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Federal government needs to set an example on cybersecurity

Government Accountability Office says federal agencies need to do their own homework before they can help the private sector

Wayne Labs

March 7, 2022

While food and beverage processors have been scrambling to protect their process control equipment, intellectual property (IP) and IT/OT systems from cybersecurity/ransomware attacks, their efforts may be outpacing the Federal Government, which should be setting an example by having secured its own agencies from cyberattacks.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dot Foods acquires Morsum, an AI/ML food platform technology company

The merger will help Dot’s suppliers be more responsive to supply chain issues when they arise

Wayne Labs

March 6, 2022

Dot Foods, Inc., said to be North America’s largest food industry redistributor, has acquired Morsum, a food industry data and AI platform technology company.

Packaging Report

Corrugated box market worth $80.8 bn. by 2026

March 5, 2022

According to a report by research firm MarketsandMarkets, the global Corrugated Box Market size was estimated at US $67.6 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $80.8 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 3.6%.

Bubbies sauerkraut Wildbrine acquired sold

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bubbies and Wildbrine brands acquired by Fermented Food Holdings

March 4, 2022

Fermented Food Holdings (FFH), established in late 2021, has acquired fermented-food brands Wildbrine and Bubbies. The fermented-foods category is expanding rapidly, expected to reach 10% CAGR by 2025.

CMMS

Six steps for implementing a successful CMMS after COVID-19

Wasique Ahmad

March 4, 2022

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) have become an important tool for companies looking to improve their safety and efficiency.

Good Planet Foods debuts plant-based cheese wheels

March 3, 2022

GOOD PLANeT Foods, creator of premium plant-based, allergen-free cheeses, unveiled two new products to their line-up: Real Smoked Cheddar and Real Smoked Gouda Plant-Based Cheese Wheels.

Mergers & Acquisitions

May River Capital acquires Cablevey Conveyors

Cablevey Conveyors celebrated its 50th anniversary on the day of the acquisition

March 2, 2022

May River Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on lower middle market industrial growth companies, has acquired Cablevey Conveyors, a global manufacturer of tubular-drag conveyor systems based in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

People are more consumed about food price inflation than COVID-19.

COVID & Inflation

COVID cases drop in the U.S. while food prices climb

A new study finds diminished worry about COVID among American consumers, but an overly heightened concern about food price increases

March 1, 2022

While concern for COVID decreases among Americans post Omicron, consumers feel inflation's pain at the supermarket.

Family Dollar recall on certain products including food

FDA voluntary recall on Family Dollar store products

February 28, 2022

Products voluntarily recalled from Family Dollar stores in six states include food, cosmetics, drugs and devices

Flexitarian: The next foodie group

February 28, 2022

Two-thirds of U.S. consumers who identify as flexitarians and nearly three-fourths of consumers who follow a non-animal protein diet consider themselves foodies.

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.

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.