Regulatory

Senator Edward J. Markey Introduces Legislation to Improve Food Safety

The legislation calls for stricter regulation of Generally Recognized as Safe substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess safety of chemicals in America’s food supply.

June 1, 2022

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Processing Equipment

Freezing Technology Saves Time and Labor for Pierino Frozen Foods

The family-owned Pierino Frozen Foods had relied on Messer freezers for the past 15 years, including its previous wave technology. Now the Wave Impingement Freezer is improving throughput and nitrogen efficiency.

May 27, 2022

Industry News

Hershey Opens New R&D Center in Malaysia

The center will fuel product innovation for markets around the world and serve as the company’s AEMEA hub to quickly develop, test, and launch new products.

May 25, 2022

Industry News

Jack Link’s to Expand Iowa Facility

The project will expand warehouse capacity of the existing distribution facility and add an automated storage and retrieval system to improve its capacity and efficiency.

May 20, 2022

Sustainability

KIND Announces Bee-friendly Almond Sourcing Commitment Progress

To commemorate its achievements, KIND will be hosting the first-ever virtual Bee Day Bash, in collaboration with TikTok, in honor of World Bee Day (May 20).

May 19, 2022

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Simmons Foods Facilities Ensure Worker Safety

The implementation of SlipNot anti-slip flooring technology protects employees at a meat producer from slipping or tripping on wet, hazardous surfaces.

May 19, 2022

Sustainability

Hostess Brands Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

The report details the company’s responsibility successes, in areas such as sustainability, over the past year, and describes its plans for the future.

May 18, 2022

Industry News

Cargill Planning to Build Soybean Processing Facility in Missouri

The facility will support growing domestic and global demand for oilseeds driven by food, feed, and fuel markets, and offer farmers year-round access to grain markets.

May 17, 2022

Industry News

Bel Group Names Cécile Béliot as Chief Executive Officer

Following his suggested separation of the functions, Antoine Fiévet, current chairman and CEO of the Bel Group, will remain as chairman of the board.

May 16, 2022

Industry News

Mondelēz International Planning to Sell Chewing Gum Business

The move had been under consideration since last year due to a severe decline in the sales of its gum brands during COVID-19 lockdowns.

May 12, 2022

Sustainability

Nomad Foods Releases Annual ‘Eating for the Planet’ Report

The report focuses on the impact the business had on the environment from January to December 2021, and highlights new milestones for the company’s sustainability strategy.

May 10, 2022

Sustainability

From Cheese Expo: Sustainability, Supply Chain, Export Markets Key Topics Among Dairy Producers

Given current supply chain obstacles, it has been difficult getting products to consumers around the world. But the fact remains that U.S. dairy producers have great opportunities and need to drive the sustainability and food safety narrative.

May 9, 2022

Dry Processing

Cheese Expo Panel: Supply Chain Challenges Hit U.S. Dairy Exporters | Label Your Bioengineered Foods Correctly

With difficulties getting product to customers, a panel of cheese and milk makers discuss supply chain woes and post-pandemic realities during the Cheese Expo in Milwaukee. Also featured, AIB International’s course covers complying with NBFDS.

May 6, 2022