Sustainability

Nomad Foods Joins Race to Zero

Europe’s largest frozen food producer commits to Business Ambition for 1.5 °C campaign, setting new emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

September 9, 2021

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Sustainability

Conagra Brands Cuts Water Usage for Its Cherry Fresh Pack Product

The company receives third place in program category of ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

September 8, 2021

Sustainability

Smucker Releases 2021 Corporate Impact Report

The document announces new environmental impact goals and reiterates the company’s commitment to positively influence the issues challenging people and pets.

September 8, 2021

Sustainability

Supplier/Processor Collaboration Results in Sustainable Packaging Success

A partnership between Liffey Meats and Graphic Packaging International supplies 2 million PaperSeal tray units annually to Lidl that feature a barrier-lined paperboard alternative to traditional plastic vacuum skin packaging.

September 8, 2021

Industry News

Unibloc Pump Acquires Flotronic Pumps

Unibloc Hygienic Technologies

The transaction will enable Unibloc Pump to grow its U.K. and European business, while also giving Flotronic Pumps an unmatched North American foothold.

September 8, 2021

Industry News

Ferrero Group Chooses Todd Siwak to Lead North American Business

Siwak will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of Ferrero’s expanding market share and transitioning the business from being part of an international region to its own distinct area.

September 7, 2021

Sustainability

Air Knife Project, Ham Net Packaging Cost Reduction Win Awards

Smithfield’s Kinston, N.C. facility uses less compressed air and benefits from a lower cost per foot of netting, decreasing the amount of packaging waste to be hauled.

September 7, 2021

Food Safety

Food Safety Methodology to Prevent Recalls

Mettler Toledo webinar explores six steps to reducing physical contamination to prevent recalls and future-proof contaminant detection systems.

August 31, 2021

Sustainability

PepsiCo to Develop Its Largest and Most Sustainable Plant in Europe

The snacks plant will provide extra capacity to respond to the rapid growth in the company’s foods portfolio, including brands such as Lay’s fried and Oven Baked chips, and Doritos corn chips.

August 30, 2021

Industry News

New Heat and Control Facility Under Construction

Heat and Control, Inc.

The new Heat and Control 120,000-sq-ft site will expand support for the North American manufacturing industry and will meet increased pre-sale and after-market needs.

August 30, 2021

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

A Success Against Food Waste | JBS, Sanderson Farms, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United News Update

Sanderson Farms to be sold to Cargill and Continental Grain, while JBS acquires aquaculture firm, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company United plans facility investment. Also on Take Five: Great Britain shares its food waste success in a Champion 12.3 webinar.

August 27, 2021

Industry News

Tyson Foods to Build New Plant in Virginia

The company is investing $300 million in the fully cooked facility to meet increasing demand and accelerate its brand growth.

August 26, 2021

Industry News

Cargill to Acquire Leading Asian Chocolate Supplier

The acquisition of chocolate maker Aalst will expand Cargill’s Asia-Pacific cocoa and chocolate offerings, allowing the company to better serve its industrial and foodservice customers in the region.

August 24, 2021