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FDA shares results on PFAS testing in seafood

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:06:54 -0400

In a Constituent Update released today, the FDA has made available testing results for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood samples collected at retail.

Wildgood introduces caramelized fig non-dairy frozen dessert, made with EVOO

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:05:38 -0400

Reported to be the first and only non-dairy frozen dessert made with extra virgin olive oil, the company is launching a new flavor just in time for summer.

Gerber introduces Plant-tastic for toddlers

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:37:28 -0400

The pouches, snacks and meals are all made with plant-based, nutrient dense ingredients.

Hoffmann names André Seiler metal business unit managing director

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:05:53 -0500

André Seiler is named metal business unit managing director at Hoffmann and will commute between the two main production sites in Switzerland and The Netherlands.

Hoffmann upgrades facility in The Netherlands

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:33:51 -0500

Hoffmann, a global provider of packaging for infant-food, nutritional and wellbeing products, has upgraded its manufacturing facility in The Netherlands to include a dedicated tins production line for baby milk powder products.

How the pandemic is shaping the future of global fruit production in 2022

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:48:51 -0500

The pandemic brought a wave of challenges with everything from labor to logistics. Yet, as consumer interest in fresh produce increased by more than 10% in 2020, fruit suppliers, scientists, horticulturists and growers are overcoming these setbacks to usher in a new period of efficiency and innovation.

Kraft Heinz is combining its U.S. and Canada businesses into a North America Zone

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:01:53 -0500

Kraft Heinz announced it will combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal quarter of 2022.

What Big Food can learn from smaller companies

schugd@bnpmedia.com (Debra Schug) — Fri, 11 May 2018 14:17:00 -0400

Phil Kafarakis discusses why Big Food should be looking at incubators and accelerators to drive innovation.

Industry 4.0’s impact on the food and beverage industry

schugd@bnpmedia.com (Debra Schug) — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:21:00 -0400

Tetra Pak recently hosted a webinar on Industry 4.0 and explained why it sees a tremendous opportunity Industry 4.0 poses to the food and beverage industry, including increased vigilance over food safety, improved productivity, improved quality assurance and a greater ability to manage complex global supply chains.

Nestlé selling US confectionery business to Ferrero

schugd@bnpmedia.com (Debra Schug) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:05:00 -0500

Nestlé's US confectionery business includes popular chocolate brands, such as Butterfinger, Crunch, BabyRuth, 100Grand, Raisinets, Chunky, OhHenry! and SnoCaps.

Digitizing the food and beverage work environment

schugd@bnpmedia.com (Debra Schug) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 09:51:00 -0500

With the increase of advanced automation in plants, the industry is largely struggling to find qualified, skilled laborers that can operate the equipment.

Analysts react to Amazon’s $13.7B deal for Whole Foods

schugd@bnpmedia.com (Debra Schug) — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:16:00 -0400

Two analysts explain what the $13.7 billion deal means for the food industry.

West Liberty Foods wins Manufacturing Leadership Award

schugd@bnpmedia.com (Debra Schug) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:00:00 -0400

The food processor was recognized for its digital manufacturing transformation with the assistance of Leading2Lean, a cloud-based lean manufacturing solution provider.