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Expertise, Trust, and Communication about Food Biotechnology
By John T. Lang, Karen M. O'Neill, and William K. Hallman, Rutgers University |
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Experts typically presume to speak with authority about complex concerns, such as agricultural biotechnology. Research indicates, however, that the effectiveness of risk communication depends on perceptions about the trustworthiness of the institutions and experts providing information. This article explores how experts from a range of food-associated professions and institutions perceive their own roles in communicating about biotechnology. |
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Vacuum Frying - A Lower Cooking Temperature
By Rosana G. Moreira, Professor in Food Engineering, Texas A&M University |
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Vacuum frying is an efficient method of reducing the oil content in fried snacks, maintaining product nutritional quality, and reducing oil deterioration. It is a technology that can be used to produce fruits and vegetables with the necessary degree of dehydration without excessive darkening or scorching of the product. Surprisingly, not many food professionals know that this technology is also used in the area of safety. |
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Is Your Food and Beverage Operation Ahead of the Curve?
By Colin Minehart, Vice President, American Beverage Licensees |
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Due to government mandates passed over the last few years, most food and beverage operations in the United States today can boast about the number of staff members that have completed a food safety program. Don't get me wrong; food safety should be a paramount concern in anybody's business. The big question is what are you doing to protect your business operation in areas where there are no government mandates? |
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| Technical Service Manager | Ontario |
| You will lead activities to optimize production within the plant, provide technical leadership around the installation and startup of new capital and technological improvements within, and/or new processes or products coming into the plant. In addition, you will ensure that all product and process related documentation is current, including ingredient specification, formulation, finished product specifications, process flow charts, standard operating process, etc. You bring 5 years plus experience in the food/dairy production and a university degree in food sciences or Microbiology. Experience in handling quality programs such as HACCP, PQMS, ISO would be an added advantage. |
| Sales & Marketing Manager | California |
| In this position, you will maintain multi-million dollar accounts for our client, a leading manufacturer of coffee concentrates and extracts. In addition, you will manage and deal with brokers / distributors / large chains and increase market share. You bring in good experience in managing multi-million dollar accounts in distribution and retailing, besides having a proven track record of 10 plus years experience in over-quota production. Of course, you need to increase the market share and figure out the niche areas of growth. |
| Quality Manager | Ontario |
| You will ensure all quality programs, like HACCP, PQMS and ISO, systems and compliance meet corporate specifications. You bring in minimum 5 years food/dairy production experience. In addition, you will serve as a liaison with production, customer service and sales to meet customer commitments. Our client is looking for a proactive person who can lead and/or participate in the continuous improvement initiatives and define the sanitary maintenance program requirements. Sound functional knowledge of Windows and SAP is a must. |
| Production Director | California |
| You have an uncanny ability to develop product process, manage the product development team, and maintain product quality standards. You will bring in minimum 10 years management experience with extensive exposure to a variety of packaging applications. Our client expects you to drive the production targets by balancing the quality and quantity ratio. |
| Sanitation Supervisor | Ontario |
| This position demands proficiency in GMP Standards equipped with excellent computing skills. You will bring a year or two wet sanitation experience. Our client is looking for someone who is exceptional in handling production, industry compliance and training. |
| Quality Manager | California |
| In this position, you bring 5–10 years experience in the management of quality systems, especially canned food and having food science academic background. Our client is looking for a proactive person who can enhance quality/food safety programs, improve MICS & HACCP score compliance, develop and implement effective quality/food safety policies and procedures, effectively manage technical staff and execute business plan objectives. In addition, you have problem solving/decision-making skills & HACCP/Food Safety expertise. |
| Buyer | Ontario |
| You have an exceptional ability to execute highly demanding purchasing environment. You bring in a minimum of 5 years purchasing experience with a major food manufacturing company. Superior analytical skills and an ability to evaluate large data sets using advanced techniques come naturally to you. Our client is looking for a proactive person who can manage supplier-plant relationships, negotiate market prices with suppliers, and participate in cross-functional teams to ensure speed to market for new and innovative products, reporting. In addition, you possess superior IT skills, including BPCS, Excel & Word. |
| Food Laboratory Manager | California |
| You will not only manage R&D projects, but also handle product formulation, sensory and analytical assessment. Our client wants the incumbent to plan, coordinate and document quality and food safety operations within the company. You will establish written policies, procedures and metrics to help create consistent products and ingredients. In addition, you will establish working relationships with suppliers and customers for any quality and food safety concerns. Incumbent should have a B.S. in Food Science or a related field, 3 - 7 years experience in the beverage industry preferably in the area of low acid beverages with experience in coffee drinks. |
| Maintenance Manager | Ontario |
| You will work with other department managers to plan, organize, lead, direct, control, and evaluate the maintenance of two processing facilities. An ideal candidate will develop and implement safety procedures, manage departmental budget, maintain plant, improve efficiency, lead HACCP and food safety / quality systems within maintenance / electrical departments. You will bring minimum 7 years' experience of maintenance supervision and/or management experience. A college or university program in engineering, preferably electrical or mechanical, is desired. |
| Quality Manager | Ontario |
| An ideal candidate will bring 5 to 10 years’ experience in quality assurance, and minimum 3 years in a management / supervisory role in a food related manufacturing plant with rich experience in development / maintenance of QMS and food safety systems (HACCP & pre-requisite programs). Diploma / Degree in food science or related discipline will be an added advantage. Candidate having technical knowledge of bakery and food processing and fried foods is preferred. Maintaining quality standards is a key responsibility. The incumbent need to take a proactive approach to quality issues with QC Techs, Supervisors and Shift Operations Managers. |
| Engineering Manager | Michigan |
| You are expected to manage the plant's annual and future capital budget, establish standards and policies for installation, commissioning, and starting up as per engineering principles and safety regulations. An ideal candidate should have 5+ years experience in plant, operations or production management role. Experience in leading and managing a 24/7, 3-shift operation, basic knowledge using AutoCAD LT with PLC is desired. |
| Chief Engineer | Utah |
| You will effectively manage the crew and handle equipment, besides overseeing compressor room. Our client is looking for a proactive person who has minimum 4 years experience in a supervisory/management/engineering role specific to the dairy industry. |
| Warehouse Supervisor | Alberta |
| The incumbent will bring 5 years experience and good knowledge of HACCP, WHMIS and TDG along with working knowledge of Microsoft Applications. A proven leadership and interpersonal skills is a must. You are required to manage production and product distribution, besides looking after warehousing, shipping, training and implementing operating controls and policies, labor planning, scheduling and timely movement of products. |
| Director of R&D | Michigan |
| You will supervise the work of two product development managers and assistants and work closely with the marketing, sales and production divisions. You play a crucial role in the development of new products, maintain expenditures within approved limits, and obviously lead the R&D initiatives to newer heights. You have 10 years experience in directing the efforts of a product development team with a proven track record in the development of unique products, which have gained substantial acceptance and sales. |
| Production Supervisor | Alberta |
| You will review production requirements with scheduler – operators and blenders to plan production activities and make necessary adjustments, besides monitoring line operations to ensure overall efficiency. Communication skills play an important role in this position. In conjunction with shift personnel and quality department, you ensure that all products are of a high quality and correctly processed. You bring a minimum 2-5 years of experience in production supervisory role, HACCP. |
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