Supplier News
June, 2017
Cantrell expands its research and development division
Poultry processing equipment parts and service company Cantrell has expanded its Research & Development Department, the Gainesville, Ga.-based company announced in a news release...
Passport Food Safety Solutions names data analytics expert
Passport Food Safety Solutions Inc. announced the addition of a new industry professional to assist with its PassTrac Analytics system. Courtney Bokenkroger joins the Passport team...
United Forklift's specialty cool room equipment helps DBC
DBC, an Australia-based meat wholesaler, is citing some of its recent success to the reliability and extensive service of United Forklift and Access Solutions, which provides cool...
Pork industry groups plan for bio-surveillance system
In April, the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) joined the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence, and the...
Motivo Engineering acquires Robodondo
Motivo Engineering LLC and Robodondo LLC, announced a definitive agreement under which Motivo will acquire Robodondo, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based AgTech company. Motivo is a California-based...
Teeuwissen Group, Van Hessen complete merger
The Teeuwissen Group and the Van Hessen Group have successfully closed the transaction to start the integration of their companies, following the approval by the merger control authorities...
Packaging Concepts to complete expansion this summer
Package Concepts and Materials Inc. in Greenville, S.C., is on the verge of completing a $3-million expansion of its original facility that will create 30 new jobs to the area. ...
Experts at BioMérieux offer pathogen detection system
When screening for STEC and O157:H7, you need a fast, simple, and accurate method for detecting these pathogens. GENE-UP is a real-time PCR pathogen detection system from the microbiology...
May, 2017
Metalquimia unveils process for 'very high yield' cooked ham products
Metalquimia has introduced a manufacturing process for “very-high yield” whole-muscle cooked meat products. Combining Triplex and Turbomeat technologies, the process provides...
Kemin studies show how to keep fats, oils fresher, longer
Kemin Industries recently released results of several studies that prove the effectiveness of sophisticated antioxidants and plant extracts that provide shelf stability solutions for...
CAT Squared forms partnership with AIMMS, UniSoma
CAT Squared has announced a new partnership with AIMMS, a vendor of prescriptive analytics software, and UniSoma, a provider of advanced planning solutions. The partnership will...
FPEC announces new hire
Springdale, Ark.-based FPEC Corp., an equipment manufacturer for the meat, poultry, processed foods and pet food industries, announced the promotion of Mark Taylor as Engineering Manager...
Visit Patty Paper at the AAMP show
Patty Paper, Inc. (PPI) will exhibit a wide variety of select grade papers that are FDA-approved for use in the meat, deli, snack and grocery industries July 20 – 22 at the AAMP...
3M Molecular Detection Assay 2 - E. coli O157 earns official distinction by AOAC
3M Food Safety announced that its 3M Molecular Detection Assay 2 - E. coli O157 (including H7) has been granted First Action status through the Official Methods of AnalysisSM program...
Interpack 2017: Record exhibitor participation, international attendance
At the recent staging of interpack 2017, the world’s leading international trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries, a record 2,865 exhibitors showcased...
New owners for world’s leading manufacturer of stunning tools
Frontmatec, the global supplier of customized equipment, solutions and software for the red meat industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire the world leading manufacture of...
Kemin Industries opens new facility in Russia
Kemin Industries has opened its Russian manufacturing and laboratory facilities in Lipetsk. The new facility for the Kemin subsidiary Kemin Industries (Lipetsk) LLC is located...
Food industry door maker to build $3 million factory
Weiland Inc. has announced plans to construct a new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing and office complex on Highway 81 near Norfolk, Neb., where it will move its entire industrial door...
PS Seasoning & Spices receives SQF Level 2 certification
PS Seasoning & Spices recently received its SQF (Safe Quality Food) Level 2 certification. SQF is a comprehensive HACCP-based food safety and quality management certification system...
2017 Process Expo to feature interactive innovations showcase, awards program
For the first time, Process Expo, taking place Sept. 19-22 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, will offer an interactive Innovations Showcase and awards program...
Sausage separation 2.0: Award given for industrial design for sausage cutting machines
The new generation of INOTEC sausage cutting machines was awarded by Germany’s most traditional design institution iF International Forum Design GmbH in Hannover. The “iF...
Cantrell Promotes Jeff Saunders to GM for engineering/service/parts sales
Cantrell has promoted Jeff Saunders to general manager for engineering/service /parts sales. Saunders joined Cantrell in 2013 as manager of its parts department. He has nearly 30 years...
Weber Maschinenbau merges with packaging machine maker, leader in curing technology
Management and partners of Breidenbach-based Weber Maschinenbau GmbH have announced that Schröder Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, based in Werther, Westphalia, has joined the...
Kemin releases new video on how to retain fresh color
The Food Technologies division of Kemin Industries, a provider of shelf-life extension and food safety solutions for food and beverage industries, recently released a new video: “Color...
CAT Squared releases case study on activity-based costing
To maximize profitability, companies must have a firm grasp of what it costs to manufacture and process each product. This becomes increasingly challenging for large companies with...
Urner Barry announces product launch with "Fundamentals of the Pork Trade from Farm to Table"
Urner Barry is proud to announce the long-awaited debut of "The Pork Book: Fundamentals of the Pork Trade from Farm to Table." "The Pork Book" is the second book in a series of industry...
3M honored for its technology innovations at 2017 Edison Awards
In 1902, Thomas Edison was still an avid inventor. His ingenuity and scientific pursuits resulted in technologies that would impact the everyday living for millions of people. Also...
April, 2017
ProFood Tech brings together 9,500 F&B professionals
Nearly 6,500 attendees with buying power and 3,000 exhibitor personnel came together last week to make the first-ever ProFood Tech a success. Held April 4-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago...
Novozymes and Boehringer Ingelheim announce strategic collaboration in probiotics for poultry hatcheries
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Novozymes have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialize probiotics for global poultry production. The parties will focus...
3M Food Safety technology designated as AOAC Performance-Tested Method
3M Food Safety announced its 3M Petrifilm Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Plate has been awarded AOAC Performance-Tested Method, Certificate #041701 for a variety of foods -- making it...
