Industry News

Saputo to Spend $130+ Million to Modernize, Expand 2 U.S. Facilities

The capital investment plan is a first step for the company as it optimizes and enhances its manufacturing footprint in the U.S. and internationally.

February 17, 2022

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Processing Equipment

ProMach Acquires TechniBlend

ProMach

The deal strengthens ProMach’s capabilities in the processing solutions market to complement its robust packaging machinery portfolio and provide complete turnkey solutions across the entire production line.

February 17, 2022

Industry News

Considerations When Mixing Microingredients

Gericke USA, Inc.

Gericke USA Executive Vice President Rene Meira Medina offers guidance when ingredients dip below 1% of mixture.

February 16, 2022

Beverage

Casa Sauza Automates Tequila Production in Mexico with Industry 4.0

Casa Sauza, with the help of Festo, adopts Industry 4.0 methods to advance its automation of Tequila production in Mexico.

February 16, 2022

Sustainability

Coca-Cola Aims for Global 25% Reusable Packaging

By offering sustainable packaging types and accelerating the use of reusable packaging, the company will help protect the environment, while providing added value for consumers and customers.

February 15, 2022

Beverage

Automated Canning Line Improves Efficiency, Reduces Costs

PSA’s customer service and CB50C counter-pressure integrated canning line allow farm-based brewery to increase production, opening the doors to further locally grown and produced beers.

February 14, 2022

Industry News

Mission Produce Opens World’s Largest Avocado Ripening and Processing Facility

The mega distribution center in Laredo, Texas, can provide packing, bagging, ripening, trucking, cold storage, cross docking, inspections, and drayage.

February 14, 2022

Food Safety

Combatting Foodborne Illness Inside and Outside of the Plant | Tyson, Conagra Brands, Kerry Expanding Production

Non-profit asserts education is key to reducing foodborne illness and efforts must start with leadership. Also on Take Five: Tyson breaks ground on $355 million bacon facility, while Conagra Brands expands Slim Jim production in Ohio.

February 11, 2022

Industry News

Stellar Publishes E-Book on PSM Training for Ammonia Refrigeration

Stellar

The free process safety management resource outlines the seven keys to an OSHA-compliant PSM training program for facilities operating an ammonia refrigeration system.

February 13, 2022

Sustainability

Bel Group Announces New Carbon Reduction Commitment

Committed to a profitable and responsible business model, the group is entering a new stage in its transformation, where carbon reduction is a driver of its financial and extra-financial performance.

February 11, 2022

Regulatory

FDA Resuming Domestic Surveillance Inspections of All Commodities

The agency also is continuing its remote foreign supplier verification program activities for human and animal foods.

February 10, 2022

Sustainability

Bacardi to Halve Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Puerto Rico Facility

The 50% reduction is a part of the company’s corporate responsibility program that includes a variety of goals, which Bacardi is committed to achieving globally by 2025.

February 9, 2022

Sustainability

Upcycled Certified Goods Projected to Reduce Food Waste by Millions of Pounds

Launched seven months ago, Upcycled Certified, the first-ever certification for upcycled products and ingredients, is already exceeding its anticipated numbers, reflecting consumer interest in sustainability and more eco-conscious food brands.

February 8, 2022