Processing Equipment

Vacuum Pump Improves Lettuce Cooling Process

Switching from three oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps to one frequency-controlled screw vacuum pump, a lettuce grower eliminated maintenance issues and improved process time and energy consumption.

October 15, 2021

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Industry News

Ferrero Building Its First-ever North American Chocolate Processing Facility

The $75 million project will be instrumental to Ferrero’s building on its growth in the market, and advance the company’s goal of being a world leader in global confectionery.

October 14, 2021

Sustainability

Smithfield Packaging Reduction Nets Savings in Ham Production

Company wins third place in the Project Category of ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

October 11, 2021

Industry News

Savencia Buys Hope, a Leading U.S. Plant-based Dips and Spreads Brand

The acquisition adds fast-growing, ‘better-for-you’ products to Savencia’s portfolio in the U.S. and provides an opportunity to expand its consumer options for great-tasting, plant-based products.

October 11, 2021

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Paper Waste Reduction Project Is on a Roll

Project ties for second place in the project category of ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

October 7, 2021

Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods Creates Bacon Centre of Excellence at Winnipeg Plant

The expansion of the prepared meats plant and creation of the centre significantly increase its production capacity and position the company to meet growing customer and consumer demand in the pre-cooked bacon market.

October 6, 2021

Processing Equipment

Health-Based a Top Trend in High Pressure Processing

HPP touches on the better-for-you and clean-label consumer trends, as well as sustainably utilizing perishable produce, and the growing pet food market.

October 4, 2021

Processing Equipment

TOMRA Food’s Highlights Sensor-Based Sorting Systems for Nut and Dried Fruit

TOMRA Food showcases the TOMRA 5C, its state-of-the-art sorting systems for the nut and dried fruit segment at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

October 1, 2021

Processing Equipment

Anysort Highlights Hawk-Eye Technology and Infrared Sorting

In the Processing Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Anysort U.S.A demonstrates its cloud quality sorting capabilities, multi-dimensional algorithm, and Hawk-Eye recognition technology.

October 1, 2021

Food Safety

New Super Seal Sealing Head by Enercon at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Enercon debuts New Sealing Head at Las Vegas. The system offers packagers innovative new features that were previously only available with higher-end production models.

September 27, 2021

Industry News

Mars Petcare Announces Additional Investment in Arkansas Facility

The company is further expanding its Fort Smith facility’s manufacturing operations to meet the growing demand for wet dog and cat food.

September 27, 2021

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Using the Employee Lifecycle Approach to Address Workforce Challenges

With more workers attracted to remote work opportunities, manufacturers must recruit and maintain top talent for plant floors. An organization’s strengths and weaknesses can determine whether a potential employee chooses to join and remain at the company.

September 23, 2021

Sustainability

Smithfield Air Knife Energy Reduction Project Saves Compressed Air Costs

Smithfield Foods ties for second place in ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards in the project category.

September 22, 2021