Stay informed with the latest Processing Equipment Industry News, highlighting innovations in food and beverage manufacturing machinery. This category covers developments in industrial mixers, slicers, extruders, cookers, and thermal processing lines—along with automation, hygiene, and efficiency upgrades across the global supply chain.
Increasing Production Capacity: Campbell’s Expansion Project Campbell’s Goldfish crackers have been a household favorite since their introduction in 1962, with annual sales reaching $1 billion in 2024. To meet the growing demand for this iconic snack, Campbell’s embarked on an ambitious expansion project at its cracker and cookie plant in Richmond, Utah. This $160 million … Read more
Title: Danone Acquires The Akkermansia Company: A Key Move in Gut Health Expansion In a strategic move to deepen its presence in the gut health sector, Danone has acquired The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian firm specializing in biotics. This acquisition marks a significant step in Danone’s corporate growth plans, focusing on gut health as a … Read more
Headline: B&G Foods Sells Don Pepino and Sclafani Brands: What This Means for Food and Beverage Professionals In a recent move, B&G Foods, Inc. has sold its Don Pepino and Sclafani brands of pizza and spaghetti sauces, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and whole peeled tomatoes to Violet Foods LLC, a newly formed portfolio company of … Read more
Arla Foods Expands Cream Cheese Production Capacity in Denmark Arla Foods, a Danish dairy major, is investing €59.4m ($70.1m) to expand cream cheese production capacity at its Holstebro Dairy site in Denmark. This move comes in response to the rapidly increasing global demand for cream cheese. The site, which already produces 119,000 tonnes of cream … Read more
Title: Understanding the Impact of the Salmonella Outbreak on Bedner Growers’ Cucumbers: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Beverage Professionals Introduction: The recent outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. has sent shockwaves through the food and beverage industry. As professionals in this sector, it is crucial to understand … Read more
Maximizing Market Potential: Bell Food Group’s Strategic Shift In a strategic move to refocus its operations on key markets, Bell Food Group’s Eisberg unit has announced the sale of three production sites in Poland, Romania, and Hungary to Green Factory. This shift underscores the company’s commitment to optimizing its presence in the DACH region and … Read more
Planet Farms, an agri-tech business based in Milan, Italy, has announced its plan to invest over £25m ($33.2m) in a new vertical farming facility in the UK. This 20,000 square-meter facility is set to replicate the company’s successful site in Cirimido, Italy, which currently supplies leafy greens to retailers in Italy and Switzerland, including Carrefour, … Read more
Conveyors play a vital role in the food and beverage industry, facilitating the movement of products through various stages of production. However, as manufacturing facilities face space constraints, energy consumption concerns, and the need for automation integration, careful planning and innovative solutions are required to optimize conveyor systems. When it comes to layout and design … Read more
Premier Tech Systems and Automation recently introduced the re-engineered VPF Series air valve bag filling machine, designed to revolutionize productivity and accuracy in the handling of various materials, particularly in the food and chemical industries. This cutting-edge equipment boasts a 60% reduction in moving parts and spare parts requirements, resulting in decreased maintenance costs and … Read more
Greencore and Bakkavor, two prominent UK manufacturers, have recently been engaged in discussions over a potential £1.2bn ($1.57bn) takeover bid. After facing two rejections, the boards of both companies have reached an agreement in principle on Greencore’s latest offer for Bakkavor, signaling a positive step towards a potential merger. In a statement released on April … Read more