Industry News

General Mills Buys Tyson Foods’ Pet Treats Business

The purchase complements General Mills’ petfood line and plays a part in the reshaping of the company’s portfolio for growth.

July 7, 2021

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IIoT

Smart Manufacturing Platform Transforms Poultry Processing

U.S. government-funded CESMII is using ThinkIQ’s intelligence platform to drive smart manufacturing in a pilot project at a chicken rendering plant. The findings could help improve efficiencies across all kinds of energy-intensive industries.

July 6, 2021

Industry News

Nestlé Announces 2 Major U.S. Expansions

The company will be investing a total of $282 million on projects to expand manufacturing operations at its existing King William County, Va., Purina PetCare and Nestlé’s Gaffney, S.C., facilities.

July 6, 2021

Industry News

CRB Expands Board-level Leadership Team

CRB

The election of external members to the board is expected to strengthen CRB’s business and financial reach while attracting critical outside guidance to support its growth.

July 6, 2021

Sustainability

B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, Graphic Packaging, and More Protect the Planet

Take Five Video: ProFood World will pay tribute to the winners of the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, honoring those companies and individuals that seek to go beyond environmental compliance.

July 2, 2021

Sustainability

Fresh Del Monte Partnering With German Federal Ministry to Promote Sustainability

The three-year project will focus on sustainability, education, community partnerships, and green economic recovery to promote development in emerging economies.

July 2, 2021

Industry News

Global Automation Leader Fanuc Announces Production of 750,000th Robot

FANUC America

Fanuc is capable of producing 11,000 robots per month in fully automated factories that use its own robots to make robots, controllers, and machine tools that offer world-renowned reliability, precision, speed, and easy operation.

July 1, 2021

Industry News

PepsiCo Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

The report details the company’s progress toward a more sustainable food system while acknowledging the work ahead to address challenges in the food system.

June 30, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Manufacturers Use Reformulation and Labeling to Align with Consumer Trend

Health-conscious consumers are looking for better-for-you food and beverage options and are willing to spend more to get them. Manufacturers are meeting this demand with cleaner formulations and clearer labeling.

June 30, 2021

Industry News

Leading Beverage Manufacturer Expanding in Missouri

Niagara Bottling is investing approximately $156 million to build a new facility in Kansas City, which will allow the company to produce new beverage products and serve customers in the Midwest.

June 29, 2021

Sustainability

Nestlé Partners With the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Net Zero Initiative

The move is critical to Nestlé’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, since the vast majority of its emissions stem from its supply chain.

June 28, 2021

Sustainability

Lay’s Gives Packaging a New Purpose With Sustainable Football Pitches

In partnership with the UEFA Foundation and streetfootballworld, Lay’s is using recycled packaging as a force for good in local communities around the world.

June 25, 2021

Inspection

Inline Seal Inspection Maintains Quality of Retort Pouches

Investing in a state-of-the-art production facility, Brazilian pet food manufacturer Special Dog Company also opted to move to 100% inline seal inspection for its flexible pouches, eliminating concerns about poorly sealed product getting to the customer.

June 23, 2021