Sustainability

Bacardi to Halve Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Puerto Rico Facility

The 50% reduction is a part of the company’s corporate responsibility program that includes a variety of goals, which Bacardi is committed to achieving globally by 2025.

February 9, 2022

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Sustainability

Upcycled Certified Goods Projected to Reduce Food Waste by Millions of Pounds

Launched seven months ago, Upcycled Certified, the first-ever certification for upcycled products and ingredients, is already exceeding its anticipated numbers, reflecting consumer interest in sustainability and more eco-conscious food brands.

February 8, 2022

Sustainability

Nestlé Implementing Plan to Incentivize Regenerative Agriculture Practices

The innovative plan also will help achieve full traceability in cocoa production, increase farmer income, and tackle child labor risks to produce a tangible, positive impact on cocoa-farming families, especially in areas where poverty widespread.

February 7, 2022

Cleaning and Sanitation

Efficient CIP Technologies Improve Food Safety, Costs

Comprehensive sanitation and hygiene practices are more important than ever. Improvements in several aspects of the equipment are making clean-in-place systems increasingly indispensable in food and beverage plants.

February 4, 2022

Industry News

Dole Packaged Salads Linked to Listeria Outbreak Resulting in 2 Deaths

A variety of Dole salad products have been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes, as the CDC continues its investigation into packaged salads produced by the company.

February 4, 2022

Industry News

Tyson Foods Breaks Ground on New Bacon Production Facility

Located in Bowling Green, Ky., the company's new $355 million state-of-the-art site will help Tyson Foods meet strong consumer demand for its Jimmy Dean and Wright brands.

February 4, 2022

Industry News

Stellar Promotes Mike Davis to Senior Vice President

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As SVP, Davis will provide oversight on all operational aspects of food and beverage and will be responsible for its strategic growth, entry into new markets, project development and client relationships.

February 3, 2022

Industry News

Conagra Planning $60 Million Expansion of Ohio Facility

The company is adding 15,000 sq ft to its existing Troy, Ohio, facility to meet the heavy demand for meat snacks, especially the Slim Jim products line.

February 3, 2022

Food Safety

10 Common Food Safety Problems and Solutions for Processing Facilities

Heightened awareness of food safety problems and their mitigating solutions will advance a facility’s operational excellence, while helping to ensure public health goals are achieved.

February 3, 2022

Industry News

USDA Easing Port Congestion to Help American Farmers, Agricultural Producers

Increasing capacity at the Port of Oakland, Calif., will help American farmers and agricultural producers move their product to market, while making better use of empty containers that are causing congestion at the ports.

February 2, 2022

Industry News

Smucker Completes Sale of Natural Beverage and Grains Businesses

The divestiture of the businesses supports the company’s strategy to focus resources on core brands positioned for growth, allowing Smucker to build on its market leadership.

February 1, 2022

Industry News

Kerry Group Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Saudi Arabia

With the new facility, Kerry will utilize its global innovation technologies that are adapted to local tastes to meet the growing consumer demand in the region.

January 31, 2022

Processing Equipment

Meat Processing Innovations Return With In-Person IPPE

At IPPE 2022, where poultry and other protein processing is the primary focus, we found innovations in IQF freezing, contamination detection, bagging, thermoforming, and more. Check out our video highlights.

January 28, 2022