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Lean Manufacturing

5 common mistakes to avoid while using lean manufacturing to improve efficiency

Understanding lean principles will foster a culture of continuous improvement

March 23, 2022

Every industry wants to improve their efficiency, reduce operating costs and increase operating margins. One proven way to achieve these goals is to embrace the principles of lean manufacturing.

Laird Superfood, Inc. announced Daryl Moore as the company’s new senior vice president of sales.

People News

Laird Superfood appoints Daryl Moore as its new senior vice president

Moore has more than 30 years leadership experience in food and beverage

March 20, 2022

We are delighted to have Daryl at the helm of our Laird Superfood Sales team,” says Jason Vieth, Laird Superfood CEO and President.

Omya, based in Switzerland, has acquired the distributor Prima Inter-Chem in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Omya strengthens its growth in Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of Prima Inter-Chem

Prima Inter-Chem Sdn Bhd is a diversified distributor of ingredients and specialty chemicals in Malaysia and Indonesia

March 17, 2022

Prima and Omya share the same values and a business approach of helping customers and principals expand their markets

Starbucks President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson will retire after 13 years of service

People News

Starbucks announces leadership transition

Starbucks President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson will retire after 13 years of service; Founder Howard Schultz will fill in temporarily

March 17, 2022

Starbucks Corporation has announced that Kevin Johnson, president and chief executive officer, intends to retire after a 13-year tenure at the company.

Aleph Farms’ scientists, Dr. Keren Tazat-Fireberg and Dr. Hezi Hayun, analyze collagen-producing cells under a microscope. Photo courtesy Aleph Farms

Cell Cultured Products

Beyond cell-cultured meat to other useful products--without the cow

Once the technology was in place to produce steak, Aleph Farms extended its development process to produce collagen

March 16, 2022

Aleph Farms, purveyor of cultivated beef steaks, hasn’t stopped at just producing steak without the cow.

Fried chicken sandwich breading factory Kerry Rome Georgia

Plant Openings

Kerry opens upgraded coatings and breadcrumbs facility in Georgia

The $136 million project features sustainability benefits throughout

March 16, 2022

The $136 million, 316,000-square-foot project features sustainability benefits throughout.

Canned Cocktails

SouthNorte Brands debuts RTD canned tequila cocktails in three flavors

March 14, 2022

San Diego-based SouthNorte Brands has launched into the ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail category with three 12oz. tequila based cocktails: Paloma, Matador and a Mexican Mule. SouthNorte’s colorful can is designed with an homage to Mexico, featuring the traditional and decorative papel picado.

Nuts & Bolts

Food and AgTech trends that are shaping the future of food

March 14, 2022

S2G Ventures, a multi-stage investment firm focused on the food, agriculture, ocean and seafood markets, reveals 10 food and AgTech trends that will shape the future of food in 2022.

Pilot Plant Tel Aviv Cultivated Meat SuperMeat

Alternative Proteins

Ajinomoto invests in SuperMeat, focuses on establishing supply chain for cultivated meat industry

March 11, 2022

SuperMeat, a food-tech company focused on cultivated meat, announced a new strategic partnership with Ajinomoto to establish a commercially viable supply chain platform for the cultivated meat industry.

Canned Cocktails

Beam Suntory brand Sauza launches RTD canned agave cocktails in four flavors

March 11, 2022

Beam Suntory brand Sauza is launching ready-to-drink (RTD) Mexican-inspired cocktails in four flavors. The cocktails help meet current demand from RTD drinkers looking beyond seltzers.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Anheuser-Busch to Close Two Breweries, Sell a Third

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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July 23, 2025

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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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