Processing Equipment

Mondelēz on Trade Show Machine Procurement Strategy

John Walker, senior director, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Investment at Mondelēz Europe GmbH, talks with Packaging World about how he approaches big industry trade shows, what new tech is on his radar, and more.

August 16, 2023

Bakery & Snack: Page 7

Industry News

Kraft Heinz Names Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Incoming CEO

Effective January 1, 2024, Executive Vice President and President of the North America Zone Carlos Abrams-Rivera will assume the role of CEO, while current CEO Miguel Patricio will become non-executive chair of the board.

August 15, 2023

Robotics

Boichik Bagels Builds Up Business With Help From a Cobot

Apex Motion Control’s Baker-Bot does the heavy end-of-line lifting for Boichik Bagels, saving labor while increasing efficiency.

August 10, 2023

Industry News

Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

In one week, the company has recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and now, its Fully Cooked Falafel.

August 2, 2023

Industry News

Campbell Spending $160 Million to Expand Goldfish Production

The investment at Campbell’s Richmond, Utah, manufacturing facility site will increase the bakery’s output of Goldfish by 50%, while improving its environmental footprint.

July 28, 2023

Industry News

Kellogg Moving Forward With Planned Business Separation

The company has filed a Form 10 registration statement in connection to splitting into 2 independent entities: Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co.

July 26, 2023

Industry News

Kerry Opens State-of-the-Art Taste Facility

Located in Karawang, Indonesia, the almost 540,000-sq-ft facility will create products to meet Asian consumers’ specific taste preferences.

June 20, 2023

Industry News

Campbell Sells Emerald Nuts to Flagstone Foods

The transaction reflects Campbell’s increased focus on accelerating the growth across its snacks division and power brands.

June 1, 2023

Processing Equipment

Rental Equipment Helps Plant-Based Jerky Bridge the Gap

Finding the right co-manufacturer was one hurdle for startup Jack & Friends. Frain was able to help provide the flexibility to find the right equipment.

May 30, 2023

Home

Soft Drinks Lead Food and Beverage Category in Packaging Volume

Soft drinks are by far the most popular package type in the food and beverage category, but some smaller categories may see volume gains in the near future.

April 7, 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

Sustainability

Kellogg Helping Rice Farmers Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The company’s InGrained partnership with Louisiana farmers has yielded positive results in its first year.

January 30, 2023

Industry News

SK Food Group Building $205.2 Million Tennessee Plant

The 525,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility will include state-of-the-art automation technology and environmentally forward-thinking designs.

January 24, 2023