EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards reports on recent food and beverage industry developments, including new plants from Bauducco and Gelatys, expansions from Killer Brownie and DG Foods, and Good Culture’s partnership with a Michigan dairy co-op.
As Koch Foods evaluated its endpoint strategy, it faced a familiar issue for many manufacturers: how to modernize IT infrastructure without increasing operational complexity or sacrificing reliability.
Once operational, the 155,000-sq.-ft. facility will enhance the Canadian company’s processing capacity, increase procurement from Ontario farms and support economic growth across rural communities.
The company’s expansion involves installing new automated chicken nugget portioning equipment, which will allow the company to expand its nugget capacity.
Built from corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel with static seals, encapsulated windings and IP69 ingress protection, ABB’s Food Safe Feather Picker motor withstands daily high-pressure cleaning.
The USDA’s proposed framework for controlling Salmonella in poultry processing facilities is a big step forward in the fight against foodborne outbreaks. Adjusting to the framework will take effort from poultry processors—but with the right chemistries and strategies, they can position themselves to thrive in this new environment.
Jarrett Foods offers a range of high-quality products, such as whole bird cut-up, custom breast and thigh deboning, breast and tender hand portioning, marination, and re-packing services.