Industry News

Yankees Peanut Provider Expands Manufacturing Operation with New Facility

Bazzini, the U.S.’s oldest nut company and longtime peanut provider for Yankee Stadium, is opening a new 150,000-sq-ft facility in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

February 18, 2025

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Robotics

Unique Gripper Shines in Robotic Cookie Multi-pack Automation System

Ten delta-style robots use unique, easily changed end-of-arm tooling to stack cookies into slugs and then place slugs into plastic trays at 700 cookies/min with a 99% performance guarantee.

February 16, 2025

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

D&F Equipment Sales Launches New Website

D&F Equipment Sales, Inc.

The equipment manufacturer and engineering supplier for the food processing industries' new website showcases its history, services, and commitment to a cohesive brand presence.

February 14, 2025

Heating/Cooking

Heat Exchangers Play Key Role in Spanish Soup Production

This heat exchange product helps companies produce two of Spain’s esteemed soups.

February 10, 2025

Workforce

Jones Soda Names New CEO and CFO

Jones Soda Co.

Jones Soda Co. appoints Scott Harvey as CEO and Brian Meadows as CFO to lead a strategic plan focused on expanding beyond craft soda into a broader beverage company.

February 7, 2025

Workforce

Hormel Foods' Sales Executive Moves

Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods announces leadership changes with Lynn Egner moving to VP of Foodservice and Natosha Walsh becoming VP of Retail Sales - West.

February 7, 2025

Robotics

Workforce Issues Driving Automation and Restraint

According to a Packaging World survey, CPGs are paradoxically either adding or not adding automation and robotics for very similar predictable reasons.

February 5, 2025

Cleaning and Sanitation

PSSI is Now Fortrex

PSSI rebrands as Fortrex, reflecting its role as a first line of defense against food contamination and emphasizing its commitment to safety, integrity, and customer focus.

February 3, 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

Workforce

Maple Leaf Foods Announces Organizational Changes

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

As part of its "Fuel for Growth" initiative, Maple Leaf Foods has restructured its leadership team, appointing Mike Yang as Chief Supply Chain Officer and promoting Josh Kuehnbaum and Ryan Walker to Senior Vice President positions.

February 3, 2025

Beverage

Sidel Launches Aseptic Knowledge Centre on its Website

Sidel Group

The Aseptic Knowledge Centre offers manufacturers access to case studies, expert insights, and technical information on aseptic packaging solutions, with a focus on enhancing food safety, improving operational efficiency.

January 24, 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

Bakery & Snack

Growing Snack Food Market Spurs Investment

PMMI white paper highlights key trends and investment plans for packaging and processing machinery.

January 10, 2025