Food and beverage manufacturing - Articles - Page 56

Lindt to purchase Russell Stover

July 14, 2014

Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli is sweetening its confectionary portfolio, announcing it has reached a definitive agreement to purchase Russell Stover Candies, Inc.

PMMI’s Food Safety & Traceability Report Dives into FSMA Perceptions & Next Steps

Compliance requires greater traceability capabilities, advanced sanitary equipment construction and thorough training

Jeremy Gerrard

June 30, 2014

Many stakeholders in the food industry are confused about implementation deadlines surrounding FSMA, according to a recent study from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Heinz and Ford collaborate to develop sustainable vehicle materials

Jeremy Gerrard

June 10, 2014

In a seemingly unlikely relationship, the condiment and automotive worlds are colliding as H.J. Heinz Company and Ford Motor Company announce a partnership to develop a more sustainable bio-plastic material for vehicles made from tomato fiber.

Manufacturing News

Cheap energy—but for how long?

Wayne Labs

June 9, 2014

The lower price of natural gas has unfortunately caused some users to take short-term views of energy prices.

Editor's Note

Attaining clarity in a complicated and demanding industry

Joyce Fassl

June 4, 2014

As you know, finding the best ways to conduct business and achieve success in the food and beverage manufacturing industry can be very complicated.

Plant Openings: June 2014

June 3, 2014

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Panera says it will cut out all artificial ingredients

Jeremy Gerrard

June 3, 2014

A new comprehensive food policy from Panera Bread intends to remove all artificial additives from bakery-café food menu by the end of 2016 in a move the company says is a roadmap for continuous improvement and accountability.

Mondelez International, D.E Master Blenders 1753 to merge coffee businesses

Companies announce intention to launch new company Jacobs Douwe Egberts with revenues projected at more than $7 billion.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Companies announce intention to launch new company Jacobs Douwe Egberts with revenues projected at more than $7 billion.

TECH FLASH

Hillshire Brands to acquire Pinnacle Foods

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2014

Companies announce that Hillshire will acquire all outstanding shares of Pinnacle in a cash and stock transaction valued at $6.6 billion.

Plant Openings & Expansions : May 2014

May 6, 2014

Amy’s Kitchen will invest nearly $100 million to build a new 500,000-sq.-ft. organic food manufacturing plant in Goshen, NY. The project is planned to be finished by the end of 2016.