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61. 9 Ways Technology Aids FSMS Implementation And Continuous Improvement 5/18/2017

    There are many aspects of resource allocation to consider when developing a food safety management system (FSMS) for a business and there are efficiencies to be gained in almost every area of an FSMS. Technology and software can provide your team with the tools to monitor production targets and deviations in real-time and more efficiently than visual inspection.

62. IMEC UPW System Utilizes 3M™ Liqui-Cel™ Membrane Contactors For Oxygen Removal 5/4/2017

    IMEC (Interuniversity Micro- Electronics Center) in Belgium is Europe's largest independent research center. It focuses on microelectronics, nanotechnology, and enabling design methods and technologies for ICT (Integrated Circuit Technology) systems. IMEC's research runs 3 to 10 years ahead of industrial needs.

63. Membrane Degasification -- Chemical Free Alternative For The pharmaceutical industry 5/2/2017

    In treating water for the production of pharmaceuticals, the concentration of gases dissolved in the water plays an important role.

64. Manufacturing Plants Based On The Lego Principle 5/2/2017

    Small batches and multiple products in the same plant — these are the market demands to which more and more manufacturers need to adjust. The answer is based on the "Lego principle."

65. TOC – An Insightful Sum Parameter 4/25/2017

    In recent years, TOC has steadily gained in importance in both wastewater and drinking water analysis. In relationship to COD TOC provides specific information about the type and origin of organic loads in wastewater.

66. TNTplus Vial Tests: Expert Testing Made Simple 4/25/2017

    The launch of the world’s first ready-to-use reagent packages for photometric analysis in the 1960s had a substantial effect on water analysis.

67. Recognized Results Based On Quality Assurance And Quality Control 4/25/2017

    Analysis and quality assurance measures are inseparably interlinked. There is much more to ensuring high quality measurement results than simply the type of analytical method (standard/norm vs. operational analysis) that is used.

68. Trump And Food Safety: How The Industry Is Responding To Executive Orders 4/24/2017

    Back in January, Food Online’s editor, Sam Lewis, penned a column covering a few predictions for the food industry in 2017. One of these predictions was the impact President Trump would have on the FDA, FSMA, and other food safety policies and legislation. In this column, I will illustrate the influence the President’s Executive Orders have had on the industry over the last several months, as well as how the industry is responding.

69. Recall Communications — How To Interact Effectively With The FDA 4/21/2017

    Unfortunately, food recalls aren’t a matter of “if one happens,” they are a matter of “when one happens.” And when one happens to your company, will you be able to quickly and effectively communicate it with the FDA? This article will illustrate the recall process and offer suggestions to help you get through it.

70. Building & Maintaining A Strong Food Product Portfolio 4/20/2017

    When it comes to developing a new food product, there are two main categories: new-to-market concepts and new flavors of existing products. Of the two, new flavors often require less legwork to make the sale, but the innovative products (if done properly) may have the larger return on investment. Both categories of products are risky though, in their own ways. This column will weigh each approach and offer insights to help you bring new products to your portfolio.