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FDA outlines steps to help prevent recurring Salmonella outbreaks linked to papayas

Federal regulators issue second letter to papaya growers and others in the industry

July 29, 2020

The FDA has issued a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers outlining a series of steps to help prevent recurring outbreaks of Salmonella linked to papayas.

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Manufacturing News

COVID-19 hits meat and beverage hard

Report tracks how plants closures, shortages impact retail shelves and industry's future stability

Wayne Labs

July 29, 2020

A new report details how coronavirus plants closures and supply shortages are impacting retail shelves and the industry's future stability.

Packaging

Can you recycle a greasy pizza box?

Despite what you may have heard, WestRock and Domino’s say don’t trash that stained corrugated box

Rose Shilling

July 28, 2020

Domino’s and WestRock are encouraging people to toss their empty pizza boxes in the recycling even if they have some grease on them, challenging warnings that only clean boxes can be made into new products.

Food Safety

Hostess recalls Raspberry Zingers that might mold

Snack maker says crème-filled cakes might go bad before expiration

Rose Shilling

July 23, 2020

Hostess Brands recalled Raspberry Zingers because the snack cakes might develop mold before the best by date.

Diageo Johnnie Walker whiskey paper bottle

Packaging

Paper bottles for drinks: Diageo, PepsiCo pursue plastic-free package

Johnnie Walker whiskey to debut recyclable paper bottles in 2021

Rose Shilling

July 15, 2020

Diageo is introducing a bottle for Johnnie Walker scotch made of 100% paper from sustainably sourced wood, part of the company’s sustainability commitments. The spirits giant, with brands including Smirnoff and Guinness, is part of a consortium with global consumer goods companies, including PepsiCo and Unilever, which will introduce paper bottles for their own brands later this year

Analytical Testing

Accurate food compositional analysis helps processors stay on top of consumer trends

What used to be hurry-up-and-wait tests in the lab can now be performed non-destructively on/in line, yielding immediate test results of food quality and consistency

John Bogart

July 14, 2020

With consumers more focused on health and nutrition, and empowered by the internet to follow the latest trends, food companies that cater to their needs will be rewarded, and those who lag behind punished by a growing segment of the market.

Regulatory Watch

FDA, USDA issue recommendations for PPE shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

Sharon Spielman

July 13, 2020

The FDA and USDA have released recommendations to help address shortages of personal protective equipment, cloth face coverings, disinfectants and sanitation supplies in the food and agriculture industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: July 2020

July 13, 2020

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

Plant Openings

Plant Openings & Expansions: July 2020

July 13, 2020

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

Field Reports

High-speed case packers help pickle maker meet demand for single-serve pouches

SOMIC machines are handling about 2 million pickle packages a week—expected to increase

Rose Shilling

July 9, 2020

OH SNAP! Pickling Co. installs new high-speed, end-of-line packaging machines from SOMIC to handle increasing demand.

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.

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.