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Ken’s Foods Partners with Rockwell Automation to Optimize End-of-Line Operations

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Ken's Foods implemented an on-machine architecture with Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 350 variable frequency drives (VFDs) accessible directly on production equipment, simplifying operations and delivering measurable gains.

Nestlé Purina to Open Pet Food Plant in Italy

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:45:00 -0400

The CHF 520 million ($648 million) facility will combine a wet pet food plant with a highly efficient logistics platform serving Purina as well as other Nestlé brands.

CRB Names Joe Finsterwald as First CTO

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:07:00 -0400

Finsterwald brings more than 15 years of leadership experience and will oversee CRB's technology, IT and data functions.

FDA Revokes Authorized Use of Orange B Color Additive

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:02:00 -0400

The agency also seeks to revoke authorization for use of Citrus Red. No. 2, used for coloring skins of mature oranges.

Data Modeling in Processing Targets Micro-Stops to Increase Quality

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AI may dominate industry conversations, but data modeling is delivering measurable results today. Discover how food, dairy and pet food manufacturers are using real-time production data to improve quality, increase throughput and give operators the insights needed to drive smarter decisions.

Smart Packaging: What Is It?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The world of smart packaging comprises many parts — intelligent equipment, recyclable materials, captivating art and lots of data — but pulling it together is a challenge. However, if done correctly, it benefits everyone in the supply chain from producer to consumer with timely information.

How Food Processors Power High-Demand Events

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:01:00 -0400

For food and beverage manufacturers, global events like the World Cup represent both a massive commercial opportunity and an operational pressure cooker.

Videojet Technologies Introduces 9310 Label Applicator

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:18:00 -0400

The system is designed for common pre-printed, pressure-sensitive labeling applications across rigid and flexible primary packaging, including containers, trays, pouches and promotional bottle labeling.

METTLER TOLEDO Debuts X56 DXD+ Dual Energy Photon-Counting X-Ray System

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Designed specifically for packaged applications, the X56 DXD+ delivers enhanced contamination detection capabilities where low-density contaminants, such as rubber and plastics, must be reliably detected.

FDA: Test Connecting Taylor Farms to Cyclospora Outbreak Was False Positive

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:22:00 -0400

The FDA originally had identified Taylor Farms de Mexico as the Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce supplier connected to the parasite outbreak that has sickened hundreds across the country.

Five-State Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:46:00 -0400

Taco Bell says it has taken action to remove potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states.

McCain Foods Launches Data-Driven Grower Pilot Program

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:00 -0400

McCain says the program gives its teams and potato growers a shared, consistent view of crop performance throughout the season, using data-driven insights to help identify variability earlier and prioritize attention where it matters most.

General Mills, ADM and Walmart Partner on Wheat Regenerative Agriculture Program

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:40:00 -0400

This program focuses on key growing regions where General Mills sources wheat from ADM for products sold through Walmart and Sam’s Club, demonstrating a shared commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience and farming communities.

FPSA to Launch Food Production Solutions Show in 2027

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:39:00 -0400

Set for Oct. 26-28, 2027, at McCormick Place in Chicago, the event replaces the Equipment Automation and Technology Show (EATS).

CDC: Confirmed Cyclosporiasis Cases Surpass 1,600

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:12:00 -0400

The agency reports 141 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported.

Michigan Health Officials Point Toward Lettuce as Source for Cyclospora Outbreak

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:27:00 -0400

The department, which has reported 2,640 cases as of July 13, noted other food items can’t be completely ruled out since no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the source.

Cross-Functional Food Safety: Breaking Silos to Drive Safe Food Manufacturing

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Food manufacturers face stricter demands as recalls and outbreaks push a more reactive focus on food safety. Responsibility is shifting from quality teams to shared ownership, using cross-functional approaches to improve safety, compliance, and daily practices.

Mitigating Brand Risk with Assured Product Destruction

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Finding a secure way to manage waste in the food and beverage industry helps ensure that through every change of hands waste is handled discreetly and securely, mitigating brand risk.

CDC: Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens More than 800

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:02:00 -0400

The agency says there are more than 1,500 cases that require further analysis to confirm domestically acquired cyclosporiasis.

CPG Firms Must Move Strategically to Meet Sustainable Packaging Goals

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As CPG companies transition to sustainable materials, trade-offs are almost guaranteed.

Harpak-ULMA Debuts Washdown Vertical Packaging System

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:11:00 -0400

Built for protein, poultry, cheese, frozen food and other high-sanitation applications, the VTC 840 WD combines full IP66 360° washdown capability with intelligent automation and ergonomic design.

Nestlé to Build $698M Nescafé Facility in Thailand

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:07:00 -0400

The new facility will use the most advanced technology, automation and AI-enabled systems to improve quality, efficiency and sustainability.

How Do Food Manufacturers Feel About Food Safety in Their Facilities?

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Food safety underpins every aspect of food manufacturing, yet new CRB research shows cost and competing priorities continue to hinder improvements. This month's From the Editor explores why investing in hygienic design and facility planning remains essential.

BS&B Safety Systems Debuts GHI Rupture Disk

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The GHI (Gasketed Hi/Lo) Rupture Disk activates at burst pressures as low as 12.5 mbar/5 in water column in 4 in/100 mm sizes.

Mondelez Introduces Recycled Flexible Packaging for Marabou Chocolate Bars

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:21:00 -0400

Using LyondellBasell CirculenRevive polymers with 100% attributed recycled content via an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, Mondelez is now offering packaging sourced from 75% recycled content.

Bimbo Bakeries USA to Eliminate Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives and Emulsifiers by 2028

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0400

By the end 2026, Bimbo Bakeries USA will complete the final phase of artificial color removal in occasional-consumption products such as sweet baked goods and snacks.

Danone: U.S. Operations Contribute $9.6B to Economy

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Danone USA’s economic impact study, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, aims to demonstrate how Danone supports American jobs, farming and manufacturing communities and economic resilience.

Nut Processor Pearl Crop Partners with Renewable America on Solar Projects

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The agreement between Renewable America and Pearl Crop covers four different projects across locations in Ripon, Linden and Stockton, California.

ROSS Introduces VM-80 VersaMix

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:03:00 -0400

The mixer features a three-wing anchor agitator powered by a 5 HP explosion-proof motor operating from 25 to 52 rpm.

PepsiCo: 70% of Key Ingredients Sustainably Sourced

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PepsiCo highlights progress against its 2030 Positive Agriculture (pep+) goals, with gains in scaling regenerative agriculture and restorative and protective practices, advancing sustainable sourcing, and improvements in livelihoods.