Articles Tagged with ''food and beverage manufacturing''

Establishing a framework to tackle issues related to industrial systems cybersecurity, the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International announced it has opened its Cybersecurity Working Group to global manufacturers/producers and solution providers.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. said Monday it has reached an agreement to sell majority of its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion.

Despite nearly three million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private employers last year, results from a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics’ survey show the total recordable cases incidence rate fell 0.1 cases per 100 full-time workers.

The American Beverage Association (ABA) announced the re-election of Rodger Collins, president of packaged beverages for Dr Pepper Snapple Group, as chair of its board of directors, as well as other officers to the board.

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Diamond Foods, Inc. for approximately $1.91 billion.

Other trends include rising freight costs, declining service levels and growing inventories.

Researchers theorize a small amount of moisture left under the layer of caramel creates a breeding ground for bacteria.

This Senate hearing follows the July House of Representatives’ passage of a bipartisan bill creating a national labeling standard and a GMO-free certification program.

Consumption of processed meat such as hot dogs, bacon and deli meats increases the risk of cancer—and eating red meat probably causes cancer as well—the World Health Organization said Monday.