Sustainability

Tanker Unloading Project Reaps Megabucks for Conagra Brands

A switch to air pressurizing the tankers, instead of using tanker truck pumps, resulted in nearly 100% of product to be emptied from each tanker load.

July 24, 2020

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Beverage

Coke Plans to Dump More “Zombie” Brands

In an effort to cut costs, Coca-Cola is cutting underperforming brands, products, flavors and packaging that are not delivering on returns.

July 22, 2020

Dry Processing

Cocoa Powder Processor Achieves Plant Hygiene and Efficiency

A bulk bag discharger helps JB Cocoa create a dust-free environment and optimizes operations for its cocoa powder processing line. A high-integrity seal and top-mounted enclosure add to the equipment’s performance.

July 22, 2020

Sustainability

Cargill Sets Water Restoration Target

Company also aims to reduce pollutants, improve access to safe drinking water, and implement water stewardship program at facilities.

July 20, 2020

Beverage

Stellar Appoints New Division Vice President

Ted Speas will assume responsibility for all aspects of the company’s distribution and logistics business unit.

July 20, 2020

Beverage

Ocean Spray Names New Leadership

Former Tyson Foods executive Tom Hayes becomes agricultural cooperative’s new chief executive officer and president.

July 19, 2020

Home

Looking to Enter the German F&B Packaging Machinery Market?

PMMI Business Intelligence has a new report that will help readers understand how German companies choose packaging machinery for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

July 14, 2020

Sustainability

McCain Foods Commits to More Sustainable Potato Farming

Company is seeking ways to overcome challenges, such as changing weather patterns and deteriorating soil quality.

July 14, 2020

Bakery & Snack

Frito-Lay Expanding Georgia Plant

PepsiCo’s Plano, Texas-based division will add lines to produce Frito-Lay tortilla chip products and Baked Cheetos, and include space for future growth.

July 13, 2020

Food Safety

Flowers Foods Temporarily Closes Bakery Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Producer of Nature's Own, Wonder, Tastykake, Dave’s Killer Bread, and other bakery foods shuts down production at facility because of increase in the number of cases at the site.

July 9, 2020

Beverage

Prime Beverage Group Building Manufacturing Operation in North Carolina

Contract beverage manufacturer chooses Gray, a fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, and construction, as partner on the project.

July 9, 2020

Sustainability

Maple Leaf Foods Becomes First Carbon Neutral Major Food Company

Company releases its 2019 Sustainability Report, outlining key programs and achievements, as well as future initiatives and priorities to become the world’s most sustainable protein company.

July 7, 2020

Sustainability

Danone Facility Is World’s First Carbon Neutral Baby Formula Plant

Milestone is viewed as a major step toward achieving Danone’s goal of zero net carbon emissions companywide by 2050.

July 6, 2020