Industry News

MXD Process Acquires Heritage Equipment

The acquisition significantly expands MXD Process’s manufacturing capabilities at both facilities as part of its strategic growth strategy.

June 16, 2023

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Beverage

Beverage Industry Purchasing Index Grows in 2023

The beverage industry purchasing index shows expansion in every metric after contractions in 2022.

June 15, 2023

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Manufacturing Innovation: MyForest Foods’ Alternative Approach to Food Production

Skip dehydration. Skip extrusion. This Manufacturing Innovation Award winner is making plant-based whole cuts of meat through an innovative solid-state fermentation process.

June 9, 2023

Processing Equipment

Tips and Tools to Handle Ongoing Growth in Pet Food Processing

The pet food industry shows no sign of slowing down, so processors need a flexible manufacturing strategy to accommodate the volume and variety of product produced today.

June 7, 2023

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Take Time to Work on the Business, Not in It

A key to improving manufacturing health is to step away from putting out the day-to-day fires and instead take some time to focus on improving your pain points.

June 6, 2023

Industry News

Mars Petcare Expanding Australian Facility

The company is investing $75 million in its Wodonga site to increase the production of single-serve pouches of cat food in response to growing demand.

June 6, 2023

Industry News

Coca-Cola Building New $650 Million Fairlife Production Facility

The company will be investing in the Upstate New York facility to meet increased demand for fairlife products.

June 2, 2023

Industry News

Campbell Sells Emerald Nuts to Flagstone Foods

The transaction reflects Campbell’s increased focus on accelerating the growth across its snacks division and power brands.

June 1, 2023

Processing Equipment

Rental Equipment Helps Plant-Based Jerky Bridge the Gap

Finding the right co-manufacturer was one hurdle for startup Jack & Friends. Frain was able to help provide the flexibility to find the right equipment.

May 30, 2023

Sustainability

Cargill Expanding Regenerative Agriculture Program to Europe

The company's RegenConnect agriculture program is being instituted in France, Germany, Poland, and Romania, as well as nine additional states in the U.S.

May 30, 2023

Sustainability

Reusable Rubber Bands Save Drake's Brewing Miles of Shrink Wrap

Drake’s Brewing was looking for a more environmentally friendly way to move its kegs from location to location. It found it in rubber pallet bands from Aero Rubber.

May 28, 2023

Robotics

Kuka Robotics Rolls Out Labor-Saving Print-A-Drink Application at Automate 2023

Company debuts what it calls the world’s first 3D printing technology for drinkable liquids, expanding the category of additive manufacturing.

May 26, 2023

Industry News

Mars Team Develops Innovative Warehouse Management System

Developed and implemented in less than one year, the first-of-its-kind technology will drive efficiencies and save millions of dollars.

May 25, 2023