Flavorseal, a US-based packaging systems manufacturer, has developed seasoning transfer technology that enables meat processors to meet with increasing consumer demands for new flavors. The company offers three seasoning transfer ...
Tags: Meat Processors, Flavorseal
Golden State Foods (GSF), a US-based food processor and distributor, has purchased KanPak US, a supplier of beverages and desserts for the quick service restaurant (QSR) and retail industries, for an undisclosed amount. KanPak is a ...
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US-based Leonard Paper, in partnership with Cole Roofing, has announced the installation of new 451kV solar PV array at its commercial facility located on N Haven Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Renewable energy firm Pfister Energy was ...
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Border Biscuits, a Scottish biscuit manufacturer, is set to establish a new warehouse at its facility in Lanark, to increase its storage capabilities and improve facilities. The 1,620m2 warehouse will expand the floor space by more than a ...
Tags: Lanark Facility, Biscuits
Fonterra has posted NZ$736m ($608m) in net earnings for the full-year 2013, an 18% increase compared with NZ$624m in 2012, despite a drought which resulted in lower milk production in Australia. The co-operative cited strong demand in ...
Three talented newcomers to the packaging business have been shortlisted for this year's Rising Star category, sponsored by Mercury Search & Selection. The category was introduced in 2012 to celebrate the bright sparks who will lead the ...
Britain's largest cash-and-carry wholesaler the Booker Group has revealed plans to integrate Makro, the business it acquired last year, are on track, claims the firm's interim results announcement. The group's plans to integrate Makro ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
Conestoga Meat Packers, a Breslau, Ontario-based pork processor, is set to boost production capacity of its facility in the Kitchener-Waterloo region by one-third, while creating 100 new jobs. The company will invest more than C$14m ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, meat packaging
The news comes as the government announced that supermarkets and large stores will be imposing a compulsory charge of 5p on carrier bags. The FPA, who represent the UK manufacturers and distributors of foodservice packaging including a ...
Tags: Packaging, Printing, carrier bags
Custom Food Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of CTI Foods, is set to expand its facility in Owingsville, Kentucky, with an investment of $44m, a move which will create 200 new jobs. Custom Foods manufactures processed beef, pork, ...
Tags: Custom Food Products, Food
Catering equipment manufacturer Lincat has unveiled the Giga Fast Oven - a versatile, compact, counter-top oven that can cook a fresh dough pizza in just 90 seconds. Lincat's Giga Fast Oven can produce up to 30 pizzas an hour Product ...
Tags: Oven, Consumer Electronics
Barton Group, Inc. (BGI), a longtime supplier and consultant to the foodservice and packaging industries, has announced the development of Squeezy Straw, a new, single-serve dispensing pouch with its own built-in, integral sipping straw ...
US agribusiness company Cargill plans to invest $48m in a new automated distribution system at its beef processing facility in Dodge City, Kansas. Cargill noted that new system will allow the company to better support its customers and ...
San Jose, California City Council is set to restrict the use of polystyrene foam packaging for serving food. The ordinance would ban the use of such packaging by restaurants and other local foodservice operators. The actions of the City ...
Vestar Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in the Roland Foods family of companies including Bruno Scheidt, American Roland Food, Pro Warehouse, and Costamar. Terms of the deal were not ...