Industry News

Food and Beverage Companies Suspend Production in Ukraine

Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, several international manufacturers have closed their facilities’ doors, citing a concern for their workers’ safety.

March 2, 2022

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Industry News

Diageo North America Opens New Canning Facility in Illinois

The approximately $110 million site will accelerate the company’s growth in the ready-to-drink category and strengthen its manufacturing footprint in Illinois.

March 1, 2022

Podcasts

unPACKed with PMMI Podcast: A Raw Talk with Steve’s Real Foods

HPP + FSMA = Longer shelf life and more international markets for raw pet food.

February 28, 2022

Beverage

Cannabis Drinks Look for Their Place Among Users

Abuzz with excitement about the potential to transform the way that people are consuming cannabis, the drinks sector is appealing primarily to the high end of the market.

February 28, 2022

Industry News

USDA Committing $215 Million to Enhance American Food Supply Chain

The department is making the money available for projects and support that will promote competition, increase resiliency, and create economic opportunities in rural America.

February 25, 2022

Industry News

Arla Foods Investing in New Saudi Arabia Production Lines

The European farmers’ co-operative is spending more than $17 million to expand and diversify the product range it provides to the Middle East region.

February 24, 2022

Processing Equipment

Wave Impingement Freezer Addresses Key Market Concerns

Messer’s new wave impingement freezer, introduced at IPPE 2022, reduces labor needs, provides an alternative to CO2, and enhanced throughput in a smaller footprint.

February 23, 2022

Industry News

M & M Carnot Acquires Industrial Controls Manufacturer Logix

M&M Refrigeration

The acquisition will provide M&M Carnot with unique capabilities to serve the industrial refrigeration market, as well as a physical West Coast location to better serve customers in the region.

February 23, 2022

Industry News

Lori Gobris Joins Michelman as Global Marketing Manager for Circular Economy

Michelman Inc.

She will be responsible for Michelman's global market strategy and programs that enable sustainable packaging solutions for the Circular Economy within its Printing & Packaging business segment.

February 22, 2022

Industry News

IFMA Publishes 2022 Foodservice Industry Forecast

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association industry and segment growth forecast projects 4.6% real growth compared to 2021, but mixed results compared to 2019.

February 22, 2022

Sustainability

Nestlé Opening New Research Institute

The work at the institute will strengthen Nestlé’s agricultural science expertise to help it achieve net zero and find ways to transition to a regenerative food system.

February 21, 2022

Industry News

Tim Dining Joins Admix as Chief Operating Officer

Admix, Inc.

Dining becomes a member of the Admix leadership team, bringing with him more than 30 years of experience leading manufacturing operations environments.

February 21, 2022

Sustainability

3 Food Producers Named as U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions

Danone North America, Smithfield Foods, and Tyson Foods have achieved the honor by committing to food loss and waste reduction activities that will reduce food loss and waste by 50% by 2030.

February 18, 2022