Workforce

Dole Packaged Foods Names Todd Stillwell as Vice President, Supply Chain and Manufacturing

Stillwell will leverage over 25 years of experience to optimize supply chain operations, enhance partnerships, and drive efficiency in the company's U.S. market.

May 21, 2025

Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Industry News

Hormel Foods Names New VP of Retail Marketing

Hormel Foods

Jeff Baker will assume the role at the end of the company's fiscal 2025 following the retirement of Scott Aakre.

May 16, 2025

Home

Frozen Food Producers Meet Surging Demand for ‘Elevated In-Home Experiences’

To find increased throughput, food producers are targeting efficiencies with existing freezing and chilling technology and adding new technology, remote monitoring and automation.

February 19, 2025

Industry News

PepsiCo Announces $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Siete Foods

The global food and beverage manufacturer has announced its official acquisition after reports of the move surfaced in October.

January 22, 2025

Regulatory

FDA and USDA Seek Input on Food Date Labeling Practices

The FDA and USDA have issued a Request for Information to gather insights on food date labeling practices, aiming to address consumer confusion and reduce food waste.

December 4, 2024

Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

New Optical Sorter for Particulate Foods

Key Technology's Compass optical sorter utilizes multiple sensors to accurately detect defects and rejects from all sides in frozen fruits, nuts, and other small foods.

November 6, 2024

Industry News

PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion

The acquisition will complement PepsiCo's portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand that spans multiple food categories.

October 11, 2024

Inspection

Frozen Vegetable Processor Lowers Labor with In-Line Product Inspection

La Huerta installed an optical sorter on its IQF vegetable line and decreased the volume of good product in its reject stream by 35%.

September 20, 2024

Chilling/Freezing

Advanced Freezing Technology Helps Vegetable Processor Meet Lofty Production Goals

Frozen-pea producer Foodhills faced significant processing interruptions due to limited freezing equipment. The company solved that problem with a new IQF tunnel freezer, unlocking continuous production and reducing downtime.

July 10, 2024

Regulatory

Public Health Alert Issued for Wow Bao Retail Packages Shipped to Walmart

The Thai-style curry bao boxes may actually contain teriyaki bao instead, which has known allergens soy and sesame that aren't declared on the label.

June 10, 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

Chilling/Freezing

FPS Food Process Solutions Expands to India

FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.

"One-Stop Shop" offers sales, service, and complete processing solutions in growing Indian food processing market.

April 26, 2024

Industry News

Unilever Separates Its Ice Cream Business to Accelerate Growth

With its Growth Action Plan announced last fall, the CPG giant aims to focus on doing fewer things, better. The company also plans to lay off 7,500 workers.

March 20, 2024