Industry News

Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 9: Carlsberg, Danone Operations Seized by Russian Government

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. At No. 9 was the report of Russia seizing Carlsberg and Danone operations.

December 23, 2023

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Industry News

Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 10: Bazooka Candy Brands Sold for $700 Million

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. News reports figured prominently in our Top 10 this year. That included the sale of Bazooka Candy at No. 10.

December 22, 2023

Industry News

Canned Tuna Market Projected to Reach $13.8 Billion by 2031

A new market research study shows increasing consumer awareness of sustainable fishing methods combined with the need for convenience foods will generate higher demand for canned tuna.

December 21, 2023

Food Processing Equipment

MULTIVAC Group Opens New Site in India

MULTIVAC Inc.

MULTIVAC’s new production facility, showroom, and training and application center will address the growing demand for food packaging machines in the South Asian region.

December 20, 2023

Food Safety

How Lead Levels in Cinnamon Point to Need for Accountability, Incentives

As the FDA looks at whether a recent case of lead contamination in applesauce was economically motivated, a UCLA supply chain expert explains how to deter such suppliers.

December 19, 2023

Industry News

Chobani Purchases Coffee Maker La Colombe for $900M

The deal takes the Greek-yogurt maker deeper into the coffee market, particularly the fast-growing ready-to-drink space.

December 18, 2023

Processing Equipment

Prestage Foods’ New Turkey Processing Plant Uses Automation to Boost Efficiency and Benefit Workers

Prestage Foods’ new turkey processing plant automates the most difficult tasks for workers and uses state-of-the-art tech for added efficiency, food safety, and sustainability.

December 18, 2023

Regulatory

TGI Fridays Chicken Bites Recalled Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling 26,550 lb of the frozen, boneless retail product after the company received customer complaints about clear, hard plastic found under the breading of the bites.

December 15, 2023

Home

Entry-level System Portions Product Automatically Onto Baking Pans

Vemag HP1B portions products like cookies via guillotine cutoff, and the XY Table builds an unlimited pan array, saving labor and time.

December 15, 2023

Regulatory

Wayne Farms Recalls Potentially Undercooked Chicken Breast

The company is recalling about 1,377 lb of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products after receiving a customer complaint that the product appeared to be undercooked.

December 11, 2023

Industry News

Constellation Brands Looks to Drive Performance With New Leadership Appointments

The maker of such popular Mexican beers as Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico is expanding responsibilities for corporate leaders throughout the organization.

December 11, 2023

Home

Global Food Prices Hold Steady in November

Higher prices in vegetable oils were offset by lower prices in cereals. Meanwhile, record grain harvests are expected in the coming year.

December 8, 2023

Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Chicken Fried Rice from Garland Ventures

The problem was discovered by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) during a review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for L. monocytogenes.

December 7, 2023