Food and Beverage Manufacturing Top Stories

Dry Processing Technology

Milk Specialties uses manufacturing intelligence to improve operations

Manufacturing intelligence helps Milk Specialties Global keep products “moo-ving.”

Casey Laughman

August 21, 2017

A Minnesota protein producer has seen big benefits from manufacturing intelligence.

Food Safety

Expert advice on sanitary plant design

Experts offer practical, realistic advice for implementing sanitary plant design in both new and existing facilities.

Crystal Lindell

August 16, 2017

Processors have options when it comes to sanitary plant design.

Coffee packaging

La Colombe Coffee, Crown launch single-use coffee can

New convenience driven package delivers precise portions of fresh, premium coffee

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

The MiniVault, a pre-portioned single-use can, delivers café quality ground coffee to consumers in a vessel that is both convenient for at-home use and extends the shelf life up to five times.

PET containers

Pretium launches PET container with integrated handle

SureHandle container is easier for both children and adults to handle

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

Trademarked, the SureHandle PET container, it gives brand owners significant shelf differentiation, handling convenience and aesthetics that were not previously possible.

Beer packaging

Estrella Jalisco debuts foil top beer can in U.S.

New seal offers an innovation that elevates the canned beer category while adding a layer of protection during the import process

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

The new red seal packaging, featuring the Estrella Jalisco star, gives the can a premium look.

Pressure Management

Pressure instrument technology must hold up to harsh environments

Embedded intelligence in measurement technology must withstand harsh chemicals, acidic foods and beverages as well as high-operating pressures

Wayne Labs

August 14, 2017

Advances in pressure management technology help processors benefit from improved accuracy.

State of Food Manufacturing

2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

The top 10 trends affecting the future of food manufacturing

Debra Schug

August 11, 2017

Respondents to our 2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey say they expect automation to be a big part of future plans.

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut joins Bonsucro sustainability program

Multi-stakeholder platform works toward sustainable cane sugar

August 10, 2017

Chocolate and cocoa manager Barry Callebaut has joined Bonsucro, a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together industry representatives and NGOs to work on a sustainable cane sugar value chain.

Food Safety

EU Poultry recalls reach highest level since 2002

As poultry becomes more popular meat in Britain, recalls increase

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2017

A new report says that recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level in the EU since 2002.

PepsiCo’s Food for Good program drives company innovation

How the purpose-driven business initiative has helped achieve company goals.

Debra Schug

August 9, 2017

Eight years ago PepsiCo piloted a different approach to social good with a purpose-driven business initiative called Food for Food (FFG). FFG generates no profit for the company, but uniquely takes advantage of the logistical expertise and technological knowledge of PepsiCo.