Industry News

Swift Prepared Foods Opens $200 Million Missouri Facility

The new Principe Foods facility will help meet the increasing retail and foodservice demand for Italian meats and charcuterie.

April 7, 2023

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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

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Opportunities in Active and Intelligent Packaging

Most companies are not currently using active or intelligent packaging, but the innovation opportunities they offer may help them gain popularity.

March 31, 2023

Sustainability

Nestlé, Cargill Teaming Up to Support Sustainable Grazing

The 2 companies will be working with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to support sustainable grazing practices across 1.7 million acres in the U.S. over the next 5 years.

March 30, 2023

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Tyson Closing 2 U.S. Poultry Plants

The company cites streamlining as one of the drivers for the closure of processing facilities in Virginia and Arkansas.

March 15, 2023

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Wholestone Farms Receives $25M from USDA for Facility Expansion

The funds are being provided by the USDA as a part of its more than $43 million investment in meat and poultry processing research, innovation, and expansion.

March 10, 2023

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Forecasting the Future of Meat

Industry experts weigh in on how innovation in food safety, sustainability, technology, animal welfare and more will shape the direction of meat processing and packaging in the next decade.

March 3, 2023

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Maple Leaf Foods Appoints New President of Pork Complex

Industry veteran Dennis Organ takes on new role as Maple Leaf Foods accelerates its innovation agenda.

February 28, 2023

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National Chicken Council Proposes Measure to Lower Egg Prices

The group has asked the FDA to reconsider its broiler chicken industry policy regarding surplus eggs.

February 10, 2023

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USDA Grants Funds to Build, Expand, Renovate Processing Facilities

The $12 million investment will be used to help select Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota food processors increase their productivity.

February 8, 2023

Processing Equipment

Processing Equipment Innovations at the 2023 IPPE Show

Here's a roundup of what we saw on the show floor at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta.

January 30, 2023

Industry News

Tyson Foods Names New Poultry President

Wes Morris, the company’s previous president, prepared foods operations, has returned to Tyson Foods to assume his new leadership role.

January 27, 2023

Sustainability

Case-Ready Meat Continues Growth, Along With Digital Messaging

Sealed Air execs gathered at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta to discuss trends in protein packaging, including sustainability, shelf life, and conveying it all to consumers.

January 26, 2023