety and quality testing will continue to be important for the integrity of the global food chain.
Lakeshore Technologies is a contract manufacturer with expertise in powder micronizing, blending, and repacking
December 7, 2021
The contract manufacturer offers a variety of toll processing services, including micronizing, blending, repackaging, sifting, and metal detection and removal.
Eighty-five percent of Americans experienced at least some change in their eating or food preparation habits because of COVID-19
March 22, 2021
A year ago, almost nobody could have imagined how dramatically everyone’s life would change in 2020. What we eat, how we purchase it, and how we prepare and eat it are among the most far-reaching impacts we have seen because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Post-COVID-19, consumers will gravitate towards trusted brands that remind them they're part of something bigger and provide a sense of community. Likewise, expect consumers also to respond to messaging that highlights key themes of comfort, safety, stability and practicality.
Jake Blaylock to take on role as quality food safety manager
January 28, 2021
The new co-manufacturing division of BumbleBar, Inc. recently recruited its quality food safety manager from Archer Daniels Midland, one of the world’s largest food processing companies.
The 99-year-old brand continues to innovate by creating individually wrapped candies and new contactless shopping options for customers
October 20, 2020
While trick-or-treating may look a little different this year, heritage candy and chocolate company, See's Candies, debuts new candies for the Halloween season.
American Frozen Food Institute and North Carolina State University release study results
August 25, 2020
From April to August 2020, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), in partnership with North Carolina State University (NC State) researchers, conducted a scientific literature review to understand the nature of survival and persistence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in foods and on food contact surfaces and food packaging materials, and the potential for foodborne transmission.
Kemin offers food safety solution for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
August 25, 2020
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80% of the world with its products and services, recently highlighted BactoCEASE®, a food safety ingredient for protein applications. This liquid-based antimicrobial is designed to protect ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Listeria monocytogenes.