Processing Equipment

Orienting Conveyor Reduces Product Damage, Increases Throughput

This third-generation, hygienic IP69K orienting conveyor singulates and orients bulk products, bagels in this case, improves OEE and gently handles product.

March 19, 2024

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Sustainability

Renewable Energy Microgrid Will Power 6 Bimbo Bakeries in California

Developed through a partnership with GreenStruxure, the microgrid will provide almost 20% of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s energy usage.

March 15, 2024

Beverage

Non-Alcoholic Beer and Spirits Buzzing in the Craft Market

Trends like Dry January and Sober October are fueling growth in non-alcoholic beer and spirits, and craft producers are adding these products to their portfolios in response.

March 15, 2024

Regulatory

Nearly 10 Tons of Kroger Chicken Salad Bowls Recalled Due to an Undeclared Allergen

The ready-to-eat products sold at Kroger stores in 12 states may contain wheat, a known allergen, that was not declared on the label.

March 15, 2024

Processing Equipment

Allpax Names Names New Director of Software Engineering

Allpax Products

ProMach brand Allpax promotes Adam Pichoff from Software Engineering Manager to his new role, in which he will train and mentor the team of software engineers.

March 13, 2024

Industry News

Constellation Brands Appoints New Leader of Wine & Spirits Division

Sam Glaetzer, who has close to 30 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry, takes over in a position that Robert Hanson vacated at the end of February.

March 11, 2024

Regulatory

Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Breakfast Burritos

Jen's Breakfast Burritos is recalling about 144 lb of product after USDA testing indicated possible listeria in the ready-to-eat food.

March 11, 2024

Food Safety

FDA Warns Cinnamon Companies: Implement Safety Controls

It’s not just applesauce pouches affected by high lead levels in cinnamon. FDA recommends voluntary recalls to several other cinnamon distributors.

March 8, 2024

Beverage

Craft Market Success Comes in Many Packages

Craft producers can build greater brand awareness by focusing on factors like primary packaging variety, multipacks, and specialty releases.

March 8, 2024

Regulatory

More Than 17 Tons of Johnsonville Turkey Kielbasa Recalled Due to Possible Rubber Contamination

The problem was discovered after consumer complaints about pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey sausage.

March 8, 2024

Industry News

Walmart Planning New Milk Processing Facility in Texas

The plant in Robinson, Texas, is expected to employ 400 people and will be Walmart's third owned-and-operated milk processing facility in the U.S.

March 7, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Stellar Announces Renovations to Florida HQ

Stellar

Improvements to the Jacksonville campus include nutrition, fitness, and wellness amenities as Stellar demonstrates its commitment to the welfare of its employees.

March 7, 2024

Industry News

Del Monte Foods Closes 2 More Plants

Though sales of canned foods spiked during the pandemic, plants in Washington and Wisconsin will close to help adjust to consumers’ return to pre-COVID habits.

March 6, 2024