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

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Workforce

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

Dole Food Company

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

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

Beverage

Milo's Tea Company Opens Fourth Facility in South Carolina

The Spartanburg facility expands Milo's manufacturing footprint and creates 200 highly skilled U.S. jobs.

May 9, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Handling Growth in Pet Food Processing

How can your company best equip itself to manage the fads and trends in pet food as the industry continues to grow? Processors need a flexible manufacturing strategy to accommodate the volume and variety of product produced today.

May 7, 2025

Dairy

California Dairies, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Plant

California Dairies, Inc.

The 200,000-square-foot vertically integrated facility in Bakersfield, California, represents farmer-owned vision for the future of dairy.

May 2, 2025

Workforce

The J.M. Smucker Co. Names John Brase President and Chief Operating Officer

The JM Smucker Co.

The role will expand his oversight of various business segments and functions within the company.

May 2, 2025

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Chobani CEO, New York Officials Highlight $1.2 Billion Facility Investment

See what Chobani CEO and two New York officials say about the company's new dairy processing facility investment in Rome, N.Y.

May 1, 2025

Workforce

PartsXpress Announces J.W. Ashmore as National Sales Manager

PartsXpress

Record-setting growth ignites new leadership and paves the way for the future of PartsXpress.

May 1, 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

Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Continued Evolution of its Board of Directors

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Keurig Dr Pepper appointed Mike Van de Ven and Lawson Whiting as independent directors to its Board, while Bob Gamgort transitioned from Executive Chairman to non-executive Chairman.

April 28, 2025

Industry News

How Equipment Can Ease Beverage Packaging Workforce Woes

Beverage company representatives believe increased development of equipment can help make up for industry labor issues.

April 25, 2025

Industry News

Chobani Invests $1.2 Billion for Dairy Processing Plant in Upstate New York

This new facility in Rome, N.Y., marks the yogurt producer’s third dairy processing plant in the U.S.

April 24, 2025