PROCESS EXPO | Expert in Residence Into the Thick of Things Dave Krishock | Kansas State University Last month in this space, I talked about hydrocolloids and modified or specialty starches in a very broad sense. Let’s get into the thick of it with how hydrocolloids (a.k.a. gums) can solve some “sticky situations.” Hydrocolloids’ main effects […]

This Tuesday, we’re spotlighting Toni Fant from JBT Corporation. Toni is a seasoned exhibitor with many years of experience. Thank you, Toni, for taking the time to chat with us. What is your role at JBT Corporation? How many years have you worked there? Market Communications Manager, 25 years What are your responsibilities with your […]

There’s no doubt that consumer demand for premium foods is having a significant impact on the food processing industry. Food manufacturers are scrambling to produce fresh, clean-label products to keep up with market enthusiasm. But the push for premium doesn’t only impact food processors. Companies that make equipment for use in food processing must also […]

PROCESS EXPO University Alternative Technologies for Pasteurization and Sterilization of Foods Tatiana Koutchma PH.D Novel Food Sciences

Alternative Technologies for Pasteurization and Sterilization of Foods Tatiana Koutchma, Ph.D. Novel Food Sciences Click here to view the video  

PROCESS EXPO | Expert in Residence Hidden Microbial Worlds Within Processing Facilities Chris Simmons | UC Davis Every food and beverage processing facility is an ecosystem comprised of countless invisible inhabitants. These microscopic occupants, such as bacteria and fungi, can have a tremendous impact on food quality and safety within the processing facility. As detection […]

PROCESS EXPO | Expert in Residence Product Line Extensions – An Effective and Efficient Way to Introduce New Products Joe Cordray Ph.D. | Iowa State University Introduction of new products is an important element of success. Product line extensions are an effective and efficient way to introduce new products. A product line extension is when […]

In this series, FPSA members share their experiences at PROCESS EXPO and offer insights into how to maximize trade show ROI. Today’s interviewee is Ashley Riley, the Senior Marketing Manager at industrial cleaning product manufacturer Nilfisk. How was your experience at PROCESS EXPO 2015? Excellent. This was our first at PROCESS EXPO since 2009, when […]

PROCESS EXPO | Expert in Residence High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) Steve Smith | Purdue University High Pressure and its effects on microorganisms has been studied for over 100 years. In 1884, Pascal tested the effects of pressure on microorganisms. Later that decade, preservation of various food products was tested at the West Virginia Agriculture station. […]

The pending implementation of FSMA has put the food processing industry on high-alert around issues of food safety. Where does sanitary design fit into this safe new world? Food processing equipment manufacturers have long worked toward optimizing design to meet the greatest standards of hygiene and efficiency. With ill-defined standards, that hasn’t always been easy. […]