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The article highlights the challenge faced by many food science graduates who lack essential business skills, as illustrated by Michelle Frame's experience with interns. Topics include the need for integrating business competencies into food science programs, the challenges in doing so, and various approaches taken by universities to bridge the gap, emphasizing the importance of evolving curricula to meet industry demands and prepare graduates for diverse career paths.

The given text is a directory of exhibitors at a baking industry trade show in Toronto. The exhibitors represent various categories such as bakery equipment, ingredients, packaging equipment, services, and specialty products. The directory provides contact information for each exhibitor, allowing library patrons to easily access information about specific companies in the baking industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on Anuga FoodTec to be held in Cologne, Germany, from March 19-22, 2024.

Mexico is aiming to regain its position as one of the world's top coffee producers by increasing domestic consumption and exports. The country's coffee industry currently employs over 500,000 producers and is mainly concentrated in five provinces. Mexico's coffee sector has faced challenges due to low incomes, lack of state support, and climate change, leading to a decline in production. However, global players like Nestlé and The Coca-Cola Company's Costa Coffee are actively expanding in the Mexican market. In addition to coffee, the tea industry in Mexico is also growing, with opportunities for development and importation. E-commerce and social media are expected to play a role in the growth of both coffee and tea markets in Mexico. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides reviews of various products, including the RG280 from Galdi, the slicing line from Weber Food Technology, and the slicing range from MULTIVAC at Anuga FoodTec 2024.

An interview with Dan Gomez, managing director at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), who is strategically positioned in Chicago to facilitate dealmaking in the food and beverage sector, leveraging the region's abundance of midsized, privately held companies seeking exit strategies. Despite challenges in 2023, private equity players remain optimistic about 2024.

The article highlights the successful restart of BrauBeviale 2023, a European trade fair for the brewing and beverage industry, after a four-year hiatus. It provides insights into the event, featuring JUMO's measurement technology and automation components used in a fully automated brewing plant and Krones' expansion into precision fermentation technology for plant-based products.

The article focuses on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's final Food Traceability Rule (FTR) with a January 2026 compliance deadline. It highlights challenges in adopting tech-enabled traceability systems and discusses topics such as interoperability, infrastructure, and benefits of implementing traceability technologies in the food industry.

The article focuses on generational shifts reshaping the U.S. food and beverage industry, driven by smaller households, younger adult consumers, and urban dwellers. Topics discussed include catering to families with kids as important spenders, millennials and families prioritizing healthier eating, and the influence of urbanites as a key food demographic.

The article focuses on the global dairy snacks market, projecting a value of 226 billion U.S. dollar in 2023, with an expected surge at a 6.1 present CAGR between 2023 and 2033, reaching 397 billion dollar by 2033; it explores factors driving growth, trends, and market dynamics, with insights into specific countries like the US, China.

Problem/Condition: Each year, state and local public health departments report hundreds of foodborne illness outbreaks associated with retail food establishments (e.g., restaurants or caterers) to CDC. Typically, investigations involve epidemiology, laboratory, and environmental health components. Health departments voluntarily report epidemiologic and laboratory data from their foodborne illness outbreak investigations to CDC through the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS); however, minimal environmental health data from outbreak investigations are reported to NORS. This report summarizes environmental health data collected during outbreak investigations and reported to the National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS). Period Covered: 2017-2019. Description of System: In 2014, CDC launched NEARS to complement NORS surveillance and to use these data to enhance prevention efforts. State and local health departments voluntarily enter data from their foodborne illness outbreak investigations of retail food establishments into NEARS. These data include characteristics of foodborne illness outbreaks (e.g., etiologic agent and factors contributing to the outbreak), characteristics of establishments with outbreaks (e.g., number of meals served daily), and food safety policies in these establishments (e.g., ill worker policy requirements). NEARS is the only available data source that collects environmental characteristics of retail establishments with foodborne illness outbreaks. Results: During 2017--2019, a total of 800 foodborne illness outbreaks associated with 875 retail food establishments were reported to NEARS by 25 state and local health departments. Among outbreaks with a confirmed or suspected agent (555 of 800 [69.4%]), the most common pathogens were norovirus and Salmonella, accounting for 47.0% and 18.6% of outbreaks, respectively. Contributing factors were identified in 62.5% of outbreaks. Approximately 40% of outbreaks with identified contributing factors had at least one reported factor associated with food contamination by an ill or infectious food worker. Investigators conducted an interview with an establishment manager in 679 (84.9%) outbreaks. Of the 725 managers interviewed, most (91.7%) said their establishment had a policy requiring food workers to notify their manager when they were ill, and 66.0% also said these policies were written. Only 23.0% said their policy listed all five illness symptoms workers needed to notify managers about (i.e., vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, and lesion with pus). Most (85.5%) said that their establishment had a policy restricting or excluding ill workers from working, and 62.4% said these policies were written. Only 17.8% said their policy listed all five illness symptoms that would require restriction or exclusion from work. Only 16.1% of establishments with outbreaks had policies addressing all four components relating to ill or infectious workers (i.e., policy requires workers to notify a manager when they are ill, policy specifies all five illness symptoms workers need to notify managers about, policy restricts or excludes ill workers from working, and policy specifies all five illness symptoms requiring restriction or exclusion from work). Interpretation: Norovirus was the most commonly identified cause of outbreaks reported to NEARS, and contamination of food by ill or infectious food workers contributed to approximately 40% of outbreaks with identified contributing factors. These findings are consistent with findings from other national outbreak data sets and highlight the role of ill workers in foodborne illness outbreaks. Although a majority of managers reported their establishment had an ill worker policy, often these policies were missing components intended to reduce foodborne illness risk. Contamination of food by ill or infectious food workers is an important cause of outbreaks; therefore, the content and enforcement of existing policies might need to be re-examined and refined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the readiness of the European Union (EU) dairy industry for imminent labeling changes. Topics discussed include the announcement of the EU Green Deal and accompanying 120 dairy relevant legislative initiatives in December 2019, most controversial proposal of the EU Commission, and commitment of the European Dairy Association (EDA) to ensure accurate, useful and credible information to the EU consumers.

The article focuses on the installation of a custom ventilation system by airinotec for Molkerei Berchtesgadener Land's new production facility, which is committed to sustainability and producing high-quality dairy products. It reports that the ventilation system was designed to meet high hygiene standards and ensure optimal indoor air quality for critical production processes.

The article focuses on the global biodegradable food packaging market is expected to grow due to the increasing demand for bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as consumer preferences for convenience and packaged meals. It reports that the European Directive and the adoption of recyclable, recycled, and biodegradable materials are driving this shift towards eco-friendly packaging, reducing carbon footprint and energy consumption.

The article discusses the passing of a new law in New Hampshire that prohibits large food waste generators from disposing of their waste in landfills or incinerators if there is an alternative facility within 20 miles that can manage the waste. It mentions that the law aims to reduce food waste and includes funding for infrastructure development and composting facilities, with revised regulations that encourage more composting capacity in the state.

The article discusses the importance of food packaging equipment in the global food industry. It discusses about detailing its role in effectively delivering products to consumers through tasks like wrapping and sealing; growth of the food packaging equipment market is driven by factors such as urbanization, on-the-go meal preferences and heightened consumer awareness of hygienic products; and the Asia-Pacific region expected to contribute significantly to market growth.

In the interview with Dagmar Dübbelde, the product manager of Deprag Schulz GmbH & Co., the discussion revolves around how the high hygiene requirements in the food industry can be met. Deprag recommends the use of Advanced-Line compressed air motors, which are made of high-quality stainless steel and are easy to clean. These motors are used in various applications in the food industry and offer advantages such as high power density and consistent performance over a wide range of speeds. Deprag's Advanced-Line motors are proven drive solutions for the food industry and medical technology. Deprag is the market leader in this segment and can also flexibly respond to individual customer requests. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on interpack offering the packaging and related process industry the biggest international overview of the market. Topics include custom concept based on the core target groups food, beverages, confectionery and baked goods, pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, non-food and industrial goods; and focusing on bottling and packaging solutions for the beverages sector.

The article report the increasing demand for oat drinks presents challenges for producers in terms of scaling up production while maintaining consistent quality and taste across multiple production sites. One way to address these challenges is through rapid sugar analysis, which can help ensure consistent product quality and streamline production processes.

The article discusses research by Chris Chuck and his industrial collaborators on the use of microbes to produce edible oils. Chuck and his colleagues found Metschnikowia pulcherrima, an organism that is almost ubiquitous around the world, after a couple of years. Also mentioned are the ability of the organism they have developed to produce oil at the same rate that it grows and two barriers that technologies face on the way to market according to Chuck.

The article discusses that ColloidTek's Collo Analyzer utilizes electromotive force sensors and machine learning for real-time liquid process quality monitoring in the food and beverage industry, providing comprehensive information about product quality, safety, and taste at any stage of production. It addresses critical needs like detecting contaminants in milk batches, thus averting potential hazards, minimizing product recalls, and safeguarding against financial losses.

The article focuses on Foodiq's introduction of Multi-Layer Cooking (MLC) technology, tailored for creating dairy-free products like fermented yogurts, cheeses, and drinkables, aligning with increased consumer interest in health, sustainability, and plant-based foods. MLC's versatility allows for processing various raw ingredients gently, preserving natural flavors and nutrients.

The article focuses on the declining satisfaction among vegetarians with available food products, contrasting with increased satisfaction among vegans, as revealed by a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications. It mentions the survey, conducted in the USA and UK, highlights a significant drop in net satisfaction among vegetarians since 2018, while net satisfaction among vegans has seen a rise during the same period, suggesting a shift towards plant-based options favored by vegans.

The article offers information on the how emerging ultraviolet light technologies will advance food safety. It mentions the views of the Tatiana Koutchma, novel processing research scientist at Agriculture and AgriFood Canada's Guelph Research and Development Center on advancement in food and food-contact surface disinfection technologies.

The United Nations Environment Programme's 2024 Food Waste Index Report reveals that in 2022, 1.05 billion metric tons of food were wasted globally, which accounts for 19% of the food available to consumers. The report highlights that households are responsible for 60% of this food waste, while the food service and retail sectors contribute 40%. Reducing food waste not only has environmental benefits but also addresses global hunger and food insecurity. The report emphasizes that food waste is not limited to wealthy countries and calls for collaborative efforts between governments, businesses, and individuals to combat this issue. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Texas Wheat Producers Board hosting a trade team from China's largest food processing company, facilitated by U.S. Wheat Associates, aiming to understand the U.S. grain marketing system and wheat functionality. Topics discussed include the importance of the visit for strengthening international relationships, exploring wheat varieties, and enhancing educational and training opportunities for Chinese buyers.

The article focuses on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on consumer behavior, leading to a re-evaluation of convenience products amid rising prices, recessionary spending habits, and increased interest in economical alternatives, particularly frozen food; furthermore, brands are urged to address changing perceptions associated with affordable offerings and explore opportunities in nostalgic products.

The article reports that consumers expect more from food and beverages than naturalness and a good taste as they want the right diet to have a positive effect on their long-term health and general well-being. Topics include considered that products that support certain vital functions or aspects of health, such as the immune system, gut health or energy levels, are in especially high demand.

The Baumer analysis sensor PAD20 detects gas bubbles early and protects pumps from damage caused by air and gas. It is used in the food industry and in heating/cooling systems to increase efficiency and ensure food safety. The PAD20 has already won the Dairy Technology Award. The article describes the effects of cavitation damage on centrifugal pumps and recommends measures to prevent such damage. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that DuPont Water Solutions has launched the new FilmTec Hypershell NF245XD range of nanofiltration elements for use in the dairy industry, which are purpose-designed for use in long-lasting solutions for the separation and demineralization of milk and whey streams.

Mill Industries has received approval from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to distribute its recycled chicken feed ingredient made from recovered household food scraps. This is the first time such an ingredient has been approved for commercial distribution in the United States. The approval came after a vote from the Association of American Feed Control Officials and a recommendation from the Food and Drug Administration. Mill's system allows households to send back dehydrated food scraps, which are then processed into an ingredient for chicken feed. The approval has broad implications for resource recovery and sustainable agriculture. [Extracted from the article]

The given text provides information about Pakistani companies participating in Gulfood 2024, an event that aims to promote Pakistani food products in the UAE and expand their access to international markets. These companies specialize in a variety of food products, including rice, confectionery, bakery goods, spices, and more. They prioritize quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and many of them have a global presence, exporting their products to multiple countries. Additionally, these companies contribute to various sectors such as health, education, and social welfare as part of their corporate social responsibility efforts. [Extracted from the article]

The Sweet Week 2024, featuring ISM and ProSweets Cologne, is set to take place from January 28 to 31 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 70 countries are expected to participate in ISM 2024, with a focus on challenges in climate, raw materials, energy, supply chains, logistics, health, and digitalization. The Expert Stage will host panel discussions, presentations, and best practices, while the Sweet Trends event will showcase new product trends and developments in the sweets and snacks industry. ProSweets Cologne will highlight sustainability and offer innovative solutions for packaging and ingredients. The ISM Award will also be presented during the event. Additionally, the Halal Market will provide a unique collection of halal products. Koelnmesse is a global leader in organizing food and beverage trade fairs, hosting events in various countries to support international business. [Extracted from the article]

Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 was a three-day trade event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 2,500 exhibitors from the food and beverage industry. The event showcased the latest innovations, trends, and solutions in the industry, attracting exhibitors and visitors from around the world. It provided a platform for industry leaders to showcase their products, network with potential customers, and exchange ideas and knowledge. The event also included sessions on topics such as food supply chain, sustainability, technology adoption, and nutrition. Gulfood Manufacturing is a key event for the food and beverage industry, offering opportunities for businesses to grow and expand their market presence in the region. [Extracted from the article]

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is urging Pakistan to increase its exports of halal food to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The FPCCI recently participated in the Makkah Halal Forum 2024, where they signed an agreement with the MANAFEA Agreement to boost exports to Saudi Arabia and other Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries. President Atif Ikram Sheikh emphasized the growing global demand for halal foods and set a goal for Pakistan to secure a 1% market share within the next 3-5 years. He highlighted the potential for economic cooperation in the halal foods sector with GCC countries, given Pakistan's strong ties with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. [Extracted from the article]

The World Food Programme (WFP) has increased the food ration for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by $2 per month to $10 per person, effective from January 1st, in response to a funding shortfall. Canadian farm income reached a record high in 2023 despite challenges, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Protests by French farmers over pay and regulatory burdens have spread to new regions, and union leaders are preparing a list of demands. Farmers in India are demanding guaranteed crop prices and debt relief, while Iran has achieved top positions in the export of agricultural commodities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia has allocated RM50 million to compensate farmers, breeders, and fishermen affected by floods. Qatar's National Human Rights Committee is hosting an international conference on food justice in February. Saudi Arabia aims to revolutionize global food security efforts with innovative systems and solutions. The lemon industry in the United States experienced increased production during the 2022-23 season. Vietnam achieved a record revenue of $4.78 billion from rice exports in 2023. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights Emmi Roth's recent opening of an advanced cheese processing facility in Stoughton, Wisconsin, emphasizing its strategic expansion in the US cheese specialty market and the creation of sales opportunities for imported Swiss cheese. Topics covered include the facility's resource-saving practices, internal value creation, and contribution to Emmi Roth's netZERO 2050 initiative, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating new jobs.

The article highlights Weber Maschinenbau's transformation into Weber Food Technology GmbH, reflecting its evolution from a machinery manufacturer to a comprehensive solution provider for food processing and packaging. Topics include the company's strategic shift to meet the increasing demand for automation in food production, its focus on developing solutions for perishable fresh food, and the integration of the TEXTOR brand into the Weber portfolio.

The article focuses the IRB 660 four-axis palletizing robot from ABB Robotics and SafeMove technology that are being used collaboratively by food manufacturer Nestle for automation of its production line at its chocolate factory in Cacapava, Brazil. An overview of human-robot collaboration as applied in the production line is provided. Also noted is the use of RobotStudio software to simulate digital palletizing cell design before robot installation.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Design Technology Mechatronics IEM has developed a novel robot gripper that stands out for its force sensitivity, dynamics, energy efficiency, and versatile applications. The gripper can transport fragile objects without damaging them and is particularly suitable for use in the food industry. It operates electrically and energy efficiently, resulting in lower energy consumption compared to conventional pneumatic grippers. The gripper can be used with a variable number of fingers and features sensor-based environmental detection for safe human-robot collaboration. The Fraunhofer IEM is currently seeking partners for the distribution of the robot gripper. [Extracted from the article]

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a proprietary material called "98 AU 30500" that offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional PTFE solutions. The hydrolysis-resistant high-performance polyurethane is extremely wear-resistant and resistant to media. It can replace conventional PTFE seals in standard hydraulic applications and enables low-friction and hydrodynamically optimized sealing geometries. The material is mainly used in the construction machinery industry, but there are also inquiries from other industries such as the food and packaging industry. The market for PTFE alternatives is growing steadily. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides a comprehensive list of exhibitors at the Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 event, showcasing companies specializing in various aspects of the food and beverage industry. These companies offer a wide range of products and services, including supply chain management, machinery and plants, packaging solutions, energy technologies, and hygiene technology. Additionally, the document highlights several companies in Pakistan that specialize in different industries such as food processing, packaging, and fragrance manufacturing. These companies have established reputations for providing excellent products and services to both local and international markets. [Extracted from the article]

Krones, a company in the food and beverage industry, has experienced strong growth and improved profitability in the first three quarters of 2023. Despite a challenging economic outlook, the demand for packaged beverages remains robust, leading to a steady increase in orders for Krones' products and services. Order intake in the third quarter of 2023 improved by 4.3% compared to the previous quarter, and the order backlog exceeded €4 billion for the first time. Revenue also increased by 14.5% between January and September 2023. Krones aims to continue improving profitability and expects to meet its full-year financial targets for 2023. [Extracted from the article]