Sustainability

Upcycling Producer Rescues Produce, Other Foods From Demise

Loop Mission is working to save fruits, vegetables, and a range of food byproduct from landfills. High pressure processing has been instrumental to achieving this circular economy model.

November 8, 2023

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Inspection

Eriez Names Jaisen Kohmuench as New President and CEO

Eriez

Current President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt will be retiring at the end of 2023, following 12 years with the company.

November 8, 2023

Industry News

Tyson Voluntarily Recalling 30,000 lb of Dino Chicken Nuggets

The frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets” may contain small, pliable metal pieces, posing a risk to consumers, especially young children.

November 6, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Proposes Ban on Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Drinks

Following California’s lead, the agency is considering the elimination of the food additive, while it continues the assessment of additional chemicals.

November 2, 2023

Processing Equipment

Hapman Establishes Strategic Partnership With Greif-Velox

Hapman

The 2 companies are set to elevate the standards of efficiency and innovation in bulk material handling equipment and sustainable packaging solutions.

October 26, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Foods Coalition to Advocate for Human Foods Program Redesign

Consumer advocates, food industry representatives, public health groups, and regulators aim to push for an increased focus on prevention and improving governance at the FDA.

October 26, 2023

Sustainability

Tyson, Protix Building U.S. Insect Ingredient Production Facility

The two companies also have entered into a partnership to explore new ways to create and produce more efficient, sustainable proteins and lipids for inclusion in the global food system.

October 17, 2023

Sustainability

Maple Leaf, McCain Foods, Others Join Forces for Decarbonization

Industry giants have come together with environmental experts to form CANZA—Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food—to promote an environmentally responsible future for the Canadian agri-food value chain.

October 16, 2023

Regulatory

California Governor Signs Bill Banning 4 Widely Used Food Additives

Assembly Bill 418 prohibits the use of red dye 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben due to health concerns.

October 9, 2023

Home

Dairy Product Innovations Match Consumer Demand

Dairy product innovations like probiotic additives and sugar reduction are being developed in response to consumer trends.

September 29, 2023

Sustainability

Upcycling Tackles Food Waste in Manufacturing

Concern about food waste continues to grow in importance globally. With so much of the waste happening before the food reaches the consumer, producers are finding new ways to make use of what previously went to landfills.

September 29, 2023

Sustainability

Hormel Foods Completes Major Solar Project in Minnesota

The 8-acre solar field at the Jennie-O plant in Montevideo, Minn., will generate energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,265 metric tons per year.

September 29, 2023

Home

Industry Report: Labor’s Long Reach Creates Challenges Beyond Processing

Many significant hurdles facing food processors in 2023 can be linked to the ongoing labor crunch, while inflation continues to drive several industry trends.

September 27, 2023