Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

JCS Process & Control Systems Awarded Contract for California Dairies' New Milk Processing Plant

State's largest farmer-owned dairy coop selects JCS for design, engineering, and processing technologies for ultra-high temperature and extended shelf-life milk bottling facility.

July 12, 2024

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Chilling/Freezing

Advanced Freezing Technology Helps Vegetable Processor Meet Lofty Production Goals

Frozen-pea producer Foodhills faced significant processing interruptions due to limited freezing equipment. The company solved that problem with a new IQF tunnel freezer, unlocking continuous production and reducing downtime.

July 10, 2024

Liquid Processing

Fristam Pumps USA Announces Retirement of President and a Successor

Fristam Pumps

Peter Herb retires after 36 years with Fristam Pumps, which appoints Kevin Femal to assume the position, effective later this year.

July 9, 2024

Inspection

JCS to Open UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence

JCS Process & Control Systems

The New York beverage facility, which pays tribute to JCS Process & Control Systems' founder, will be the first small-scale, bottle-based pilot aseptic R&D and production center.

July 8, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

Looking to Technology for Strategic Workforce Allocation and Skill Development

Brand owners are searching for ways to digitalize training and use technology to complement human skills.

July 3, 2024

Sustainability

WG & CPMA to Develop Sustainable Produce Packaging Guidelines by Dec. 2025

A new working group spearheaded by the organizations will create guidelines to unify North American supply chain protocols.

July 1, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

Why Communication is Crucial for a Successful Vertical Startup in Packaging

Learn why OEMs and CPGs should maintain open communication from initial planning through operation for a successful vertical startup.

June 28, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Vital Farms to Build Another Egg Washing and Packing Facility

Building on the recent expansion of its first Egg Central Station, the new ECS in Seymour, Ind., will feature a flow-through design to improve safety and efficiency.

June 27, 2024

Regulatory

Ice Cream From Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich, and Others Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

FDA sampling of the ice creams produced by a single contract manufacturer revealed the presence of Listeria.

June 27, 2024

Home

Pet Food Ingredients Market Projected at $47.4 Billion by 2028

Growth is attributed to advancements in pet nutrition and pet owners continuing to seek premium products for their animals, creating additional niche markets.

June 27, 2024

Sustainability

PACK EXPO International 2024 Offers Robust Sustainability Education Programs

Companies including Dow, Amazon, Clorox, Nestle, Dr. Bronner's, WestRock, and Conagra will share best practices at the new Sustainability Central exhibit.

June 25, 2024

Inspection

At PACK EXPO International, Yoran Imaging to Debut Thermal Imaging-Enabled Inline Moisture Control Inspection System

Yoran Imaging

Visit Booth LU-8857 to see Yoran Imaging's Process Analytical Monitoring (PAM) Moisture Control system, which provides 100% inspection of food items while offering production process optimization and intuitive operation.

June 24, 2024

Industry News

Kikkoman Breaks Ground on New Sauce and Seasoning Plant in Wisconsin

Design-build firm CRB will construct the 240,000-sq-ft facility, scheduled to open in 2026.

June 21, 2024