John Sander

1 month ago | processingmagazine.com | Eric Garr |John Sander |Del Williams

Over the last decade, two opposing diet trends have significantly risen in popularity: poultry meat and plant-based meat alternatives. For any food manufacturer, increasing and expanding production to adapt to these consumer demands creates new, and sometimes diverse, inspection challenges. Food safety specialist Fortress Technology explores the ongoing protein boom and how companies can ensure consumer health and hygiene is prioritized.

1 month ago | processingmagazine.com | Nate Todd |John Sander |Jack B. Osborn

HomeHigh-purity graphene and the age of nanomaterials with Kjirstin BreureIn this Processing Pros segment, senior editor Nate Todd speaks with the president and CEO of HydroGraph Clean Energy about the company's ultra pure graphene and the material's potential to revolutionize industry.

1 month ago | processingmagazine.com | John Sander |Del Williams |Akshat Sharma

In the fast-paced world of food and beverage manufacturing, the importance of proper lubrication often goes unnoticed. However, the right lubricants play a crucial role in maintaining safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance. Food-grade lubricants, specifically designed for use in food processing and handling equipment, are essential components in preventing contamination and ensuring smooth operations.

1 month ago | processingmagazine.com | Del Williams |John Sander

Meat processing is the largest industry group in food and beverage manufacturing — based on sales, value added and employment, with 26.2 percent of sales in 2021, according to the USDA Economic Research Service. In recent years, however, there have been many documented fire incidents at meat processing plants, costing millions of dollars in damages in the United States alone.

Jan 23, 2025 | argonautnews.com | John Sander

The Sprouts Farmers Market is hosting its “Get Kids Cooking” contest to introduce more healthy foods into classrooms. Created in partnership with the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, the contest allows young chefs to test their culinary skills for the opportunity to represent their school and win supplies for their classroom.