Facility Operations

Packaging producer CKF launches new Canadian production line

CKF Inc. has launched a new production line at its Langley, British Columbia factory for its certified home compostable food packaging solution Earthc... continue reading »

Ingredient company RIBUS opens new production facility in Nevada

Ingredient manufacturing company RIBUS Inc. has opened its first solely owned and operated production facility. The 15,000-square-foot plant near Reno... continue reading »

Program offers food safety certifications for aspiring and current professionals

A new food safety program from the Association of Food and Drug Officials offers credentialing for aspiring food safety professionals and those alread... continue reading »

$320M in USDA funding aims to strengthen food supply chains

Nineteen states are receiving a share of $320 million in federal funding designed to to strengthen food supply chains and create agricultural business... continue reading »

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Global food processing manufacturer opens new office in South Africa

Heat and Control Inc., a global manufacturer of custom industrial processing and packaging equipment for the food processing industry, has opened a ne... continue reading »

Greenhouse Learning Center to speed development of compostable packaging

Frito-Lay and Quaker have opened a Greenhouse Learning Center to field test, measure and analyze compostable packaging at PepsiCo’s research and dev... continue reading »

Extruder worth nearly $1 million donated to Purdue University

A pair of global industrial leaders have donated a key piece of food processing equipment worth nearly $1 million to Purdue University. Hillenbrand... continue reading »

The Ugly Co. opens new processing plant, unveils new packaging

The Ugly Co., a producer of dried snacks from imperfect fruit, is opening a new processing plant in California and unveiling new packaging. The 23.... continue reading »

Dozens of robotic solutions to be displayed at FIRA USA 2023

Ready for a robot parade? FIRA USA 2023 will showcase the latest in autonomous technology Sept. 19-21 at the Salinas Sports Complex in Salinas, Cal... continue reading »

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Grant funding available to help farms comply with Produce Safety Rule

Qualified S.C. farmers can receive up to $2,000 per year per farm for on-site food safety improvements through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding... continue reading »