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...
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...
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...
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is currently working with the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division in an investigation regarding egg price increases due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI). The company disclosed that it received a civil investigative demand from the DOJ in...
Cal-Maine Foods, a major player in the US egg industry, recently announced its plans to acquire Echo Lake Foods, a breakfast foods manufacturer, for approximately $258 million. The deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2025, represents a significant...
Quirch Foods LLC, a leading food distribution company, has recently expanded its distribution network with the addition of a new 146,000-sq.-ft. warehouse located in Opa-Locka, Florida. This new facility, which houses dry, chilled, and frozen goods, brings Quirch's total number of distribution centers to...
