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Ultra-processed Foods

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Accelerated Biological Aging

Research highlights the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and faster biological aging.

November 15, 2024

Industry News

New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast

One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.

November 12, 2024

Snack producer interview participants expect to see continued demand for new packaging types and SKUs, like variety packs and single-serve sizes.

Connectivity and Financial Pressure Impact Contract Packaging and Manufacturing

Co-packs and co-mans in the food industry are working through trends including a push toward connectivity, customization, and sustainable ingredients.

November 1, 2024

CP/CMs can stand out to food producer customers and consumers with clear communication about clean ingredients and sustainability benefits.

Co-Mans and Co-Packs See Bottlenecks Across Packaging and Processing Lines

From processing to inspection and quality assurance, contract manufacturers and packagers are finding problems across several aspects of production.

October 24, 2024

Nearly 1/5 (19%) of CP/CMs say secondary packaging is a source of bottlenecks.

unPACKed podcast: Correcting Outdated Perception of Manufacturing

Hear Terry Iverson, founder of CHAMPION Now, discuss his mission to change obsolete beliefs about manufacturing, highlighting the shift toward automation and technology-driven careers.

October 23, 2024

McDonald’s Accuses Meat Packers of Price Fixing in Lawsuit

The fast-food company is suing four large meat companies over an alleged price fixing scheme for beef.

October 22, 2024

McDonald's suit claims Tyson, JBS, Cargil, and National Beef Packaging Company collectively control over 80% of the U.S. beef market.

PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion

The acquisition will complement PepsiCo's portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand that spans multiple food categories.

October 11, 2024

Siete Foods acquired by PepsiCo

Mars to Acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion

The transaction unites two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios of brands and will enable Mars to further shape the future of snacking and serve more consumers globally.

August 14, 2024

WG & CPMA to Develop Sustainable Produce Packaging Guidelines by Dec. 2025

A new working group spearheaded by the organizations will create guidelines to unify North American supply chain protocols.

July 1, 2024

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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Vital Farms to Build Another Egg Washing and Packing Facility

Building on the recent expansion of its first Egg Central Station, the new ECS in Seymour, Ind., will feature a flow-through design to improve safety and efficiency.

June 27, 2024

Like its predecessor in Springfield, the new Egg Central Station in Seymour will use robotics and other automation to improve production efficiency and quality.

Ice Cream From Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich, and Others Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

FDA sampling of the ice creams produced by a single contract manufacturer revealed the presence of Listeria.

June 27, 2024

Hershey's Friendly's Chipwich Ice Cream Recall

Kikkoman Breaks Ground on New Sauce and Seasoning Plant in Wisconsin

Design-build firm CRB will construct the 240,000-sq-ft facility, scheduled to open in 2026.

June 21, 2024

Kikkoman Wisconsin CRB

Beyond Meat Continues New Product Rollout With Reformulated Sausages

Beyond’s plant-based meat recipes were simplified this year to reduce saturated fat and use healthier oils than earlier versions.

June 20, 2024

New Beyond Sausage Avocado Oil

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