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Fortifi to Acquire Provisur Technologies

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

The acquisitioni will expand Fortifi's offerings to include advanced grinding, forming, slicing, and tumbling technologies.

August 20, 2025

Coca-Cola Adds Cane Sugar Cola Amid Ingredient Transparency Push

The cane sugar sweetened cola responds to consumer demand for natural ingredients and joins competitors who already offer similar options.

August 12, 2025

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The Grote Company Family of Brands Acquires McCabe’s Mechanical Service to Expand Mechanical and Millwright Services and Support in the Northeast

The acquisition of McCabe's Mechanical Service expands Grote's mechanical and millwright services, particularly for its growing clientele in the Northeast region's poultry industry.

August 7, 2025

Grote Company Family Of Brands

Through the Line Podcast: Food Safety Metrics and Regulatory Standards at the 2025 Food Safety Summit

What overarching considerations and strategies are shaping the evolution of food safety practices and regulations in the industry?

August 6, 2025

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Vilore Foods Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Tia Lupita Foods

The acquisition allows Vilore Foods to enter the natural foods because of Tia Lupita Foods' specialization in better-for-you products.

July 24, 2025

Dr. Karl Busch, Co-founder of Busch Group and a Vacuum Technology Pioneer, Passes Away at 96

Busch Vacuum Solutions

Dr. Busch transformed a 5,000 Deutsche Mark startup in 1963 into a global enterprise with over $2 billion in revenue and more than 8,000 employees worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the vacuum technology industry.

July 24, 2025

Dr. Karl Busch was 96.

Food Safety Culture to Prevent Recalls, Technology Implementation Strategies, and Supply Chain Traceability for PFAS at IFT First 2025

Food stakeholders shared their thoughts on the latest industry trends at IFT First in Chicago, including strategies to maximize return on new technology, and the importance of addressing chemical contaminants like PFAS in food.

July 15, 2025

Food professionals shared insights on topics ranging from digitalization and food safety to attracting younger workers at IFT First in Chicago.

Nature’s Path Organic Foods Appoints Laura S. Chamberlain as Chief Customer Officer

Nature's Path Organic Foods

Chamberlain's newly created role will focus on accelerating the company's growth, customer partnerships, and market opportunities within the U.S.

July 11, 2025

Middleby Food Processing Appoints Olivier Marquet to Lead Global Protein Category

Middleby Food Processing Group

Marquet brings over two decades of industry experience to his new role as Vice President of Global Protein Category Sales & Innovation.

July 10, 2025

Olivier Marquet

Kirk Tanner Appointed President and CEO of The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company

Tanner spent over three decades at PepsiCo, Inc., where he ultimately served as Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Beverages North America, overseeing a $28 billion business.

July 8, 2025

How End-Users and OEMs Can Avoid Vertical Startup Dips

Packaging and processing end-users and original equipment manufacturers note 12 strategies each to avoid performance dips in vertical startups.

July 4, 2025

End users and OEMs developed useful strategies on both sides in a joint collaboration.

Big-name CPGs Commit to the Removal of FD&C Colors

July 3, 2025

While the CPG brands' timelines are aligned, specifics on implementing the removal of FD&C colors remains scarce.

Del Monte Foods Announces Strategic Action to Strengthen Financial Position and Pursue Sale

Del Monte Foods

The company has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings to facilitate a sale process aimed at restructuring its balance sheet and maximizing value for stakeholders.

July 2, 2025

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Dr. Praeger's Appoints Alexis Brescia as Chief Supply Chain Officer

Brescia brings 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience to the team.

July 1, 2025

Fristam Pumps USA Welcomes Roman Andrew as Application Engineer

In his new role, Andrew will provide essential technical support to customers, helping them with pump selection, application guidance, and system troubleshooting.

June 30, 2025

Industry Professionals Note Keys to Vertical Startup Success

Packaging and processing end users and original equipment manufacturers join together to note the factors that make vertical startups successful.

June 27, 2025

Industry professionals note three keys to startup success, focusing on a collaboration-based mindset.

Ease Employee Concerns by Engaging with Them

Here are four ways that leaders can engage with employees to help deal with their concerns and create a more productive workplace.

June 27, 2025

Through the Line: The Scoop on Tillamook's Decatur Plant

Why is West Coast-headquartered Tillamook bringing an ice cream plant to Decatur, Illinois? Associate Editor, Casey Flanagan shares insights from attending the plant's opening day with Editor-in-Chief Derrick Teal.

June 25, 2025

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing