Food and Beverage Manufacturing Top Stories

Retailers

Analysts react to Amazon’s $13.7B deal for Whole Foods

Deal largely seen as a way for Amazon to move more into the brick-and-mortar space.

Debra Schug

June 16, 2017

Two analysts explain what the $13.7 billion deal means for the food industry.

West Liberty Foods wins Manufacturing Leadership Award

Debra Schug

June 15, 2017

The food processor was recognized for its digital manufacturing transformation with the assistance of Leading2Lean, a cloud-based lean manufacturing solution provider.

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