Inspection

KPM Analytics Launches New OEM Business Division to Advance AI Vision Inspection Integration Across the Global Food Industry

Division will support equipment manufacturers with AI-powered quality and food safety inspection technologies for baking, protein, confectionery, root crops, and other foods.

September 15, 2025

Confection & Candy

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Mars To Invest $2 Billion Into U.S. Manufacturing Through 2026

Mars Inc.

This multi-billion-dollar investment builds on the ongoing Mars commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing, where 94% of Mars products sold in the U.S. are produced locally in the U.S.

July 30, 2025

Industry News

Big-name CPGs Commit to the Removal of FD&C Colors

July 3, 2025

Industry News

FDA Accelerates Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes, Approves Natural Alternatives

The petroleum dyes will be phased out by the end of the year, citing health concerns as the drive for regulatory changes.

May 22, 2025

Conveying & Product Handling

Large-Scale Fully Automated MDR Conveyor Project

Pack Air Inc.

Pack Air Inc. builds several automated tote-handling processes for confectionery products.

April 29, 2025

Workforce

Hershey Announces Stacy Taffet as Chief Growth Officer

The Hershey Company

Stacy Taffet, a former PepsiCo executive with experience in brand strategy and marketing, has been appointed to lead Hershey's enterprise strategy and growth initiatives.

March 17, 2025

Automation

Tootsie Roll Slashes Line Data Analysis Time by 90% with OEE-trained AI Layer

Tech-spotting at PACK EXPO Southeast: The confectionery icon can now query & interrogate its live packaging line OEE data via common language prompts within OEE software by OFS. Also by OFS, this new Mavyn AI layer also interprets data & suggests actions.

March 11, 2025

Industry News

Top 10 Articles of 2024 – No. 2: Fruit Stripe Gum Discontinued After Half a Century

Join ProFood World in looking back at the site’s most popular articles of 2024. The list’s top runner-up article provided information on a decisive iconic chewing gum move.

January 2, 2025

Podcasts

unPACKed Podcast: 2024 Snack Food Trends Report

Listen as PMMI's Director of Custom Research breaks down its latest Business intelligence report, highlighting evolving machinery in the snack food industry, particularly with sustainability challenges.

October 2, 2024

Industry News

FDA Labeling Changes Could Come at a Cost for Food Processors

Front-of-pack labeling, reduced sodium and sugar levels, and enforced ingredient traceability are on the horizon for food manufacturers. Here’s what processors can expect next.

May 1, 2024

Workforce

Integrity Staffing Solutions Launches F&B Workforce Initiative to Combat Labor Challenges

Integrity Staffing Solutions

New program leverages AI, training programs, and strategic planning to address labor shortages and create a more skilled, resilient workforce for the Food & Beverage Industry.

April 30, 2024

Industry News

19th-Century Chocolate Factory Unearthed in Spain

Once a large medieval manor, the building became the site of Clemente Guardia, a chocolatier featured in Barcelona’s 1888 World’s Fair.

February 20, 2024

Industry News

Mars’ New R&D Hub Will Lead Its Snacking Innovation

The $42 million facility in Chicago is the largest innovation hub among the company’s global snacking R&D sites, and will be instrumental in doubling the Mars Snacking business.

January 29, 2024