Innovation DouxMatok, Südzucker announce sugar reduction technology partnership Companies aim to reduce sugar in products without affecting taste Casey Laughman July 31, 2018 Südzucker, Europe's leading sugar company, has partnered with DouxMatok to reduce sugar content in food products without affecting taste.Read More
Food Safety FDA, CDC investigating cyclosporiasis outbreak Outbreak believed to be linked to McDonald's salads Casey Laughman July 30, 2018 The FDA, CDC and state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis believed to be caused by salads from McDonald's. Read More
Packaging Kingsford launches new packaging for precooked ribs Package offers consumers convenience, longer shelf life Casey Laughman July 30, 2018 A new packaging solution for Kingsford branded precooked ribs has extended the product's shelf life to more than four months.Read More
Packaging Flexible Packaging Association opens submissions for Student Design Challenge Submissions due by September 21 for 2019 contest Casey Laughman July 23, 2018 The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced that the 2019 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge is accepting entries.Read More
Mergers and Acquisitions Albertsons acquisition of Safeway challenged Challenger claims deal violated terms governing Safeway shares Wayne Labs July 23, 2018 Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced that it has received a claim that its acquisition of Safeway violated terms governing Safeway notes.Read More
Replacement Parts Fogg Filler announces Spartan Parts subsidiary New division focuses on custom parts design and fabrication Casey Laughman July 23, 2018 Fogg Filler Company has announced the creation of Spartan Parts, a subsidiary focused on custom parts design and fabrication.Read More
Recalls Ritz products recalled due to possible Salmonella Products contain whey powder recalled due to potential Salmonella Casey Laughman July 23, 2018 Mondelēz Global LLC has announced a nationwide recall of Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products due to the potential presence of Salmonella.Read More
Energy Management Packaging manufacturer adds lithium-ion battery power storage system Energy storage system will optimize energy usage, decrease demand charges and save money Wayne Labs July 20, 2018 Enel X has signed an agreement with Ontario-based food packaging company Amhil North America for the installation and operation of a 2.34 MW/4.7 MWh lithium-ion, behind-the-meter energy storage system.Read More
Food Safety Utz potato chips recalled due to undeclared soy Barbeque chips were distributed to retail outlets in several states Casey Laughman July 16, 2018 Utz Quality Foods, LLC, has voluntarily recalled select expiration dates of Utz Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips due to undeclared soy.Read More
Expansions Stampede Meat announces New Mexico expansion New Mexico facility will employ almost 1,300 Casey Laughman July 16, 2018 Stampede Meat, Inc., has announced it will be expanding to New Mexico, the company's first expansion outside its home state of Illinois.Read More