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Bowery Farming acquires Traptic, 3D vision and robotics harvesting startup

The technology will be used to accelerate the commercialization of fruiting and vine crops across communities in the U.S. and eventually the globe

February 16, 2022

Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the U.S., has acquired Traptic, a company utilizing computer vision, robotic arms and artificial intelligence (AI), to harvest fruiting, vine and other delicate crops, including strawberries, tomatoes and more.

Novel technology uses 3D printing to fuse muscle cells into significant muscle fibers

Alternate Protein

Cultured meat that looks and handles like real meat

Novel technology uses 3D printing to fuse muscle cells into significant muscle fibers

February 14, 2022

The company has succeeded in accelerating the formation of real living muscle fibers and enhancing their quality to mirror key characteristics of farm-raised meat.

How high can corn and commodity prices go?

Commodities

Processors face higher commodity prices, but climate-smart technologies may help tame cost increases

While some studies point out the downside risks of commodity price increases and scarcities, farmers and their suppliers see the upside

Wayne Labs

February 10, 2022

The USDA says 2022 will be a great year for agriculture, and climate-smart farming practices can help.

People and Industry News: February 2022

February 7, 2022

The people, companies and facilities making headlines.

Plant Openings & Expansions: February 2022

February 7, 2022

Plant openings and expansions in food and beverage manufacturing.

Manufacturing News

Log4j vulnerability: New IT/OT threat with lots of dangerous potential everywhere

February 3, 2022

: Just when IT and OT professionals were feeling a little more comfortable in preventing and tackling ransomware/malware attacks, now they have something new to worry about—and potentially just as insidious—the Log4j vulnerability.

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Stellar promotes Mike Davis to senior vice president

Davis has more than 20 years design-build experience

January 31, 2022

In his new role, Davis will continue providing oversight on all operational aspects of food and beverage and will be responsible for its strategic growth, entry into new markets, project development and client relationships.

U.S. production costs have increased across all subsectors

Market Trends

Food industry to face downside risks this year

According to global credit insurer, Atradius, challenges in the U.S. include rising commodity, energy, labor and transport costs

January 28, 2022

U.S. food and beverages value-added output is forecast to grow by about 1% in 2022, after increasing 3.1% in 2021 and 1.8% in 2020.

John Lopes, Forever Oceans president, Brazil; Bill Bien, Forever Oceans CEO; Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

Sustainable Seafood

Forever Oceans signs deal with Brazilian Government for offshore concession for sustainable seafood production

Said to be the world’s largest offshore concession, the area is 3.5 times the size of Washington DC

January 25, 2022

In Brazil, the company will ocean-raise Forever Oceans Amberjack, known locally as ‘Olho de Boi’ or Remeiro. This versatile finfish is praised for its taste, protein, nutrition and is rich in Omega-3.

TopGum to triple capacity with new production plant

New line for gummy supplements adjoins current southern Israel facility

January 24, 2022

Gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd., has begun construction of a new, $30 million, 118,400 sq.-ft. plant, located 1.5 hours south of Tel Aviv.

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.

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Bowery Farming acquires Traptic, 3D vision and robotics harvesting startup

Cultured meat that looks and handles like real meat

Processors face higher commodity prices, but climate-smart technologies may help tame cost increases

People and Industry News: February 2022

Plant Openings & Expansions: February 2022

Log4j vulnerability: New IT/OT threat with lots of dangerous potential everywhere

Stellar promotes Mike Davis to senior vice president

Food industry to face downside risks this year

Forever Oceans signs deal with Brazilian Government for offshore concession for sustainable seafood production

TopGum to triple capacity with new production plant

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