Industry News

Admix Announces Acquisition of Danish Company Diaf Pilvad

The acquisition represents a significant step forward for Admix in expanding dispersion and agitation product lines and service offerings.

April 5, 2022

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Industry News

Smithfield Foods Names New Tar Heel, N.C., Facility Plant Manager

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Industry veteran Andrea Tucker has been promoted to the position at the company’s largest facility, which is also the largest pork processing operation in the world.

April 5, 2022

Industry News

USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy

The rule will promote a fairer, more competitive market for all organic dairy producers by making certain certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard.

April 5, 2022

Processing Equipment

Triton Solution Helps Manufacturer Optimize Product Flow and Accuracy

Triton Innovation, LLC

After integrating Triton’s solution into its production line, the snack food manufacturer saw an increase in daily production capabilities by approximately 12,000 lb.

April 4, 2022

Industry News

Kraft Heinz Acquires Major Stake in Brazilian Food Company

The acquisition of Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio will allow Kraft Heinz to expand its consumer taste options in Brazil and grow its Taste Elevation product platform and presence in emerging markets.

April 4, 2022

Regulatory

FDA Proposed Rule for Traceability—Are You Prepared?

Perishable items and nut butters will be among foods requiring increased traceability records under FDA proposed ruling expected later this year. Automation, increased due diligence, and additional staffing are in offing for affected food processors.

April 1, 2022

Sustainability

Cargill Advancing Nature-positive, Farmer-centric Agriculture Approach

The company's strategy will help enable the necessary 70% growth in food production over the next 30 years to feed the world’s expanding population.

April 1, 2022

Industry News

PepsiCo Launches Campaign to Help Latina-owned Businesses

The company is encouraging Latinas in the food and beverage sector to apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program, an eight-week personalized business-building program.

March 31, 2022

Bakery & Snack

Apex Motion Control Hires General Manager

Apex Motion Control

Michael Kiers assumes major role at the company.

March 30, 2022

Industry News

FDA Issues Procedural Notice on “Healthy” Symbol

The agency will be conducting consumer research on a potential symbol, while at the same time developing a proposed rule that would update when manufacturers may use the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packages.

March 30, 2022

Sustainability

GFSI Calling for Faster Action on Sustainable Development Goals

A new campaign has been launched to collate the views of the food safety community on the action needed to achieve the sustainable development goals linked to food safety.

March 29, 2022

Sustainability

FrieslandCampina Working to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Dairy Cattle

FrieslandCampina is aiming to achieve a 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on its farms by 2030 via a variety of methods, including the use a new feed additive for cows and other ruminants.

March 28, 2022

Controls

Amway’s Energy Drink Meets Skyrocketing Demand Through Digital Thread

The PlantPAX control system from Rockwell Automation is enabling greater operator efficiency, real-time troubleshooting, simplified data analysis, and increased manufacturing flexibility, among other improvements, through increased connectivity.

March 27, 2022