Manufacturing defect leads to canned seafood recall Defect may compromise the integrity of the product seal, causing it to leak or be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Industry News February 10, 2025 No Comments Tri-Union Seafoods recalls select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B and Trader Joe's brand names.Read More
Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame inducts new members Dan Sutherland and Fritz Usinger join the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame. Industry News February 10, 2025 No Comments Hall of fame honors the head of sow procurement at Johnsonville, and the president of Fred Usinger Inc.Read More
Applebee’s president steps down John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands, adds the role of interim Applebee’s president to his responsibilities. Industry News February 7, 2025 No Comments Company searches for a new Applebee’s leader with proven expertise in brand stewardship, restaurant operations and marketing.Read More
Land O'Frost reduces labor expenses through palletizing robots Formic deploys five gantry-style palletizing robots at Land O’Frost’s Lansing, Ill., manufacturing facility. Industry News February 7, 2025 No Comments Automation from Formic eliminates repetitive production line tasks.Read More
Pack Expo Southeast spotlights sustainability initiatives The inaugural show is set for March 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Industry News February 7, 2025 No Comments Packaging and processing event highlights the latest materials to enhance manufacturing operations for more than 40 vertical markets. Read More
US pork exports record-large in 2024 Beef export value trends higher. Industry News February 7, 2025 No Comments Data shows exports of US pork eclipse previous highs in both volume and value in 2024.Read More
Commentary: PMMI Seafood packaging evolves to meet processor and consumer needs Brand owners focus on productivity, safety and sustainability. Jorge Izquierdo PMMI February 7, 2025 No Comments Processors shift tactics to maximize productivity, product safety, and sustainability. Read More
Freddy's appoints chief marketing officer Former Round Table Pizza pizza executive moves up the ranks at fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's. Industry News February 6, 2025 No Comments Freddy's promotes VP of brand marketing to the role of CMO.Read More
Coast Packing breaks ground on animal-fat shortenings facility New facility is slated to open summer 2026. Industry News February 6, 2025 No Comments Supplier hosts groundbreaking ceremony for its Edible Fats and Oils Refinery and Packaging Facility in Amarillo, Texas.Read More
Panera Bread taps new chief information officer Santhosh Kumar has over 21 years of experience in IT. Industry News February 6, 2025 No Comments Santhosh Kumar joins Panera Bread as chief innovation officer, effective Feb. 12, 2025.Read More