Industry News

Hormel Foods Names New VP of Retail Marketing

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

May 16, 2025

Prepared & Canned Foods

Sterilization/Pasteurization

Unlocking Extended Shelf Life with High Pressure Processing

This nonthermal pasteurization method has revolutionized approaches to food safety and quality, offering a compelling alternative to traditional heat treatments.

April 4, 2025

Workforce

Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Vice President Mark Ourada

Hormel Foods

David Weber, a 33-year company veteran, will succeed Mark Ourada as group vice president of Foodservice.

February 3, 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

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Accelerated Biological Aging

Research highlights the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and faster biological aging.

November 15, 2024

Automation

Automated Retort System Propels Crider Foods to New Heights

Automation, combined with an upskilled workforce and reduced water consumption, writes a new chapter in canned protein company’s 80-year history.

September 27, 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

Automation

How Automation Helped a Sandwich Maker Overcome Labor Scarcity

The Sandwich King couldn’t find enough workers to handle its high-volume production line. A new depositor solved that problem while increasing output and reducing food waste too.

September 25, 2024

Industry News

Schwan’s Names Brian Schiegg as New CEO

After 10 years as CEO of the maker of Red Baron, Tony’s, Mrs. Smith’s, and other popular food brands, Dimitrios Smyrnios heads into retirement.

June 3, 2024

Software

Applesauce Maker Fortifies Supply Chain with Procurement Tech

Pouched applesauce producer Materne adds two carton suppliers to its network and cuts $1 million in annual costs by adopting procurement software.

April 25, 2024

Regulatory

Nearly 10 Tons of Kroger Chicken Salad Bowls Recalled Due to an Undeclared Allergen

The ready-to-eat products sold at Kroger stores in 12 states may contain wheat, a known allergen, that was not declared on the label.

March 15, 2024

Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Breakfast Burritos

Jen's Breakfast Burritos is recalling about 144 lb of product after USDA testing indicated possible listeria in the ready-to-eat food.

March 11, 2024

Industry News

Del Monte Foods Closes 2 More Plants

Though sales of canned foods spiked during the pandemic, plants in Washington and Wisconsin will close to help adjust to consumers’ return to pre-COVID habits.

March 6, 2024