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Refrigerated & Frozen Pet Food Processing Poised for Growth

March 18, 2024

Pet ownership is on the rise, with the COVID-19 pandemic fueling growth and the data suggests that it is not slowing down any time soon.

GEA plans $20 million innovation center in Wisconsin.

GEA Plans $20M Innovation Center for Alt Proteins in Wisconsin

Beyond testing and validating processes, GEA also intends to promote the training of biotechnology specialists.

February 15, 2024

The innovation center will be used to evaluate processes for the production of new food on a transferable pilot scale.

Cold & Frozen Foods Trends to Watch in ‘24

Deli Department, dinnertime solutions win with consumers.

Kelley Rodriguez

January 8, 2024

Convenience, affordability and diverse flavors will be key ingredients in the recipe for success in 2024.

FROM THE COLD CORNER

New Podcast: Meet SunOpta, R&FF 2023 Processor of the Year

Lauren McNamara, vice president of Food & Beverage Business and Byran Clark, head of Research & Development discuss how the Minnesota-based company is building a plant-based future.

November 13, 2023

A global pioneer in the sustainable food and beverage industry, SunOpta has achieved consistent growth and deep-rooted success for 50 years.

FROM THE COLD CORNER

New Podcast: Flavor Trends, Product Innovations in Cold & Frozen Foods

From the Cold Corner talks with Stacey Kinkaid, VP of Product Development and Innovation at US Foods and Chris Glab, chief innovation officer at Wild Brine/Bubbies.

November 6, 2023

To learn more about how food manufacturers and processors are creating the latest in craveable, consumable foods, we're joined by Stacey Kinkaid, vice president of Product Development and Innovation at US Foods, and Chris Glab, chief innovation officer at Wild Brine/Bubbies.

Ghost Kitchen Playbook Earns US Foods a Chicago Innovation Award

December 10, 2021

The company was awarded the Accenture Corporate Innovator Award, an award that celebrates a large corporation for its commitment to innovation

Study: Competitive innovation to dramatically increase in Manufacturing 4.0 era

The manufacturing industry's innovation emphasis will move toward the development of new product-related services, supply chain improvements and innovative business models to create new competitive advantages over the next five years.

September 7, 2017

Nearly 90% of senior manufacturing industry executives predict that the competitive importance and pace of innovation will increase significantly as companies deepen their adoption of Manufacturing 4.0 (M4.0) technologies, according to results from the latest “Innovation in Manufacturing” research survey.

2016 IPPE registration now open

Jeremy Gerrard

August 6, 2015

Attendee, exhibitor and hotel registration for the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) held in Atlanta next year has opened.

What’s new at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI provides a sneak peek at the latest food processing and packaging technologies.

July 31, 2015

Fast-changing consumer preferences require a rapid response from manufacturers, driving demands for processing and packaging technologies that provide greater flexibility, sustainability and efficiency.

2015 Dairy Index: Milk seeks revitalization through innovation, communication

Tetra Pak’s annual report says a busy, health-conscious generation reaffirms the strong belief in milk’s goodness, providing opportunities to grow consumption.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 10, 2015

Despite changing consumer lifestyles and anti-milk messaging, a new survey indicates consumers worldwide remain overwhelmingly positive about the “goodness” of milk when it comes to nutritional value.