Industry News

Tyson Voluntarily Recalling 30,000 lb of Dino Chicken Nuggets

The frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets” may contain small, pliable metal pieces, posing a risk to consumers, especially young children.

November 6, 2023

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Industry News

Kraft Heinz Appoints New EVP and President of Its North America Zone

Pedro Navio, Kraft Heinz president, Brazil, will be taking on his new role in Jan. 2024 when Carlos Abrams-Rivera vacates the position and assumes the responsibilities of the company’s chief executive officer.

November 3, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Proposes Ban on Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Drinks

Following California’s lead, the agency is considering the elimination of the food additive, while it continues the assessment of additional chemicals.

November 2, 2023

Beverage

Cap & Closure Star in The Glenlivet's Twist, Mix, and Pour RTD Cocktail

Pernod Ricard Chivas Brothers’ whisky brand The Glenlivet unveils a pair of instant mix, ready-to-serve cocktails that consumers prepare simply by opening the bottle. A twist of the aluminum shell cap releases pressurized cocktail mix ingredients.

October 31, 2023

Industry News

Stellar Snacks Building 434,000-sq-ft Louisville Pretzel Bakery Facility

The company is planning a new site as the pretzel industry becomes the fastest growing segment of the salty snack industry for the first time in recent history.

October 31, 2023

Industry News

Danone Set to Begin $65M Expansion of Florida Manufacturing Plant

The investment will help the company increase the site’s production capabilities and scale key Danone’s U.S. brands, including International Delight creamers, Silk plant-based creamers, and StoK ready-to-drink coffee.

October 30, 2023

Processing Equipment

Hapman Establishes Strategic Partnership With Greif-Velox

Hapman

The 2 companies are set to elevate the standards of efficiency and innovation in bulk material handling equipment and sustainable packaging solutions.

October 26, 2023

Regulatory

FDA Foods Coalition to Advocate for Human Foods Program Redesign

Consumer advocates, food industry representatives, public health groups, and regulators aim to push for an increased focus on prevention and improving governance at the FDA.

October 26, 2023

Industry News

Keurig Dr Pepper Spending $100M to Expand South Carolina Facility

The expansion of the existing Spartanburg County coffee roasting and manufacturing plant will increase its production of materials for Keurig K-Cup pods.

October 25, 2023

Industry News

Johnsonville Appoints Don Fussner as Next CEO

Johnsonville LLC

Fussner will assume his leadership role on Jan.1, 2024, following the retirement of current CEO Nick Meriggioli.

October 24, 2023

Industry News

Newly Weds Foods Being Sold for $4 Billion

Baltimore-based Redwood Holdings is set to take ownership of the company, its latest foray into the food industry.

October 23, 2023

Industry News

Ferrara Announces Planned Acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company

The transaction will add more than 100 flavors of jelly beans and gourmet specialty confections to Ferrara’s expanding portfolio.

October 19, 2023

Sustainability

Tyson, Protix Building U.S. Insect Ingredient Production Facility

The two companies also have entered into a partnership to explore new ways to create and produce more efficient, sustainable proteins and lipids for inclusion in the global food system.

October 17, 2023