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Brandon Spikes Football Florida Cannabis Beverages

Branded Legacy sees 80% YOY revenue increase for hemp and cannabinoid-infused beverages

September 24, 2021

Branded Legacy, a holding company focused on the commercial development of hemp and cannabinoid-infused beverages, along with an array of CBD topicals and tinctures announces increased sales due to Spikes CBDX. The Company has seen an over 80% increase in revenues over its previous quarter in 2021.

University of New Mexico launches cannabis education program

September 24, 2021

The University of New Mexico's Continuing Education is partnering with cannabis education and training leader Green Flower, to offer non-credit online certificate programs beginning November 15, 2021.

Plant-based seafood processor Sophie's Kitchen adds $5.6 million in funding

September 23, 2021

Sophie’s Kitchen, a growing name in the plant-based food industry, announced a $5.6 million investment led by Billy Goat Brands, which is a publicly-listed venture capital platform with a focus on the blue economy. The funding will support the growth of the Sophie’s Kitchen brand and product innovation.

Kraft Heinz Acquires Hemmer Brazil Condiments

Kraft Heinz agrees to acquire Brazilian condiment company Hemmer

September 23, 2021

Kraft Heinz has announced an agreement to acquire Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio (“Hemmer”), a Brazilian company focused on condiments and sauces.

Food Safety

Reduce common foodborne illness risks

Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you’re on track

John Hanlin PhD

September 23, 2021

We’ve all seen the statistics. There are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. each year, with 120,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

PepsiCo announces pep+, new strategic end-to-end transformation

September 23, 2021

PepsiCo has introduced pep+ (pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end transformation with sustainability at the center of how the company will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for the planet and people.

Tekni-Plex Acquires Grupo Phoenix F&B Packaging

Tekni-Plex Completes Acquisition of Packaging Manufacturer Grupo Phoenix

September 22, 2021

Tekni-Plex has completed its acquisition of rigid packaging manufacturer Grupo Phoenix, putting the company in a stronger position to broaden its market-focused, customer-driven innovations, especially in food and beverage markets.

New insulation on dairy piping saves energy and reduces the chance of bacterial cross-contamination

Insulating pipes

Hygienic process insulation solves dairy coop condensation issues, saves energy

Kamataka Milk Producers replaced aging and cracking foam and nitrile rubber insulation, reducing the potential for bacterial cross contamination

Wayne Labs

September 22, 2021

Replacing aging insulation on piping not only reduces the potential of developing bacterial cross-contamination, but also saves energy.

ACS Laboratory elevates industry standards with tested safe certified seal program

Kristen Kazarian

September 20, 2021

ACS Laboratory, the largest state-of-the-art testing facility in cannabis and hemp testing in the eastern U.S., has launched a proprietary and trademarked Tested Safe Certified Seal program, which is endorsed by the American Cannabinoid Association.