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

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW): Page 98

Industry News

Keurig Dr Pepper Spending $100M to Expand South Carolina Facility

The expansion of the existing Spartanburg County coffee roasting and manufacturing plant will increase its production of materials for Keurig K-Cup pods.

October 25, 2023

Industry News

Johnsonville Appoints Don Fussner as Next CEO

Johnsonville LLC

Fussner will assume his leadership role on Jan.1, 2024, following the retirement of current CEO Nick Meriggioli.

October 24, 2023

Industry News

Newly Weds Foods Being Sold for $4 Billion

Baltimore-based Redwood Holdings is set to take ownership of the company, its latest foray into the food industry.

October 23, 2023

Industry News

Ferrara Announces Planned Acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company

The transaction will add more than 100 flavors of jelly beans and gourmet specialty confections to Ferrara’s expanding portfolio.

October 19, 2023

Sustainability

Tyson, Protix Building U.S. Insect Ingredient Production Facility

The two companies also have entered into a partnership to explore new ways to create and produce more efficient, sustainable proteins and lipids for inclusion in the global food system.

October 17, 2023

Sustainability

Maple Leaf, McCain Foods, Others Join Forces for Decarbonization

Industry giants have come together with environmental experts to form CANZA—Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food—to promote an environmentally responsible future for the Canadian agri-food value chain.

October 16, 2023

Floor/Drains/Walls/Doors

Back to Basics: Know Your Drains

Understanding specific drain needs in a processing plant can save money, labor, and help futureproof a facility for advanced technology.

October 12, 2023

Industry News

Walmart Building $350 Million Milk Processing Plant in Georgia

The Valdosta, Ga., dairy facility will provide milk throughout Georgia and neighboring states, serving more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in the region.

October 12, 2023

Industry News

Post Holdings to Buy Perfection Pet Foods for $235 Million

The acquisition will allow Post Holdings to insource a portion of its current pet food business and gain an entry point into the private-label and co-manufacturing pet food categories.

October 11, 2023

Regulatory

California Governor Signs Bill Banning 4 Widely Used Food Additives

Assembly Bill 418 prohibits the use of red dye 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben due to health concerns.

October 9, 2023

Home

Lights-Out Mixing Is Within Reach

Presenting on the Processing Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Reading Bakery Systems explained the benefits of continuous over batch mixing.

October 8, 2023

Industry News

Will Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Slim Down Snack Food Sales?

While it’s too early to know how big an impact the pharmaceuticals will have on high-calorie food sales, some companies are taking note of a possible shift in eating habits.

October 6, 2023