Regulatory

FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages

The proposed rule is part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to help consumers improve their diets and reduce chronic disease.

September 29, 2022

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Pumps/Valves

Variable Speed Drive Compressor

Atlas Copco Compressors

Atlas Copco GA VSDS compressor offers up to 60% energy savings and smart, flexible operation.

September 23, 2022

Sustainability

Perdue, Bayer Aim to Reduce CO2e by 1 Million Metric Tons

The two companies have launched the first agrifood value chain business-to-business collaboration under Bayer’s new ForGround platform, which is expected to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions at scale in the long term.

September 21, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award

The company currently uses more than 490 million kWh of green power annually—101% of its overall electricity use.

September 20, 2022

Industry News

Darigold Breaks Ground on $600 Million Washington State Facility

The facility’s proximity to rail lines and global shipping ports will help the Northwest Dairy Association realize transportation efficiencies for products going to domestic and global customers.

September 9, 2022

Processing Equipment

Heat Pump System

GEA Group

The GEA system for spray dryers more than halves a plant’s consumption of fossil fuels and its associated carbon footprint.

September 8, 2022

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Wins 4 Sustainability Awards from ProFood World

Reducing water usage, paper waste, compressed air, steam, and vacuum leaks as well as recycling projects from four facilities were honored at PAC EXPO Las Vegas 2021.

September 7, 2022

Sustainability

Hormel Foods Issues 16th Annual Global Impact Report

The report shares company’s progress toward its corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in fiscal 2021.

September 2, 2022

Regulatory

AI in FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety

Artificial intelligence is a team sport that has the potential to more easily mitigate or completely avoid emerging risks, say food industry experts.

September 1, 2022

Regulatory

FDA, Mexican Counterparts Report Progress in Food Safety

At the second annual partnership meeting, held on August 25, the three agencies reported tangible progress in each workgroup and discussed plans for the coming year to further food safety in both countries.

August 26, 2022

Sustainability

McCormick GHG Emission Reduction Targets Receive SBTi Validation

McCormick

The company has achieved its 2025 greenhouse gas commitments for Scope 1 and 2, and raised its goals to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

August 25, 2022

Industry News

Tyson Foods Investing $200 Million in Amarillo, Texas, Beef Plant

The expansion will modernize the facility, incorporating enhanced automation and new technologies to improve operational efficiencies, and prioritize team member safety, ergonomics, and food safety.

August 19, 2022

Industry News

Bimbo Launching Latin America’s Largest Food Business Accelerator

The company will be investing in startups and scale-ups in the bakery and snacks sector, whose projects stand out for their sustainable practices, value propositions and business models.

August 18, 2022