Facility Operations

Lamb Weston opens expanded operations in Washington

Lamb Weston joined with community and civic leaders on Oct. 16, to celebrate the completed expansion of its operations in Richland, Washington. The $2... continue reading »

Taylor Farms completes its largest solar installation

Taylor Farms has completed the company's largest solar panel installation to date. Located at Taylor Farms Pacific in Tracy, California, the new solar... continue reading »

Industry execs to discuss report on unsaleables reduction strategies

Industry executives will present the most effective strategies CPG retailers, manufacturers and suppliers can implement to reduce the annual $15 billi... continue reading »

Michigan fruit processor files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Cherry Growers Inc. (CGI) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Thursday, Aug. 31. Headquartered in Grawn near Tra... continue reading »

Nebraska seminar program helps food entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs looking to start a food business are encouraged to register for the National Food Entrepreneur Program offered by the University of Nebr... continue reading »

Little Potato Company opens Wisconsin processing facility

The Little Potato Company recently celebrated the official grand opening of its new U.S. processing facility in DeForest, near Madison, Wisconsin. ... continue reading »

Mann Packing breaks ground on new facility

Mann Packing broke ground Aug. 2 on its new processing facility in Gonzales, California. The groundbreaking ceremony featured company representatives,... continue reading »

USDA awards $4.6 million for nanotechnology research

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded 13 grants totaling $4.6 million for research on the next generation of agricult... continue reading »

Accraply names VP of sales and marketing

Jeff Strobach has been appointed to vice president of sales and marketing at Accraply. The company, part of Barry-Wehmiller, designs and manufactures ... continue reading »

Anchor thermoforming plants receive hygiene certification

Anchor Packaging, a manufacturer of specialty food packaging used by restaurants and supermarkets for take-out meals, has again earned “High Hygiene... continue reading »