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FPSA weighs in against mandatory supplier testing

FPSA’s 2021 Red Circle Honors nomination deadline July 30

June 4, 2021

The Food Processing Suppliers Association is accepting nominations through July 30 for the 2021 Red Circle Honors. Through the Red Circle Honors, FPSA’s Women’s Alliance Network recognizes women from the food and beverage industry for their achievements, as well as an FPSA member company for its work in promoting workplace gender balance.

Packaging

Modified atmosphere packaging use grows in fresh meat packaging

Kristen Kazarian

June 4, 2021

Fresh meat packaging manufacturers are looking at significant growth due to an increase in adoption of advanced packaging solutions.

Robotics

Kellogg’s goes to school

Cereal brand installs robots through a pilot program with DoorDash

June 4, 2021

The cereal brand has just installed cereal-dispensing robots through its’ DoorDash pilot program.

to Collaborate With Start-Ups on Addressing Sustainability, Technology and Consumer Challenges

Incubators

Barilla to collaborate with start-ups on sustainability, technology and consumer challenges

Company launches fourth Good Food Makers global accelerator

Kristen Kazarian

June 4, 2021

Italian food company Barilla, headquartered in Chicago, made a call for start-ups to participate in the fourth Good Food Makers global accelerator.

Smithfield reveals new commitments in its 2020 Sustainability Impact Report

The protein supplier has announced it will reduce GHG emissions across its entire domestic supply chain 30 percent by 2030 as well as obtain 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power, over the same time period.

Sharon Spielman

June 3, 2021

Smithfield Foods Inc. reports that its new carbon reduction goal will reduce the company’s GHG emissions by nearly 5 million metric tons—the equivalent of removing over 1 million cars from the world’s roads or planting 216 million new trees.

Manufacturing News

COVID-19, social unrest spur facility security reviews

Processors turn focus to physical security to protect employees and food

June 1, 2021

COVID-19 has re-affirmed the need for design changes in food plants to help prevent spread. Processors are also re-evaluating their facilities’ security readiness.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS posts updated reports on antimicrobial resistance profile

June 1, 2021

The quarterly antimicrobial resistance data for FSIS product categories has been updated on the FSIS website.

Recalls

JOLLY TIME® Pop Corn Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Healthy Pop® Kettle Corn

Kristen Kazarian

May 18, 2021

No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date.

Hiperbaric hosts virtual HPP Innovation Week for the food & beverage industry

May 17, 2021

Company announces launch of HPP incubator centers in Miami and Spain for HPP testing and consulting, packaging and new product development.

RealWear technology lets engineers walk through sites even when not physically present

Coping with COVID-19

COVID-19 review: Shorter supply chains and reliance on 3D tools for remote walk-throughs

While supply chain problems were plentiful, this A&E firm was able to keep food industry projects going with high-tech devices

Wayne Labs

May 13, 2021

Recent trends caused mostly by the COVID-19 pandemic have put the squeeze on food processors and the supply chain to get food where it needs to go. Now as some states and cities are “opening up,” restaurants and other food service establishments are beginning to see their business increasing, which will mean a gradual shift in the supply chain—something that most processors and logistics providers will be able to handle, compared to a year ago when supply chains broke everywhere.