Industry News

American Peanut Growers Group Expanding Operations in Georgia

The project will help the group increase the manufacture of peanut paste, granules, peanut butter, and roasted peanuts to meet rising peanut consumption, which is at an all-time high.

November 30, 2021

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Food Safety

Metal Contamination Removal Is Key to Success for Toll Processor

Becoming known for its ability to find and remove metal contaminants from customer products, Lakeshore Technologies relies heavily on metal detectors and magnetic separators from Eriez.

November 24, 2021

Sustainability

Del Monte Foods Helps Lead Upcycled Food Movement

The company has re-directed 600,000 lb of surplus green beans, the food industry’s first canned vegetable product to be Upcycled Certified, nourishing people while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

November 24, 2021

Industry News

Unilever Poised to Sell Tea Business

The company has announced its intention to sell its world-leading tea business ekaterra and its assets to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for over $5 billion.

November 23, 2021

Industry News

Mondelēz Investing $122.5 Million to Expand Virginia Operations

The investment will support the company’s manufacturing operations, enable the existing site to house a high-speed, modern Oreo production line, and play an integral role in creating a best-in-class integrated supply chain.

November 22, 2021

Industry News

Smucker Building New Manufacturing Facility and Distribution Center in Alabama

The company will invest $1.1 billion to accelerate Smucker’s Uncrustables sandwiches growth, demonstrating its commitment to meet increasing demand for the highly successful product and deliver on its strategy to focus on growth brands.

November 19, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Industry Trends: Consumers, E-Commerce, and Global Market Challenges | How to Successfully Adopt AI Applications

Consumers are demanding more of today’s beverage market, but supply chain issues and labor shortages are creating challenges. Also on today's Take Five video: Industry expert provides insight on how to efficiently apply AI to facilities.

November 19, 2021

Industry News

JBS Entering Cultivated Protein Market With Acquisition of BioTech Foods

As a part of the move, the company will be building a new production plant in Spain, which will scale up production, and a research & development center in biotechnology and cultivated protein in Brazil.

November 18, 2021

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Recognizes 10 Facilities as 2021 Zero Waste Champions

The honored U.S. and Canadian frozen, snacks, international, and grocery manufacturing facilities diverted more than 95% of materials from landfill through innovative recycling and waste reduction measures.

November 17, 2021

Software

Proper AI Application Fuels Food and Beverage Innovation

The collection of actionable data generates insights to optimize production, reduce downtime, and increase overall efficiency, and can be scaled throughout a company’s infrastructure.

November 11, 2021

Sustainability

Meat Institute Announces New Climate Targets

The group has released new targets, alongside its sustainability framework launched through the Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow.

November 11, 2021

Industry News

Hershey to Purchase Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc.

The acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc. will complement Hershey’s growing salty snacking portfolio and create an opportunity to reach new consumers in new occasions, advancing Hershey’s snacking powerhouse vision.

November 10, 2021

Sustainability

Unilever Tea Division Targets Net Zero Emissions by 2030

Ekaterra, the tea division of Unilever, has announced its plans to become climate and nature positive, while working to make the entire tea industry more sustainable for the planet and people.

November 9, 2021