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    Packaging Materials

    Packaging Innovations Strive to Minimize or Eliminate Plastic

    Andy Hanacek
    Jan. 12, 2024
    Once a revolutionary innovation itself, plastic has become 'Packaging Enemy No. 1' nowadays, as food and beverage companies move toward more environmentally friendly materials...

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    Editor's Plate

    Editor's Plate: The Most Important Change at FDA

    Dave Fusaro
    There are many proposals and suggestions for the evolving Human Foods Program, but the most critical one should be speed.
    New Food Products

    Rollout! New Food Products of February 2024

    Little Debbie Valentine specials, Franklin Farms plant-based nuggets for kids, Tuscanini Reserve frozen pizza, Doritos Dinamita, Melting Pot Fondue Kits, Snoop Dogg’s frozen yogurt...
    Regulatory Compliance

    The Likely Food Safety Issues of 2024

    David Acheson
    Among heavy metals, other chemicals and inspecting foreign suppliers, the 'new' FDA will have its hands full this year.
    On the Plant Floor

    2024 Manufacturing Survey Results: Riding the Roller Coaster

    Andy Hanacek
    Our Manufacturing Outlook Survey shows optimism has risen for 2024, but labor shortages and tempered capital spending budgets could put the brakes on growth.
    Power Lunch

    Power Lunch: The Path to Profitability in the Plant-Based Meat Industry

    These analogues may require more collaboration than typical retail/consumer products.
    Equipment Products

    New Equipment Products: January 2024

    New equipment from CEJN North America, Loma Systems, Ross Mixers, Volkmann Inc., Dynatrol/Automation Products, Ystral, Key Technology.
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    Sweetening Solutions

    Precision-Fermented Sweeteners

    Ed Avis
    Modern technology added to an age-old process is increasing options and lowering prices of non-nutritive sweeteners.

    Industry News

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    Manufacturing Equipment

    New or Used Kettle Equipment Decision Guide

    Ready for a new kettle but aren't sure whether to buy new or used? This Guide can help.
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    Snack Foods

    The Fresh Factory Expands Snack Bar Production Capabilities

    Andy Hanacek
    Carol Stream, Ill.-based food and beverage processor has targeted the growing refrigerated snack bar category for growth.

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    Capital Spending

    Tyson Foods Opens New Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bacon Processing Plant

    Andy Hanacek
    400,000-sq.-ft. facility is expected to pump out 2 million pounds of bacon per week to support the Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand bacon portfolios.

    Environmental

    Mountaire Farms’ Millsboro, Delaware, Plant Finishes Phase 2 of Wastewater Upgrades

    Andy Hanacek
    Investment of $120 million to upgrade wastewater system mandated by settlement of lawsuits claiming poultry plant contaminated groundwater more than six years ago.

    People on the Move

    PepsiCo Beverages North America CEO to Retire, Join Wendy’s Restaurants as its CEO

    Andy Hanacek
    Kirk Tanner will lead the restaurant chain, while Ram Krishnan will take over as CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America.

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    Animal Proteins

    New Pork Processing Plant Opens in Western Canada, Easing Shipping Strains for Hog Farmers

    Andy Hanacek
    The North 49 Foods facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, will alleviate the need to ship Canadian-raised sows hundreds of miles across the border to the U.S. for processing.

    Worker Safety

    Mar-Jac Poultry Faces More Than $212k in Penalties for 16-Year-Old Worker’s Death

    Andy Hanacek
    Teenage sanitation worker was killed at the Hattiesburg plant in July 2023, after being caught in equipment that had not been locked/tagged out during cleaning.

    Environmental

    Missouri Prime Beef Packers Withdraws Application for Wastewater Discharge into River

    Andy Hanacek
    Permit application likely would have been denied after community, environmental groups voiced concerns over Pomme De Terre watershed’s current pollution levels.