Industry News

Nissin Foods USA Building $228 Million South Carolina Manufacturing Facility

Located in Greenville County, the new site will be the company’s third U.S. manufacturing facility, increasing Nissin Foods’ production capabilities to meet growing consumer demand.

November 9, 2023

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Sustainability

Upcycling Producer Rescues Produce, Other Foods From Demise

Loop Mission is working to save fruits, vegetables, and a range of food byproduct from landfills. High pressure processing has been instrumental to achieving this circular economy model.

November 8, 2023

Inspection

Eriez Names Jaisen Kohmuench as New President and CEO

Eriez

Current President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt will be retiring at the end of 2023, following 12 years with the company.

November 8, 2023

Industry News

Smucker Completes $5.6 Billion Acquisition of Hostess Brands

The acquisition will advance Smucker’s strategy and expand its family of brands in growing categories.

November 8, 2023

Industry News

Post Holdings’ President and CEO Rob Vitale to Take Medical Leave of Absence

Interim CEO Jeff Zadoks announced fiscal Q4 results and the 2024 outlook, showing strong results for the company after acquiring assets from Perfection Pet Foods.

November 6, 2023

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

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