Industry News

Darigold Breaks Ground on $600 Million Washington State Facility

The facility’s proximity to rail lines and global shipping ports will help the Northwest Dairy Association realize transportation efficiencies for products going to domestic and global customers.

September 9, 2022

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Industry News

Unismack Planning New Facility in Michigan

The Greek company known for its high nutritional value snacks and crackers is expanding global operations with an investment of $41.75 million in its first U.S. location.

September 8, 2022

Processing Equipment

Heat Pump System

GEA Group

The GEA system for spray dryers more than halves a plant’s consumption of fossil fuels and its associated carbon footprint.

September 8, 2022

Industry News

Riviana Foods Expanding and Renovating Memphis Facility

The $80.6 million investment in the company’s state-of-the-art processing and packaging plant will increase production capacity for its ready-to-serve cup and pouch products.

September 7, 2022

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Wins 4 Sustainability Awards from ProFood World

Reducing water usage, paper waste, compressed air, steam, and vacuum leaks as well as recycling projects from four facilities were honored at PAC EXPO Las Vegas 2021.

September 7, 2022

Sustainability

Hormel Foods Issues 16th Annual Global Impact Report

The report shares company’s progress toward its corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in fiscal 2021.

September 2, 2022

Regulatory

AI in FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety

Artificial intelligence is a team sport that has the potential to more easily mitigate or completely avoid emerging risks, say food industry experts.

September 1, 2022

Industry News

Dot Foods Breaks Ground on New Tennessee Distribution Center

The 179,000-sq-ft distribution center, with a flexible design that can expand as customer demand grows, will increase the company’s efficiency and customer service.

September 1, 2022

Industry News

BRF Appoints Miguel Gularte as Chief Executive Officer

Brf Brasil Foods SA

Marfig Global Foods Chief Executive Officer Miguel Gularte is taking the reins at Brazilian food processor BRF, following the resignation of Lorival Luz.

August 31, 2022

Industry News

General Mills Spending $100 Million to Expand Ohio Facility

The project in Wellston, Ohio, will improve operations and increase overall capacity at the manufacturing facility for it to become more productive and efficient.

August 30, 2022

Industry News

Coca-Cola Names Incoming President, North America Operating Unit

Jennifer Mann is set to succeed Alfredo Rivera in the role when he steps down after 38 years with the Coca-Cola system.

August 29, 2022

Regulatory

FDA, Mexican Counterparts Report Progress in Food Safety

At the second annual partnership meeting, held on August 25, the three agencies reported tangible progress in each workgroup and discussed plans for the coming year to further food safety in both countries.

August 26, 2022

Sustainability

McCormick GHG Emission Reduction Targets Receive SBTi Validation

McCormick

The company has achieved its 2025 greenhouse gas commitments for Scope 1 and 2, and raised its goals to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

August 25, 2022