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FDA postpones most foreign inspections through April

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak

March 12, 2020

According to a press release issued by the FDA, the agency is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inspections outside the U.S. deemed mission-critical will still be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Industry News

FPSA members elect new officers, Board of Directors

Multivac's Matt Malott named FPSA Chairman

March 11, 2020

The Food Processing Suppliers Association has elected a new board of directors and executive committee.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings and Expansions: March 2020

March 9, 2020

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Packaging

Packaging array aims to solve processors' challenges

Rose Shilling

March 9, 2020

Sealed Air shared the latest in its packaging lineup at this year's International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: March 2020

March 9, 2020

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Regulatory Watch

Glucomannan added to definiton of dietary fiber

Sharon Spielman

March 9, 2020

The FDA intends to propose that "glucomannan" be added to the definition of dietary fiber.

Regulatory Watch

Biotechnology regulation website launched

Sharon Spielman

March 9, 2020

The FDA, Department of Agriculture and EPA launched a unified website for biotechnology regulation.

Natural Products Expo West 2020 has been postponed

New date should be announced in April

Sharon Spielman

March 3, 2020

The Natural Products Expo West 2020, produced by New Hope Network, has announced that the event, which was to run from March 3-7, officially has been postponed. A new date should be announced in April.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery to acquire Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies

February 27, 2020

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spokane, Washington-based pie maker Cyrus O’Leary’s Pies. The transaction is the latest in a series of initiatives at Sara Lee Frozen Bakery aimed at growing its presence in the in-store bakery (I.S.B.) category, which began last August with the acquisition of Superior Cake Products, Inc.

Processing

Solid lube bearings can improve safety, increase uptime and reduce costs

Sébastien Lukat Steve Boyd

February 24, 2020

While you might guess that a steel mill or rock quarry presents the steepest challenge to reliable machine operation, the reality is that food and beverage plants rank among the toughest environments for rolling element bearings.

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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