Food and Beverage Manufacturing Top Stories - Articles - Page 164

Hershey's commitment to diversity

Debra Schug

June 15, 2017

CEO Michele Buck pledges to create a trusted work environment.

Packaging

PaperWorks launches 100% recycled kraftback folding cartons

Company says it’s a new viable alternative to virgin

Crystal Lindell

June 14, 2017

PaperWroks is launching three new coated recycled board (CRB) kraftback folding carton options.

2017 M&A Forecast: What’s driving growth and why some fail

Slow growth—one driver of Mergers and Acquisitions—in the food and beverage segment could be caused by “big food” not listening to consumers.

Debra Schug

June 14, 2017

A new report says the food and beverage industry should expect to see more record M&As driven by global growth, consolidation and private equity.

Packaging

New Weber labels designed for cold food

Company also release new Transprint labels that offer more labels per roll.

Crystal Lindell

June 14, 2017

This quick-tack, all temperature film material uses an aggressive adhesive that can be applied successfully to packages in wet, damp and freezer conditions.

Allergen Control

Successful allergen control requires close attention to detail

Preventing contamination requires careful planning and regular evaluation of the plan.

Casey Laughman

June 14, 2017

Pay close attention to the details to develop a comprehensive, robust allergen control plan that can be easily modified as needed.

PET Packaging

Danone, Nestlé Waters working on 100% bio-based PET bottles with Origin Materials

Bottles slated to be on store shelves by 2020, will be available to entire industry.

Crystal Lindell

June 13, 2017

“Current technology on the market makes it possible to have 30 percent bio-PET,” says John Bissell, CEO of Origin Materials. “Our breakthrough technology aims to reach 100 percent bio-based bottles at commercial scale."

2017 Food Plant Construction Survey: Safety, consumers drive expansion

Processors realize that existing facilities must be updated and expanded to meet food safety regulations and increasing and challenging customer demands

Wayne Labs

June 9, 2017

Renovating and expanding older facilities beats building new by a factor of 5 to 2.

Food Safety

Chicken tenders recalled due to undeclared allergen

Milk not declared on label

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

Portland, Maine-based Advance Pierre Foods has recalled more than 54,000 pounds of chicken products due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety

Soybean sprouts recalled due to possible Listeria

Sprouts distributed to retail stores in three states

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

Springfield, Va.-based Happy Sprout is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts due to potential Listeria contamination.

Field Reports

Blueberry processor uses digital sorter to improve defect removal

Digital sorter more accurately removes foreign material

Casey Laughman

June 9, 2017

In 2016, Quebec Wild Blueberries purchased a VERYX digital sorter from Key Technology. Replacing an existing laser sorter, VERYX more accurately removes defects and foreign material from the product stream.