Articles by Debra Schug

Study shows food and beverage CEOs well liked

How employees’ favorable view of management can help overall company goals.

June 7, 2017

Gordon Food Service’s CEO Rich Wolowski came in first place, with Ferrero’s Giovanni Ferrero and Barry Callebaut’s Antonie de Saint-Affrique following right behind.

Tetra Pak discusses the importance of sustainability in food processing

Company looks at how food and beverage makers can spur sustainability.

Debra Schug

June 5, 2017

June 5th is the United Nations World Environment Day, which the organization created to focus attention and spur action on tackling environmental issues.

Schwan's to acquire MaMa Rosa's Pizza

Debra Schug

June 1, 2017

Schwan’s Company, a US frozen-food business, has agreed to terms on acquiring MaMa Rosa’s Pizza LLC from HGGC.

Campbell Soup to invest in Chef'd

Debra Schug

May 25, 2017

Campbell Soup Company will invest $10 million in Chef’d, an online meal store.

The future looks bright for craft cocktails

As the craft beer market slows down, the industry looks to craft distilleries and all the condiments that go along with specialty mixed drinks.

Debra Schug

May 24, 2017

With the slowdown of the craft beer market and major roll-ups being predicted of small to mid-sized craft brewers, evidenced recently by Heineken’s full acquisition of California and Chicago’s Lagunitas Brewing Company, the beverage industry is looking towards more craft distilleries popping up in the near future.

Tech Update

Alternative processing helps meet consumer cravings

Innovative brands are adapting new technologies to create the novel food and beverage products consumers are craving.

Debra Schug

May 24, 2017

Changes in consumer priorities drive innovation in food processing.

Food Safety

Vanee Foods, Eli’s Cheesecake Company bet big on food safety

Two Chicago-area processors are reaping the benefits of putting food safety first

Debra Schug

May 15, 2017

Vanee Foods and Eli’s Cheesecake Company have a lot in common. Even though the former focuses on producing soups and sauces and the other focuses on delectable desserts, they are both family-owned businesses being run by second and third generations, both are located in the Chicagoland area and both are focused on food safety.

Food Packaging

New ready meal packaging combines tradition, convenience

A new range of exotic ready meals resembles a traditional tagine, a type of earthenware pot.

Debra Schug

May 15, 2017

The new design for Soulié Restauration’s Garbit brand comprises a thermoformed multilayer polypropylene container produced by RPC Bebo Plastik, with an injection-molded PP lid from RPC Bramlage, both in a warm terracotta color.

Editor's Note

Clear communication helps consumers understand food sources

Organic, sustainability efforts often overlooked because they're not promoted

Debra Schug

May 15, 2017

Big food companies often fail to inform consumers of where their ingredients actually come from.

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.

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.

Articles by Debra Schug

Study shows food and beverage CEOs well liked

Tetra Pak discusses the importance of sustainability in food processing

Schwan's to acquire MaMa Rosa's Pizza

Campbell Soup to invest in Chef'd

The future looks bright for craft cocktails

Alternative processing helps meet consumer cravings

Vanee Foods, Eli’s Cheesecake Company bet big on food safety

New ready meal packaging combines tradition, convenience

Clear communication helps consumers understand food sources

DanoneWave to be largest public benefit corp in US

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