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Bacardi will use biodegradable spirits bottles for plastic-free goal

The latest alternative to standard plastic beverage bottles decomposes in 18 months

October 27, 2020

Spirits maker Bacardi will bottle all brands in a biodegradable material from plant-based oils, entering the race to replace petroleum-based plastic drink bottles.

Packaging

PACK EXPO preview: Easing product safety concerns in an uncertain climate

How brands can leverage packaging to uphold consumer expectations amid the COVID-19 crisis

Tom Egan , PMMI

October 22, 2020

In the COVID-19 outbreak, packaging is being recognized for its long-standing performance in upholding food and beverage product safety and offering consumer protection.

Packaging

Water bottles from wood materials? Poland Spring explores alternatives

Nestlé Waters North America brand works with University of Maine on bio-based materials to reduce packaging impact on environment

Rose Shilling

October 19, 2020

Poland Spring bottled water and the University of Maine are trying to develop new packaging materials from trees grown in the state.

How Chocolate Can Interfere with Cannabinoid Potency Testing

New research suggests chocolate can cause “matrix effect” when testing for cannabinoids.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 14, 2020

New research, published in the “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,” suggests a product’s matrix can impact a lab’s ability to precisely test for cannabinoid content.

Packaging

Here’s a recap of companies addressing race on food packaging

Updated packaging designs are starting to trickle out this fall, including new names for Eskimo Pies and Uncle Ben’s rice

Rose Shilling

October 14, 2020

Food manufacturers, including Quaker Oats, Mars and Conagra, are updating packaging and branding to eliminate images or names viewed as racially insensitive.

Packaging

Kraft Heinz wants European ketchup bottles to be recyclable as new food packaging

Heinz Tomato Ketchup bottles switching to single-material PET for circular economy goal

Rose Shilling

October 14, 2020

Heinz Tomato Ketchup bottles in Europe will soon be made of one type of plastic so they can be recycled into food-grade PET.

Regulatory Watch

USDA releases plan to decrease Salmonella in meat, poultry, eggs

The plan outlines efforts to reduce pathogen contamination and Salmonella infections associated with FSIS-regulated products

Sharon Spielman

October 13, 2020

The USDA releases a plan to reduce Salmonella infections from meat, poultry and eggs.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: November 2020

October 12, 2020

People and industry news in food and beverage manufacturing for November 2020.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings and Expansions: November 2020

October 12, 2020

Plant openings and expansions in food and beverage manufacturing for November 2020.

track and trace for fresh-cut romaine lettuce

Manufacturing News

FDA proposes new FSMA rule for food traceability

In a major move, FDA is adding new rules to make it easier to electronically track contaminated food anywhere in the supply chain

Wayne Labs

October 9, 2020

Spawned by a seemingly unending parade of produce recalls over the last few years, the FDA proposed a new FSMA food traceability rule that demands electronic traceability from farm-to-retail for several food types prone to bacterial contamination.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Anheuser-Busch to Close Two Breweries, Sell a Third

FDA Could Finalize Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label Rule in Spring 2026

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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

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.

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