Regulatory

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Remote Regulatory Assessments

The guidance covers voluntary and statutorily authorized RRAs, but does not change the core requirements of inspections and pre- and post-market authorities.

July 26, 2022

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Food Safety, Sustainability, Convenience Lead Pet Food Efforts

With the pet food market skyrocketing and owners changing the way they care for their pets, manufacturers are innovating to meet a long list of consumer values, notes a survey-based report from CRB.

July 25, 2022

Industry News

Kerry Opens Africa’s Largest, Most Advanced Taste Facility

The new 108,000-sq-ft environmentally efficient South African facility will produce sustainable, nutritious food products for consumers across the continent.

July 22, 2022

Sustainability

Blast Cell Air Optimization Project Reaches ROI in Less Than a Year

The plant has seen a 10% reduction in freeze time, a 5.7% total site electricity reduction, and an overall reduction in kWh/lb usage.

July 22, 2022

Sustainability

Tyson Foods Issues 2021 Sustainability Report

The report highlights the company’s renewed strategic commitment and aspirations for the future, as well as the progress it’s made toward its sustainability goals.

July 21, 2022

Industry News

PepsiCo Beverages North America to Build 1.2 Million-sq-ft Manufacturing Facility

With a positive value chain at the forefront of its design, the new state-of-the-art facility in Denver will be PepsiCo Beverages North America’s largest, most sustainable plant in U.S.

July 20, 2022

Sustainability

Pizza Yield Improvement Project Comes With No Cost

Every opportunity to manufacture food more efficiently will allow Conagra Brands to use water and energy resources more efficiently, says director of supply chain sustainability.

July 20, 2022

Sustainability

Ferrero Group Releases 2021 Sustainability Progress Report

The company’s 13th annual report highlights the steps taken to meet its environmental and social targets aligned to four key areas of focus and the achievements Ferrero made in the past year.

July 18, 2022

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Conagra Brands, Bob’s Red Mill, Smithfield Foods Are Sustainability Award Winners

The winners of ProFood World’s annual Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards are focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, electricity, and water, as well as food waste.

July 15, 2022

Sustainability

No-cost Project Yields $1 Million Payback for Conagra Brands

The facility’s cross-functional team delivered a $471,000 jalapeño yield loss reduction (spoiled ingredients, under net weight rejections, and overfill), and a $730,000 tomato yield loss reduction.

July 14, 2022

Sustainability

McCormick to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 86.8 Metric Tons

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The use of 100% recycled plastic food color bottles will help McCormick lower its carbon footprint and assist the company in its push toward achieving its sustainability goals.

July 13, 2022

Sustainability

PepsiCo Issues Environmental, Social, and Governance Summary

The report offers a first look at the company’s progress in 2021 toward its industry-leading PepsiCo Positive goals for people and the planet.

July 8, 2022

Sustainability

Bob's Red Mill Focuses on Wasted Food, Materials Management

With the start of its sustainability program in 2021, the company measured its baseline and collected information on all materials flow. This data lets the company know what it is not yet diverting from the landfill and focus on improvement.

July 6, 2022