Industry News

Abbott Being Investigated by SEC and FTC

The investigations, in addition to the Justice Department’s criminal investigation, are related to company’s infant formula business.

February 20, 2023

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW): Page 112

IIoT

Remote Troubleshooting: Telemedicine for Your Equipment

Just as it did for consumers’ willingness to visit their doctors over a video call, the pandemic signaled a shift in how food and beverage producers view remote troubleshooting from their OEMs. Sometimes it’s just what the doctor ordered.

February 19, 2023

Sustainability

McCormick Releases 2021 Purpose-led Performance Progress Report

The report details progress made toward ESG metrics and 2025 goals, while also updating science-based targets to align to 1.5 °C and achieve net zero by 2050.

February 16, 2023

Industry News

SunOpta Opens $125 Million Manufacturing Facility in Texas

The new plant-based beverage manufacturing facility will expand the company’s footprint for innovation and increase its manufacturing capabilities.

February 14, 2023

Industry News

National Chicken Council Proposes Measure to Lower Egg Prices

The group has asked the FDA to reconsider its broiler chicken industry policy regarding surplus eggs.

February 10, 2023

Industry News

Post Holdings to Pay Smucker $1.2 Billion for Pet Food Brands

In the deal, Post will acquire Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature’s Recipe, and other select pet food brands, plus three manufacturing facilities.

February 9, 2023

Industry News

USDA Grants Funds to Build, Expand, Renovate Processing Facilities

The $12 million investment will be used to help select Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota food processors increase their productivity.

February 8, 2023

Sustainability

McCain Foods Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

The report spotlights the company’s key progress in the production of sustainable, regenerative food.

February 7, 2023

Cleaning and Sanitation

Automated CIP System Improves Cleaning Efficiency, Chemical Handling for Four Corners Brewing

Though shaving an hour and a half off cleaning tanks every day is great, this craft brewer has been particularly happy with how CSI’s cleaning system reduces employee exposure to chemicals.

February 6, 2023

Industry News

Dole Selling Fresh Vegetable Division for $293 Million

An affiliate of Fresh Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings, will become the new owner.

February 3, 2023

Dry Processing

3-Roll Mills

Ross 3-roll mills feature heavy-duty construction, precision workmanship, and an ANSI 2017-compliant controls package.

February 2, 2023

Processing Equipment

Tunnel Freezers Help Ice Cream Company Chill Out When Demand Heats Up

Totally Cool improves throughput while growing its business with help from Air Products freezers.

February 2, 2023

Food Safety

Purdue Aseptic Processing and Packaging Workshop Now Online

The online course presents knowledge key to food and pharmaceutical safety.

February 2, 2023