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Tyson Foods' Suppliers of the Year

Nine companies selected for annual honor

April 27, 2017

"We are deeply appreciative of our suppliers as they are critical to Tyson Foods’ success as a company,” said Melanie Russell, senior vice president of procurement, Tyson Foods.

Sustainability at FA&M 2017

DanoneWave to be largest public benefit corp in US

The company’s sustainability director discusses merger and operational goals at FA&M 2017.

Debra Schug

April 27, 2017

Deanna Bratter, director of corporate sustainability, recently spoke at Food Engineering’s Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference in Naples, Fla. She says the purpose that is coming to life for DanoneWave is centered on maintaining a balance of doing what is right for the business, for people and for the planet.

Industrial Automation

ABB, IBM announce industrial artificial intelligence partnership

Collaboration will begin with launch of manufacturing and smart grid solutions

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

ABB and IBM have announced a collaboration that combines ABB’s Ability digital portfolio with IBM’s Watson program.

Brand Expansion

Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand expands

Ice cream available in four new states as part of expanded marketing campaign

Casey Laughman

April 26, 2017

Dean Foods has announced that its Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand is expanding to new markets in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico.

Food Safety

Hash browns recalled due to possible golf ball contamination

Product may contain materials that cause choking hazard

Casey Laughman

April 24, 2017

McCain Foods USA is recalling frozen hash browns that may be contaminated with golf ball materials that were inadvertently harvested with potatoes.

Food Safety

Popsicles recalled due to possible Salmonella

Popsicles sold in southeastern United States

Casey Laughman

April 19, 2017

Doraville, Ga.-based La Granja is recalling 4,000 bags of popsicles due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety

Smokehouse of NY recalls smoked fish

Product recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Casey Laughman

April 13, 2017

The Smokehouse of NY, based in Mamaroneck, NY, is recalling smoked fish products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety

Frozen peas recalled due to possible Listeria

Lakeside Foods recalls Season’s Choice Peas distributed by Aldi

Casey Laughman

April 12, 2017

Manitowoc, Wis.-based Lakeside Foods has recalled more than 1,500 packages of frozen peas due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety

Chocolate cakes recalled for undeclared allergen

Cakes had undeclared almond paste due to labeling error

Casey Laughman

April 12, 2017

Belleville, N.J.-based Orthodox Baking Co. has recalled packages of Oberlander Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake due to undeclared almond paste.

Walmart’s Labeling and Retail Ready Packaging (RRP) Guidelines Demystified

Tetra Pak and Wal-Mart address food packaging issues

The ProFood Tech show featured insights and trends in food and beverage packaging, processing and operations.

Debra Schug

April 7, 2017

Technology and solutions offered to meet food and beverage processors’ growing needs.

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.