Sustainability

Frito-Lay, Quaker Open Greenhouse Learning Center

The learning center will be used to fast-track sustainable packaging innovation.

April 13, 2023

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Food Safety

Eriez Names New VP, Global Marketing & Brand Management

Eriez

Company veteran John Blicha has assumed the leadership role.

April 12, 2023

Sustainability

Diageo Drones Increase Farming Efficiency, Environmental Benefits

Drones are being employed in tequila farming to accumulate data on agave plants to make better farming decisions and reduce water and fertilizer use, while cutting carbon emissions.

April 11, 2023

IIoT

Connecting Machine Data Into Actionable Information for Food Safety

With a sweet spot in the proteins sector, Novolyze’s platform brings data from throughout manufacturing into one view to help improve efficiencies and sustainability.

April 7, 2023

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Opportunities in Active and Intelligent Packaging

Most companies are not currently using active or intelligent packaging, but the innovation opportunities they offer may help them gain popularity.

March 31, 2023

Cleaning and Sanitation

Today's Strategies for Hygienic Plant Design

A facility built with hygienic design in mind can help manufacturers meet food safety goals, while an eye on ever-changing industry trends ensures that program stays successful.

March 31, 2023

Sustainability

Nestlé, Cargill Teaming Up to Support Sustainable Grazing

The 2 companies will be working with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support sustainable grazing practices across 1.7 million acres in the U.S. over the next 5 years.

March 30, 2023

Industry News

FDA Findings for Food Made From Cultured Animal Cells

Before entering the U.S. market, any human food produced in this manner must meet all federal requirements.

March 27, 2023

Inspection

Nut Producer Rethinks Inspection Strategy After Adding Packaging Lines

Bringing retail packing in-house prompted Andersen & Sons Shelling to add X-ray inspection along with its new packaging line. With improved user interface and detection levels, Mettler-Toledo Safeline’s X36 X-ray system is helping to ensure food safety.

March 26, 2023

Industry News

PepsiCo Spending $216M to Support U.S. Regenerative Agriculture

The company has entered into long-term partnerships with three major farmer-facing organizations to drive the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and reduce carbon emissions.

March 23, 2023

Automation

Automation Advice for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

With 30 years of experience in automation and system integration, CRB’s Jerry Steenhoek reflects on where the industry stands and the best ways to move further into the automation realm.

March 22, 2023

Food Safety

Fast Food Leader Learns Lessons in Hygienic Design

The director of food safety for Inspire Brands—the company behind Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic—encourages cultural change, innovation, collaboration, and perhaps humility.

March 19, 2023

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Smart Packaging Gets the Message Across

Smart packaging turns a small pack into a library of information for consumers and brands.

March 16, 2023