News
RSS

Got gluten-free questions? Here are the answers.

Canada increases access to gluten-free foods

June 1, 2015

In an effort to increase awareness of celiac disease, the Canadian government has approved “gluten-free” claims on specialty produced oats and foods containing these oats. This labeling change marks new opportunities for food processors and oat growers.

Manufacturing News

Listeria hides in processing machinery

May 30, 2015

Recent information released by Blue Bell Creameries relating to the cause of the Listeria contamination in some of its ice cream products has a familiar ring to it—improperly maintained equipment contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Poultry farmer wins water pollution permit case

Report: Avian flu challenges global trade

Jeremy Gerrard

May 29, 2015

Global trade streams and prices will remain under pressure for the remainder of 2015 and perhaps longer due to trade bans on poultry breeding stock in importing countries, according to the recently released poultry quarterly report from Rabobank.

IDFA calls for 2015 Innovations Awards entries

Jeremy Gerrard

May 29, 2015

In a search for the most innovative advancements in the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced it has brought back the IDFA Innovations Awards to the International Dairy Show this September, and they are looking for entries.

Plug Power announces Dietz & Watson as new GenKey customer

May 29, 2015

Plug Power Inc. announced Philadelphia-based deli meat and cheese producer Dietz & Watson has become a new Plug Power GenKey customer.

Busy year for corporate mergers and acquisitions

Seneca Foods and Pacific Coast Producers terminate acquisition agreement

Jeremy Gerrard

May 28, 2015

Seneca Foods Corporation and Pacific Coast Producers announced Thursday they have terminated the asset purchase agreement between the companies. As a result, Pacific Coast Producers will not acquire the Modesto, CA facility and associated business from Seneca Foods.

TECH FLASH

DuPont announces 2015 packaging innovation award winners

Canada-based IPL, Inc. earned the program’s highest honor for its salsa container dubbed “SkinnyPack” technology.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 26, 2015

This year’s winners tap purposeful, instinctive design to engage consumers.

WTO ruling favors Canada, Mexico in COOL law dispute

TECH FLASH

House Ag Committee votes to repeal COOL law

The committee approved a bipartisan bill that would repeal the country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef, pork and chicken.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 26, 2015

The COOL law would require a label on meat packages detailing where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered.

TECH FLASH

Reduce confusion around flexibility, adaptability and changeover to maximize impact

The best way to prevent any confusion is to ensure all parties work from a common understanding of these terms.

May 26, 2015

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 will be a forum for solutions and insights on OEE.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: May 2015

May 17, 2015

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

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

Clean Label Packaging Expands to Include Sustainability Considerations

How Sensing Technologies Can Help Avoid Food and Water Waste

CHECK OUT OUR NEW ESSENTIAL TOPICS

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 10, 2025