Pumps/Valves

Grundfos Launching New Dosing Pump Production Line in Fresno, Calif.

With local demand growing for digital dosing pumps and dosing systems, Grundfos is equipping themselves to better serve these customers, developing the capacity to meet future growth.

June 15, 2022

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Sustainability

Danone North America Announces Zero Waste to Landfill 2025 Goal

Fifteen percent of the company’s North American manufacturing facilities have already achieved Zero Waste to Landfill, up from 4.8% of Danone North America’s waste being sent to landfills in 2020.

June 14, 2022

Sustainability

Mars Pet Nutrition Europe Using Sustainable Fish in 100% of Products

The milestone is a part of Mars Petcare’s sustainability goal, which includes procuring 100% sustainably sourced fish globally, according to its corporate guidelines.

June 13, 2022

Sustainability

Smithfield Foods’ Switch to Plastic Combos Is an Environmental Winner

The project included reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy usage, global warming, and landfill, and it is honored by a Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award from ProFood World.

June 10, 2022

Industry News

Häns Kissle Breaks Ground on North Carolina Manufacturing Plant

The facility will expand the company’s production to meet the growing demand for high-quality, fresh-prepared foods, and extend its reach in new geographic regions.

June 10, 2022

Sustainability

McCain Announces New Farm of the Future in Africa

The site will focus on innovation in agriculture, including testing cutting-edge technology, to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change.

June 9, 2022

Industry News

Molson Coors Building $65 Million Packing Warehouse in Texas

The new warehouse at the company’s Fort Worth brewery will bring more hard seltzer production in-house, cutting shipping costs and improving time to market.

June 8, 2022

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Celebrates Employee-led Sustainability Initiatives

The company has recognized employees from across the organization through the presentation of its annual Sustainable Development Awards.

June 7, 2022

Industry News

Safe Foods Corporation Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

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The $14 million project has been designed to increase the range of products Safe Foods can produce at its Arkansas headquarters.

June 7, 2022

Regulatory

FDA to Reconsider Safety of BPA in Food Packaging

The action is being taken in response to a petition from the Environmental Defense Fund and others, as well as a new study on the effects of BPA on children.

June 6, 2022

Processing Equipment

Mark Anthony Brewing Constructs $490 Million Facility to Meet Growing Eastern U.S. Market

As the fourth largest brewer in the U.S., the company’s new 1.3 million-sq.-ft. facility in Columbia, S.C., can produce 6 million barrels of finished product and package 80 million cases per year, with a packaging speed of almost 1,000 barrels per hour.

June 3, 2022

Dry Processing

Sanitary Conveyor Improves Food Safety, Uptime for Co-Manufacturer

As the nutrition bar market took off and TruFood embarked on expansions, Luxme’s SaniLux conveyor provided an improved ingredient delivery system to speed production and sanitation, while reducing allergen cross-contamination.

June 3, 2022

Industry News

General Mills Selling Helper and Suddenly Salad Brands

The deal will allow the company to improve its North America Retail segment’s growth profile and increase its focus on specific brands and categories.

June 2, 2022