Industry News

Ferrero to Build $214 Million Production Facility in Illinois

The project is adding 169,000 sq ft to Ferrero’s existing manufacturing campus to help meet growing demand for the Kinder Bueno brand in North America.

November 22, 2022

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Food Safety

Graphite Bearings Ensure Food Safety for Fresh Produce

After trying several top-rated bearings to ensure that no metal or grease could potentially fall into product from a conveyor above, McEntire Produce finally found success with Graphalloy bearings.

November 22, 2022

Regulatory

FDA Issues Food Traceability Final Rule

Next month, the agency will host a free webinar to provide an overview of the rule, explain the exemptions and recordkeeping requirements, and answer questions.

November 22, 2022

Dry Processing

Automated Conveyor System Is a Dream Come True for Fairytale Brownies

Thirty years into a business started by two school friends, the introduction of the smaller Magic Morsel found the brownie maker searching for a happy ending to an end-of-line challenge.

November 21, 2022

Industry News

Cargill Names Brian Sikes as President and CEO

Dave MacLennan, who has served as CEO since 2013, will become executive chair of the company’s board.

November 21, 2022

Industry News

King’s Hawaiian to Spend $85 Million on New Georgia Facility

The 150,000-sq-ft bakery will be constructed with space for future expansion to enable the company to increase production.

November 18, 2022

Regulatory

FDA Finalizes Foundational Rule to Advance Smarter Food Safety

The new rule will promote the New Era of Smarter Food Safety by improving the traceability of contaminated foods sourced in the U.S. or abroad.

November 16, 2022

Sustainability

Danone North America Program Cuts 51,200 Tons of CO2e

Covering almost 150,000 acres and 75% of its dairy milk volume, the company’s program also has sequestered more than 14,227 tons of carbon.

November 15, 2022

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Snack Consumer Trends Shift, Industry Sees Increases

The COVID-19 pandemic brought lasting lifestyle shifts, spurring growth in several snack categories.

November 14, 2022

Industry News

Hershey Building 250,000-sq-ft Pennsylvania Facility

The new Hershey, Pa., site is being constructed to support the company’s production capabilities for brands such as Reese’s, Kit Kat, and Hershey’s.

November 14, 2022

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The Future Is Here: Evolution of the Food Manufacturing Facility

Six industry experts discussed food manufacturing facilities during PACK EXPO in Chicago – what future facilities need, and the factors impacting these changes.

November 12, 2022

Industry News

Perrigo Spending $170 Million to Expand Infant Formula Manufacturing

The company has purchased Nestlé's Gateway infant formula plant in Wisconsin, and is investing $60 million to expand its production capacity.

November 11, 2022

Industry News

Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Out Due to Conduct Violations

The company’s current executive chairman and former CEO Bob Gamgort is CEO again following Ozan Dokmecioglu’s sudden resignation.

November 10, 2022