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CRB report finds humanization of pet food driving new capacity for manufacturers

Data-driven Horizons report reveals critical challenges as manufacturers meet rising—and discerning—consumer demand

May 17, 2022

While many industries struggle with economic and market challenges, a new report from CRB finds that pet food manufacturers are racing to add capacity to meet consumer demand for high-quality products, driven by “the humanization of pet food.”

Plant Openings & Expansions | May 2022

May 17, 2022

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

Dutch businesses on a mission to reduce dairy cow greenhouse gas by 30%

Royal FrieslandCampina Dairy and Royal DSM are collaborating to test a feed additive, which will reduce methane emissions

May 16, 2022

Cows emit a lot of greenhouse gas into the environment, but this feed additive shows promising results in cutting emissions by about 30%.

Automation, especially on the packaging and material handling side of an operation can assume a lot of jobs that are boring and tiring

Automation Trends

Automation and food processing today: It's about labor

Food processors have found labor scarce, difficult to retain and in need of ongoing training; automation can help

Wayne Labs

May 16, 2022

Processors are turning to automation to fill jobs where people are unavailable.

Gum packed in a paperboard-based bottle

May 13, 2022

Global confectioner Perfetti Van Melle reveals its Mentos Pure Fresh gum line has launched in a 90% paperboard recyclable bottle.

FDA issues additional procedural notice on consumer research on “healthy” symbol

May 13, 2022

The FDA is conducting the consumer research on a potential symbol, which is intended to be a stylized representation of the nutrient content claim “healthy.”

Goodbye, methane / Hello, plants

Pea and legume protein usage helps to offset methane from the atmosphere

Kristen Kazarian

May 11, 2022

Belle Pulses, in Saskatchewan, Canada, produces pea and legume protein for plant-based products including crackers and baked goods, dairy, soups and meats.

New fruit & yogurt smoothies by Outshine

Fruit & yogurt smoothie in a pouch

May 11, 2022

Outshine, a brand known for its frozen fruit bars, is launching new Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie Pouches, the company’s first shelf-stable, take-anywhere snack.

John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America (left) will retire this summer

People News

Danfoss North America President John Galyen to retire this summer

Danfoss VP Sales America Rick Sporrer will assume the role on July 1st following transition period

May 11, 2022

John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America (left) will retire this summer. Rick Sporrer (right), VP sales America for Danfoss Power Solutions, will Galyen.