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"Sustainability" is more than just a buzzword; it has become a significant factor in almost all elements of production—including the way manufacturers print onto packaging materials. As consumers continue to demand greater variety on retail shelves, especially when it comes to sustainable, premium and convenience choices, manufacturers are forced to examine their own processes to keep pace with demand and extract every last second of productivity.

 

Ramen maker Maruchan Virginia, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd., has broken ground on a manufacturing expansion on its Chesterfield, Va. campus.

The Board of Trustees of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame proudly announces seven new members will be inducted into the Hall as the Class of 2018. Approximately 40 industry titans were nominated this year, and the Class of 2018 was elected from those nominees by the Trustees and all the living Members of the Hall. Nominees included industry executives, scientists, innovators and association leaders from all sectors of the livestock, meatpacking and poultry processing industries.

The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) Leadership Council recently met to refuel industry discussions due to recent events having put a new spotlight on traceability, including recent foodborne illness outbreak investigations, release in Canada of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and projects exploring the benefits of Blockchain for the food supply chain.

The world faces a food waste epidemic. Approximately one-third of the food supply produced for human consumption worldwide is lost or wasted.