Industry News

Kraft Heinz Names Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Incoming CEO

Effective January 1, 2024, Executive Vice President and President of the North America Zone Carlos Abrams-Rivera will assume the role of CEO, while current CEO Miguel Patricio will become non-executive chair of the board.

August 15, 2023

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Sustainability

FrieslandCampina to Pay $2.88 Million for Environmental Violations

The company will pay a fine and implement an environmental protection project at its food production facility in central New York to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and New York state law.

August 11, 2023

Sustainability

Nestlé Investing in Regenerative Agriculture for Key Ingredients

The effort will bring better agricultural methods to 100,000+ acres of U.S. farmland and accelerate Nestlé’s transition to regenerative agriculture across its entire supply chain.

August 10, 2023

Robotics

Boichik Bagels Builds Up Business With Help From a Cobot

Apex Motion Control’s Baker-Bot does the heavy end-of-line lifting for Boichik Bagels, saving labor while increasing efficiency.

August 10, 2023

Industry News

Tyson Foods Closing 4 More Plants

After announcing the closure of two plants earlier this year, Tyson is shutting down facilities in Arkansas, Indiana, and Missouri next year as the company faces declining profits and reduced demand.

August 7, 2023

Industry News

Campbell Buying Sovos Brands for $2.7 Billion

The acquisition of the leading high-growth premium Italian sauce producer will be instrumental in Campbell achieving its strategic goal of building a more diversified, stronger meals & beverages division.

August 7, 2023

Industry News

Kerry Group Pays Over $100 Million for Shanghai Food Company

The company has acquired Greatang Orchard Food as a part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen its presence in China and expand Kerry's growth in the global savory taste market.

August 4, 2023

Podcasts

How CO2 Shortage Will Affect Food and Beverage

Hear Pro Food World’s Aaron Hand unravel the causes behind this increasingly hushed global crisis that touches most of the food and beverage supply chain.

August 3, 2023

Industry News

Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

In one week, the company has recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and now, its Fully Cooked Falafel.

August 2, 2023

Processing Equipment

Johnsonville Achieves Order With Immersion Cook/Chill System

Struggling with a process that caused package damage and inconsistent cook times for its sausages, Johnsonville turned to FPS and its Spiral Immersion System.

August 1, 2023

Sustainability

Hormel Reuses Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Water to Save Water, Sewage, Salt

Hormel Foods has received a ProFood World Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award for first place in the project category.

July 29, 2023

Industry News

Campbell Spending $160 Million to Expand Goldfish Production

The investment at Campbell’s Richmond, Utah, manufacturing facility site will increase the bakery’s output of Goldfish by 50%, while improving its environmental footprint.

July 28, 2023

Industry News

Haribo Opens First North American Factory

Located in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., the state-of-the-art facility will produce Haribo Goldbears to meet growing American consumer demand.

July 27, 2023