Miura, 2 Others Introduce Steam-as-a-Service

Aim to solve major challenges facing steam users, such as capital funding, a declining workforce expertise, and subpar system efficiencies

Jan 14th, 2020

Miura America Co., Hartford Steam Boiler, and Armstrong International have formed an alliance that will provide Steam-as-a-Service (SaaS) via a turnkey, fully financed solution. The offering will allow companies to focus on their core business, while having a powerhouse partnership onsite to design, build, operate, maintain, and continuously optimize steam generation, helping them update aging steam infrastructure or invest in the best available technology and system design to future-proof new construction.

Miura America Co. will be providing information about the solution at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, February 3rd to 5th.

Miura America Co., Ltd.

Mid-Atlantic market continues to sign on for PACK EXPO East 2020

Record-breaking Show Opens Next Week

Mid-Atlantic market continues to sign on for PACK EXPO East 2020

Jensen Meat Co. Expanding

U.S.-based ground-beef processor to add production lines to increase capacity and meet growing customer demand for high-quality beef products

Acesur to Build First U. S. Production Facility

Dos Hermanas, Seville Spain-based international olive oil manufacturer will build new site in the City of Suffolk, Virginia

Healthy, portable kids snack company GoGo squeeZ has announced that in 2022, it will unveil 100% recyclable pouch packaging.

Early 2020 Announcements Foreshadow a Busy Year for Sustainable Packaging

Major news from the start of 2020 includes new sustainability pledges from Starbucks, Conagra, Nestle, and Taco Bell, the formation of a new, industry-led recycling council, the use of new packaging materials, and more.

Since using the Flottweg AC 2000 centrifuge, Rhinegeist has been able to shave at least a week off of its brewing process, producing 3,400 barrels of beer a week.

The Need for Speed: Brewery Boosts Throughput with Centrifuge Technology

Rhinegeist upgrades to a vertical disk stack centrifuge that speeds up its brewing process while enhancing product quality and consistency.

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

Join us in Chicago in June for this one-day conference devoted to delivering real-world solutions for processors in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Compostable wrapping for vegan chocolate product.

Compostable film for vegan chocolates

Sustainable vegan chocolate producer, the nu company, has chosen Futamura’s renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ packaging films for two of its latest vegan chocolate ranges of the brand “nucao.'

Kevin Jackson, Tree House Foods Svp And President, Snacking & Beverages

TreeHouse Foods Adds to Executive Leadership Team

Company announces appointment of Kevin G. Jackson as SVP and president, snacking & beverages

Freshpet Ennis, Texas Pet Food Manufacturing Plant

Freshpet Building Pet Food Manufacturing Plant

New facility to be located in Ennis, Texas will receive up to $2.1 million grant funds from state to aid in project

Brian Stepowany, CPP, Packaging R&D, Senior Manager for B&G Foods, Inc. (l.) and Robby Martin, Sr. Commercialization Manager for Bush Brothers & Co.

Live from CPA Annual Meeting: CPGs Look for Flexibility, Transparency, and Innovation from Contract Packaging Partners

Co-pack/co-man customers B&G Foods and Bush Brothers share their reasons for employing CPCMs, what is important in a CPCM relationship, and some of their pet peeves.

Vega’s Greg Kline demonstrates how the presence of foam can cause a color shift on the company’s 360-degree color display, making it easy to see when the status has changed.

Opening Up Measurement Capabilities in Dairies, Breweries and More

Traditionally playing in oil and gas and chemical industries, Vega is making a move to a wide range of food and beverage applications with its new pressure and level sensors.

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

Join us in Chicago in June for this one-day conference devoted to delivering real-world solutions for processors in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Jim Prunesti, Vice President of Engineering, ConAgra

Top Challenges Facing Food Manufacturers Today

Addressing aging assets and data collection best practices are two requirements for manufacturing excellence in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

Chip Wann, Royal Cup President And Ceo

Royal Cup Names New Leader

Chip Wann first non-family president and chief executive officer for premium and specialty coffees and teas importer, roaster, and distributor

GFSI Releases New Benchmarking Requirements

Global Food Safety Initiative raises the bar for food safety with Version 2020, marking the beginning of a new generation of benchmarking, recognition, and transparency

Mondelēz Joins Science Based Targets Initiative

Establishes 2025 goals to reduce emissions company-wide and beyond to create a sustainable future for snacking

Paul Kiecker, Fsis Administator

New FSIS Leadership Announced

Paul Kiecker to serve as administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Dot Foods Opens New Distribution Center

Site will help nation’s largest food industry redistributor deliver products in less-than-truckload quantities to customers in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut

Contract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis Industry

Contract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis Industry

While contract packaging in the cannabis industry has been slow to develop, there is room for packaging specialists who can guide and manage the vast and ever-changing landscape of cannabis packaging.

PepsiCo Set to Buy Snacks Company

Plans to purchase Chinese online company Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., known as Be & Cheery

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Nestle Purina Pet Care Clinton, Iowa Plant

Purina Expanding Iowa Plant

Project will allow company to meet growing demand for nutritious, science-based dog and cat foods using high-quality and trusted ingredients

North Coast Seafoods packs its range of fresh fish filets in vacuum skin packs using thermoformed semi-rigid trays and a printed belly band for its case-ready package program.

Thermoformed Skin Packs Catch Attention, Hook Consumers

To accommodate retailers’ and consumers’ growing demand for case-ready skin packs of fresh fish, this seafood processor and packager turned to flexible, high-speed thermoforming equipment that makes sanitation easy.

U.S. Hemp Authority Names Official Certification Body

FoodChain ID, which developed, implemented, and marketed the Non-GMO Project Verification labeling standard, to take on responsibility in authority’s certification process

What is Functional Machine Safety?

In this episode, we connect with Todd Mason-Darnell and Pamela Horbacovsky of Omron Automation to understand what the term 'functional machine safety' means and how it applies to end users and OEMs when assessing new and legacy equipment.

Food Segment Snapshot: Bakery & Snacks

Food Segment Snapshot: Bakery & Snacks

One trend in this market is snacks as a replacement for meals, as healthy options and convenience packaging make it easier for on-the-go lifestyles.

GFSI Releases Case Study Booklet

New and improved Case Study Booklet includes real stories on business actions to advance food safety

Per TTB regulations, 250-mL cans are packed in four-pack cartons, which are then loaded into trays on the Ocme tray/case packer.

Co-Packer Dramatically Expands Wine Canning Capacity

In just two years, Free Flow Wines increases its wine-canning capabilities from one semi-automated line to three, adds a fully automated 300-can/min line, and triples its production space.

Southern Foods Greensboro Facility

Southern Foods Opens New Processing Facility

A M King used everything possible — including the roof and the walls — and built what was necessary to turn vacant shell building into new facility

Coastal Companies Acquires Lancaster Foods

Acquisition enhances The Coastal Companies’ retail presence and expands Lancaster’s product offerings to include grab-and-go, ready-to-eat, and prepared foods

C.J. Foods Buying American Nutrition

Private-label, specialty dry pet food company becoming America’s largest independent manufacturer of super-premium pet food

Ferrero Usa Goodyear, Arizona Distribution Center

Ferrero USA Opens New Distribution Center

The Goodyear, Arizona facility will further the company’s rapid North American growth

DFA and Dean Foods Reach Purchase Agreement

DFA set to buy significant portion of Dean Foods’ assets and business, subject to a number of approvals from different parties