Dry Processing

Top 10 Articles of 2024 – No. 4: The Artistry of Making THC Powders

Join ProFood World in looking back at the site’s most popular articles of 2024. An intriguing case study of a Florida-based Cannabis brand’s powder processing took the No. 4 spot.

December 31, 2024

Vertical Markets: Page 8

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Top 10 Articles of 2024 – No. 5: How Taylor Farms Rebuilt After Disaster

Join ProFood World in looking back at the site’s most popular articles of 2024. No. 5 tells an impactful story of how a salad and fresh food producer rebuilt its primary processing facility following a tragic fire.

December 30, 2024

Industry News

What’s Driving Optimism in the Snack Foods Market

Snack producers are excited to see more productivity and more new products ahead for their business.

December 20, 2024

Industry News

Differences in Training, Retaining Snack Operators and Maintenance Staff

Snack producers are using different training strategies between machinery operators and maintenance technicians and seeing different retention behavior between these groups.

December 16, 2024

Regulatory

FDA and USDA Seek Input on Food Date Labeling Practices

The FDA and USDA have issued a Request for Information to gather insights on food date labeling practices, aiming to address consumer confusion and reduce food waste.

December 4, 2024

Regulatory

FDA Requests Information on PFAS in Seafood

The FDA is requesting information on PFAS in seafood to better understand exposure risks and inform strategies to reduce potential health concerns.

December 3, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Automation Adds Flexibility at Hill's Pet Nutrition

The company’s new plant in Kansas exemplifies strategic planning and innovation, balancing automation, sustainability, and employee welfare to meet growing demand and ensure operational efficiency.

December 2, 2024

Liquid Processing

Yogurt Production Increases with Advanced Filling Technology

Reykjavik Creamery overcame production challenges by upgrading to a state-of-the-art filling machine, improving efficiency and consistency to help the company grow.

November 26, 2024

Industry News

What Snack Producers Want in Their Machinery

Consumer trends like on-the-go products are swaying snack producers’ needs in both packaging and processing machinery.

November 25, 2024

Dry Processing

Chip Company Quickens Unloading with New Bulk Storage Bins

The 93-years-running Backer’s Potato Chip Company upgraded its bulk storage bin system to minimize repair time and significantly speed up its unloading process.

November 21, 2024

Food Safety

167,000 lbs of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli

The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service reported 15 cases in Minnesota.

November 21, 2024

Regulatory

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Accelerated Biological Aging

Research highlights the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and faster biological aging.

November 15, 2024

Industry News

New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast

One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.

November 12, 2024