Industry News

Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Stepping Down

Current Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort will serve as executive chairman of KDP, while CFO and President of International Ozan Dokmecioglu will assume leadership of the company this July.

April 8, 2022

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Processing Equipment

Creating a Succulent Roasted Chicken With Higher Yield

GEA explains how replacing a traditional tumble-cook process with an inject-tumble-cook process, along with its latest-generation spiral oven, produces yield boosts of up to 10%.

April 6, 2022

Industry News

Anheuser-Busch Investing $50 Million in St. Louis Brewery

The company will be adding a building that will house new systems and equipment, and upgrading a can line with advanced technical equipment, to expand the site’s seltzer and packaging capabilities.

April 6, 2022

Industry News

PSSI Promotes New SVP and VP

Fortrex

Operational leaders, Dawn Winsauer and Levi Christenberry, take on new roles

April 5, 2022

IIoT

Moving Maintenance From Preventive to Predictive

The technology is available to provide the kind of maintenance know-how that will keep operations humming along. But the average plant will need to overcome some hurdles to realize the benefits.

April 5, 2022

Industry News

Smithfield Foods Names New Tar Heel, N.C., Facility Plant Manager

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Industry veteran Andrea Tucker has been promoted to the position at the company’s largest facility, which is also the largest pork processing operation in the world.

April 5, 2022

Industry News

USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy

The rule will promote a fairer, more competitive market for all organic dairy producers by making certain certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard.

April 5, 2022

Processing Equipment

Triton Solution Helps Manufacturer Optimize Product Flow and Accuracy

Triton Innovation, LLC

After integrating Triton’s solution into its production line, the snack food manufacturer saw an increase in daily production capabilities by approximately 12,000 lb.

April 4, 2022

Industry News

Kraft Heinz Acquires Major Stake in Brazilian Food Company

The acquisition of Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio will allow Kraft Heinz to expand its consumer taste options in Brazil and grow its Taste Elevation product platform and presence in emerging markets.

April 4, 2022

Regulatory

FDA Proposed Rule for Traceability—Are You Prepared?

Perishable items and nut butters will be among foods requiring increased traceability records under FDA proposed ruling expected later this year. Automation, increased due diligence, and additional staffing are in offing for affected food processors.

April 1, 2022

Industry News

PepsiCo Launches Campaign to Help Latina-owned Businesses

The company is encouraging Latinas in the food and beverage sector to apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program, an eight-week personalized business-building program.

March 31, 2022

Bakery & Snack

Apex Motion Control Hires General Manager

Apex Motion Control

Michael Kiers assumes major role at the company.

March 30, 2022

Sustainability

FrieslandCampina Working to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Dairy Cattle

FrieslandCampina is aiming to achieve a 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on its farms by 2030 via a variety of methods, including the use a new feed additive for cows and other ruminants.

March 28, 2022