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Ingredients

Renaissance BioScience announces new patents for acrylamide-reducing yeast technology in five countries

February 24, 2022

Renaissance BioScience, a global bioengineering company, has received new patent allowances and grants for its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing yeast (ARY) from regulatory authorities in China, Russia, India, Australia and Vietnam. These five new ARY patent grants and allowances join previously issued patents from the U.S., Japan, Indonesia, Chile and Colombia, with patents pending in multiple additional markets.

The Danfoss components provide the brains of the CO2 chiller developed by Pro-Refrigeration, Inc. and installed in a California dairy. Photo courtesy Danfoss

Refrigeration Controls

Carbon dioxide chiller provides ample cold for dairy and replaces propane heat for hot water

In this case the old axiom, killing two birds with one stone applies: a win-win for the environment and lower long-term operating costs

February 23, 2022

With this carbon dioxide chiller installed at a dairy, not only does it cool the milk better, it also provides heat for washing equipment.

Pregis offers new sustainable cushion film

Pregis debuts 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film

February 23, 2022

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is introducing its new Renew Zero 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film for use with its AirSpeed systems across Europe.

Hixson has been certified as a “Great Place to Work.”

Company News

Hixson certified as a “Great Place to Work”

Recognition comes after survey from global benchmarking company

February 23, 2022

Hixson, the Cincinnati-based architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Coca-Cola releases limited-edition 'space-flavored' beverage

February 22, 2022

The Coca-Cola Company recently unveiled its new global innovation platform, Coca-Cola Creations, along with its first limited-edition product, Coca-Cola Starlight.

FDA warns consumers against certain powdered baby food

Food Safety

FDA warns consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, EleCare powdered infant formulas

February 18, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. All of the cases are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Mich. facility.

Industry Leaders

Meat Institute, FMI announce 2022 Leaders of Tomorrow program winners

Each year, the two organizations select ten young industry leaders who show creativity and innovation

February 17, 2022

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute, NAMI) and FMI—The Food Industry Association announced ten winners for the 2022 Leaders of Tomorrow Program.

Refrigeration equipment, controls company M&M Carnot acquires controls manufacturer Logix

Transaction to create a controls provider with capabilities to serve the industrial refrigeration market with technological solutions

February 17, 2022

Logix, a Seattle-area industrial controls manufacturer, has been serving the industrial refrigeration market with controls solutions for wineries, cold storage warehouses, distribution centers and processing plants focusing on safety, efficiency and sustainability.

People News

Rittal appoints Andreas Ruzic as CEO of Rittal USA

Ruzic takes on his new role while maintaining his EVP position at Rittal North America

February 17, 2022

Rittal North America LLC, a global provider of system solutions for industrial and IT enclosures, appointed Andreas Ruzic as chief executive officer of Rittal USA.

EPC Standards

GS1 US launches cross-industry RFID discussion group

Inaugural meeting will feature speakers from Walmart, Auburn University and RFID Journal

February 16, 2022

GS1 US has established a cross-industry radio frequency identification (RFID) discussion group that seeks to address best practices for implementing electronic product code (EPC)–enabled RFID to support supply chain and inventory management imperatives.