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Agricultural Research

Protein found in fungus bypasses plant defenses

Knowledge of SsPINE1 could help researchers develop new, more precise system of control measures for the Sclerotinia sclerotiorum fungus

April 25, 2022

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) reports that a protein which allows the fungus that causes white mold stem rot in more than 600 plant species to overcome plant defenses has been identified by a team of USDA ARS and Washington State University scientists.

People and Industry News | April 2022

April 22, 2022

The latest executive news and announcements in the food and beverage processing industry.

Technology Investment

Kraft Heinz, Microsoft join forces to accelerate supply chain innovation as part of broader digital transformation

Multiyear cloud and AI agreement will focus on joint innovations across Kraft Heinz operations and product portfolio, representing one of the company’s largest technology investments to date

April 21, 2022

The Kraft Heinz Company and Microsoft Corp. are joining forces to develop solutions designed to accelerate the consumer goods giant’s transformation and enable a more resilient supply chain.

Water conservation is at the heart of Westfalia’s sustainability strategy

Avocado producer and supplier pioneers a low-flow drip irrigation technique

April 21, 2022

Westfalia Fruit Group, a multinational supplier of avocados, fresh vegetables and fruit, is rolling out a sustainable water solution across its network of farms as part of far-reaching sustainability commitments.

Food companies, retailers convert sustainable talk into action

Brands that promote environmental initiatives can achieve measurable results through more sustainable inputs and products

Wayne Labs

April 15, 2022

With Earth Week occurring this month, consumers are especially in tune with sustainability issues related to climate change.

Burcon receives co-investment from Protein Industries Canada to develop food-grade proteins from sunflower seeds

April 11, 2022

Burcon NutraScience Corporation, developer of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, has received a co-investment from Proteins Industries Canada for the development of high-quality protein ingredients from sunflower seeds.

One common ingredient at industrial scale can cause odor problems for neighbors

Odor Control

Plant-based oils can neutralize odors at food facilities

With the available technology today, food processors can neutralize odors safely without covering them up—and with natural, safe substances

Laura Haupert, Ph.D., is the Chief Scientific Officer for OMI Industries

Dr. Laura Haupert

April 6, 2022

Many companies mismanage odors by attempting to cover up foul smells, but this is not an effective practice because simply masking odors is a temporary solution.

Chipotle is testing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology

Supply Chain Traceability

Chipotle tests RFID technology for traceability through its supply chain

With suppliers signed onto the program, food is scanned as it leaves their premises, when it arrives at the distribution center and at individual restaurants

April 4, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been testing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to enhance its traceability and inventory systems

Klöckner Pentaplast plans a major expansion for its Beaver, West Virginia manufacturing site

Plant Expansions

Klӧckner Pentaplast to add rPET/PET capacity to its Beaver, West Virginia site

The multi-million dollar investment will grow the company's sustainable food packaging capabilities in North America

April 1, 2022

Klöckner Pentaplast has chosen its production facility in Beaver, West Virginia for a multi-million dollar production expansion project

Oatly transitions North American production facilities to 100% renewable electricity for 2021

March 31, 2022

Oatly Group AB announced that for 2021 its two North American production facilities, located in Millville, N.J., and Ogden, Utah, sourced 100% renewable electricity for the first time.