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This September saw Del Monte Foods Inc., Walnut Creek, Calif., expand its JOYBA Bubble Tea Botanicals line with two new flavors: Strawberry Rose and Sweet Peach Honeysuckle. The line debuted [...]

Sunsweet Growers Inc., Yuba City, Calif., greeted summer with three new lines: Sierra Trail Bites, Probiotic+ Prunes and Amazin Prune with Lemonade. New Sierra Trail Bites feature dried fruit, nuts, [...]

Hormel Foods Corp., Austin, Minn., said it consulted with consumers and industry experts before expanding its Planters Line with three bold new flavors of cashews: Rosemary and Sea Salt, Cinnamon [...]

The article focuses on the importance of improving operational availability in the food processing industry to drive growth and ensure long-term success. Topics include integration of lean manufacturing principles, tackling common industry challenges such as equipment failures and process inefficiencies, and leveraging advanced maintenance management tools and technologies such as predictive maintenance and IoT for operational monitoring and optimization.

The article focuses on showcasing next-generation dairy ingredient technologies, highlighting non-thermal processing methods and advancements in dairy processing techniques and formulations. Topics include the adoption of greener processing methods, the use of ultra-shear technology and Millisecond technology in dairy production, and the exploration of synthetic biology for dairy production.

The article focuses on the Food Processing Suppliers Association's (FPSA) innovative Food Industry Technician (FIT) Certification program, designed to address the industry's need for skilled technicians amid a surge in construction and modernization projects. Topics include the development of essential plant skills through hands-on training, the collaboration between FPSA and OEMs to attract younger workers, and the evolving workforce requirements in the food processing industry.

The article focuses on the continued investment by food and beverage manufacturers in improving their facilities despite signs of a recession, particularly in areas such as automation to enhance throughput and meet consumer demands. Topics include insights from industry experts on the importance of automation investments, regulatory developments in food safety, and emerging trends in healthy eating and flavor preferences among consumers.

The article focuses on the potential impact of high-efficiency laser heating solutions on the food processing industry, highlighting their ability to offer quick and precise food processing while saving energy. Topics include the advantages of laser ovens for baking and drying processes, emphasizing their speed, energy efficiency, and ability to maintain food quality, ultimately presenting a promising option for improving productivity and reducing environmental impact in food manufacturing.

Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, greeted this new year with a host of new offerings including two cobranded mixes involving its Duncan Hines and Mrs. Butterworth's brands with Cinnabon (Focus Brands). [...]

'I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream.' There is plenty of good news to scream about. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global ice cream market will [...]

The article reviews the results of the State of Food Manufacturing survey, indicating an increase in production volume driven by factors like increased sales and demand. However, it highlights the challenges faced by food manufacturers, such as rising material costs and labor issues, impacting profitability and the need for productivity improvements.

The article focuses on the IFT FIRST event, organized by the Institute of Food Technologists, which aims to explore food science and innovations for future-proofing the food system. It mentions the event offers educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibition showcasing the latest in food science intelligence, as well as discussions on sustainability, food safety, and novel technology and innovation.

FE IS CELEBRATING WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING in one of the best ways we can--by giving them a platform to speak about their journey to success and their hardships. Since beginning [...]

Pulmuone USA, Fullerton, Calif., said its Nasoya tofu brand exhibited at October's Global Produce & Floral Show and showcased its Plantspired ready-to-eat plant-based meal solutions The line includes Plantspired Toss'ables [...]

MERRIAM-WEBSTER ANNUALLY CHOOSES A WORD that its staff feels best describes the past year. In 2022, the word was 'gaslighting,' which the dictionary people define as 'the act or practice [...]

Convenience, plant-based nutrition, and restaurant-inspired international flavors are driving food innovations, and chopped salads kits are well positioned to drive growth for the value-added salad, according to Fresh Express Inc. [...]

The article focuses on the integration of continuous improvement (CI) programs with data-driven upgrades in the context of smart manufacturing in food plants. Topics include insights from a CESMII webinar, discussions on managing plant floor data, strategies for leveraging data insights, and the importance of experimentation over traditional pilot projects in implementing a smart manufacturing mindset.

Everything Legendary, known for its gourmet, flavor-packed vegan burger patties, has launched a line of boneless Wyngz that are ready for takeoff in tantalizing flavors for the whole family to [...]

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Chike Nutrition LLC, Abilene, Tex., extended its Chike Protein Iced coffee powder line with a Pumpkin Spice flavor. Each serving of Chike Pumpkin Spice Protein Iced Coffee contains 20g of [...]

With its mix of textures and flavors, manufacturers say flexibility is part of granola's charm. Its adaptability has also Led to combining indulgent, fan-favorite inclusions with ingredients that further boost [...]

Del Monte Foods. Inc., Walnut Creek. Calif., said two more of its products--Del Monte Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Infusions--were Upcycled Certified[TM] by the Upcycled Food Association. Through these [...]

Riviana Foods Inc., Houston, Texas, extended its Minute Rice Cups product offering line with two new varieties: Jalapeno Rice and Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa. Riviana says Minute Jalapeno Rice [...]

IT'S CLEAR that the plant-based revolution rolls on and continues to evolve. And not only has it reached mainstream status--but now it might be described as a global phenomenon. Interest [...]

Global supply chains can be challenging to track and trace as paper trails can be difficult to follow, and they do not offer transparency. Additionally, there is a chance that [...]

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many cold foods manufacturers and distributors to pivot sharply from foodservice-focused production to retail, due to shutdowns and historic changes in consumer demand. For many [...]

All you need is a bowl, a spoon and some milk to enjoy one of the simplest childhood pleasures --cold cereal. Who can forget being a young child and sitting [...]

Driven by the huge increase in at-home meal occasions during the COVID-19 pandemic, bacon, like numerous other proteins, has seen an upsurge in overall buyers vs. a year ago for […]

MORE THAN 300 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY SHOW OFF THEIR COOKING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF PROCESSED MEAT. With more than 900 attendees, 81 speakers, 39 sessions and a few […]

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VITAQUEST'S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS in a garage have evolved over the past 40 years, and today the company is a global nutraceutical and functional foods custom contract manufacturer producing, packaging and [...]

THE PROCESSING OF FOOD AT HIGH VOLUME has traditionally posed many problems for robots and cobots, and has lagged behind other industries. Foods have a variety of shapes and sizes [...]

In January, U.S. plastic bag manufacturers and recyclers signed a sustainability commitment for the industry and renamed its coalition the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance (ARPBA). The agreement by ARPBA [...]

WITH MORE THAN THREE out of four consumers worldwide claiming to read ingredient labels, it has become critical that food and beverage manufacturers offer clean-label products consumers can trust. Like [...]

Ever since the advent of legal cannabis product commercialization, companies developing and producing these infused foods and beverages have sought viable equipment to help them create consistent, high-quality products for [...]

Widespread traceability in che mear and poultry sector appears to be a concept whose time has come. With more shoppers seeking transparency from food merchandisers, it is increasingly important for […]

It started with a simple idea that good food makes the world go round. And, that good food means no chemicals, preservatives or artificial colors, flavors or ingredients--ever. It means [...]

Good Foods Group is on a mission to make good-for-you food better. This means foods without any chemicals, preservatives or artificial colors, flavors and ingredients. It means ingredients that consumers [...]

CONSUMERS INCREASINGLY are seeking food and beverage products that promise to promote 'beauty from within.' The ingredients that can help fulfill that promise (sometimes known as cosmeceuticals or nutricosmetics) are [...]

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CLEAN AND CLEAR labeling concerns are well established in the food and beverage industry and have been featured through all Innova Market Insights' "Top Ten Trends" forecasts in recent years. [...]

The multi-year rise in bacon looks to be softening relative to the last five years, and much of that decline can be traced to the outbreak of African swine fever […]

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IF THERE REALLY IS a "war on sugar" taking place in the food industry, somebody forgot to tell breakfast cereal makers. Last year brought a dizzying array of new presweetened [...]

GROWING WORRIES about the health effects of sugar and carbohydrates are pushing bakery food companies in new directions. When it comes to weight gain, Americans are increasingly likely to view [...]

"GREEN APPEAL" is one of In nova Market Insights' top trends for 2019. It reflects a food industry increasingly committed to answering a more mindful consumer's expectations around sustainability. In [...]

The article focuses on the potential of absorption cooling as a solution for food and beverage manufacturers to reduce operational costs and decarbonize their processes. Topics include the environmental impact of food and beverage production, advancements in absorption chillers allowing for lower temperatures without high-GWP refrigerants, and the benefits of utilizing waste heat to power absorption chillers in industrial decarbonization efforts.

One word can easily describe the year organizations in the food, restaurant and grocery industries have had in 2020: Change. Refrigerated foods distributors were caught in the middle of all […]

The article discusses legislative initiatives concerning meat labeling, with a spotlight on bills like the USA Beef Act and the FAIR Labels Act. It examines the ramifications of these proposed regulations, encompassing obligatory labeling stipulations for meat products and the involvement of regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).