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Bayer finds supply chain system to aid in seed traceability

Kezzler, a global supply chain traceability provider, will make it possible to trace seeds back to the farm

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

October 1, 2020

Kezzler, a global provider of supply chain traceability and serialization technology, has signed a master service agreement (MSA) with Bayer to provide track and trace capabilities for seed origins. Bayer—a life sciences company with more than 150 years experience in healthcare and agriculture—and Kezzler have had an existing working relationship for the last four years.

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Bolthouse Farms Launches Superfood Immunity Boost Juice

September 27, 2020

Bolthouse Farms is adding to its suite of juices and smoothies that help support a healthy immune system with its new Superfood Immunity Boost.

Cargill builds $21 million complex for customer innovation in chocolate market

“House of Chocolate” adds chocolate experience center, pilot plant and sensory lab to support product development, training

Sharon Spielman

September 21, 2020

Cargill has announced plans for a 700 square-meter “House of Chocolate” complex at its Mouscron, Belgium, site.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: October 2020

September 21, 2020

People and industry news in food and beverage manufacturing for October 2020

Plant Openings

Plant Openings & Expansions: October 2020

September 21, 2020

Plant openings and expansions in food and beverage manufacturing for October 2020

Manufacturing News

Some decaf coffees face contaminant and label issues

Clean Label Project wants some coffee brands to disclose use of methylene chloride

Wayne Labs

September 18, 2020

The Clean Label Project pushes for the use of decaffeination processes using carbon dioxide or the Swiss water process.

Regulatory Watch

AMS proposes amending USDA organic regulations

Changes would strengthen oversight of organic agricultural products

Sharon Spielman

September 18, 2020

Proposed amendments are intended to protect integrity in the organic supply chain and build consumer and industry trust in the USDA organic label.

Packaging

Bimbo, Kroger among brands using mail-in recycling for flexible packaging

More food companies join TerraCycle to ask consumers to save and ship in their packaging

Rose Shilling

September 16, 2020

TerraCycle is gaining ground in the food industry with new customers for its waste reuse and recycling models.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame announces Class of 2020

September 10, 2020

Induction of the new Meat Industry Hall of Fame members will take place in January 2021 in a virtual format.

September is National Food Safety Education Month

September 4, 2020

The federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness, or "food poisoning," annually. Take an active role in preventing it during Food Safety Education Month.

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.