Products

IFCO Launches Reusable Hybrid Pallet for North American Supply Chains

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:42:38 -0400

Designed for food and non-food applications, the Atlas pallet incorporates digital track-and-trace capabilities, which provide information on pallet location and inventory, as well as cold-chain monitoring.

Kerry Opens Coffee-Derived Ingredients Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:22:09 -0400

The Bethlehem site is dedicated to developing natural coffee taste and flavor profiles for food and beverage applications and has been equipped with roasting, extraction, concentration, and processing technologies intended to produce formulation-specific ingredients.

Addium Launches Instrument for Water Activity, Moisture Content Measurement

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:36:35 -0400

Designed to address fragmented measurement, data, and compliance workflows across product development and manufacturing operations, AQUALAB 5TE combines water activity and moisture content measurement in a single 60-second test.

Sabert Europe Releases New Food Packaging Catalogue Following Colpac Integration

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:20:00 -0400

Containing more than 800 SKUs, the catalogue includes packaging products for foodservice operators, retailers, processors, and food-to-go businesses.

SÜDPACK Expands Flexographic Printing Capabilities at Poland Facility

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:15:00 -0400

SÜDPACK has expanded its flexographic printing capabilities at its Competence Center in Kłobuck, Poland with the installation of a new high-performance printing system.

Wherefour Updates ERP Platform for Manufacturers with AI Capabilities

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:59:09 -0400

The MCP Connector, Document Auto-Tagging, AI Control Points, and AI Test Definitions are now available to Wherefour customers.

Neogen, Hinalea Partner to Develop Hyperspectral Imaging Tech for Food Safety

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:52:27 -0400

Hyperspectral imaging captures information across a range of wavelengths, enabling the assessment of product characteristics that may not be visible through conventional imaging.

Specim Introduces Enhanced VINR Hyperspectral Camera

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:43:28 -0400

The SX10 is a visible and near-infrared (VNIR) hyperspectral camera designed for research and industrial imaging applications, including food research.

Key Expands Compass Sorter Capabilities

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:54:32 -0400

The enhancements include advanced backlight technology, three-way sorting, and a larger-capacity model.

TrustDiner Launches UK Anaphylaxis Tracker to Increase Visibility of Allergic Reactions While Dining Out

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:41:19 -0400

The community tracker allows people with food allergies to report anaphylaxis and other serious allergic reactions experienced at foodservice establishments, with the intent of filling data gaps about food anaphylaxis, informing allergic consumers, and motivating industry allergen safety practices.

Mettler Toledo to Open X-Ray Reinspection Facility in Texas

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:45:30 -0400

The new X-ray Reclaim Foreign Material Reinspection Services facility in Dallas will provide in-house and mobile foreign material reinspection, contaminant extraction, application validation, and documented reporting services for regional food, beverage, ingredient, and pet food manufacturers evaluating products affected by suspected foreign material incidents.

Hygiena Introduces First PCR Assay for Virulence-Associated Characterization of Salmonella

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:33:02 -0400

Developed in partnership with USDA-FSIS, the assay detects Salmonella spp. while targeting up to three proprietary genetic markers associated with pathogenicity, supporting surveillance and research into risk-based approaches to Salmonella control.

High Proportions of UK Food Businesses Awaiting FSA Hygiene Inspection

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:58:05 -0400

At the same time, poor hygiene ratings among inspected businesses remain low. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has acknowledged a years-long inspection backlog and inspector workforce shortages, and is currently developing a modernized approach to food business regulation.

Dennis Group Opens Austin Office to Support Food and Beverage Manufacturers

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:40:56 -0400

The location is the company’s fifth U.S. office and will provide planning, engineering, architecture, construction, and process integration services to the food and beverage industry in Texas and the South Central U.S.

PTNPA Celebrates National Nut Day with Awareness Campaign, D.C. Event

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:35:11 -0400

The Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA) will recognize National Nut Day on October 22, highlighting the nutrition, economic impact, and community contributions of the U.S. nut industry.

Sabert Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:16:52 -0400

Sustainable food packaging solutions manufacturer Sabert Holding Corporation is to be acquired by Butterfly Equity. The company operates 13 manufacturing facilities globally. Sabert CEO and Founder will remain a minority investor.

EnviroZyme Feed Additive for Seafood Aquaculture Can Reduce Vibrio Risks

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:37:44 -0400

MultiBio Edge is a multi-strain prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic feed additive designed for shrimp and finfish aquaculture feeds.

AAF International Launches MERV 16 High-Flow Filter for Poultry, Swine Operations

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:29:09 -0400

The BioShield VXL High Flow is a 12-inch V-bank air filter designed to provide MERV 16 filtration efficiency while maintaining high airflow in poultry and swine facilities, developed to help reduce airborne pathogen transmission.

Loma Introduces Remote Test System for Metal Detectors

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:18:58 -0400

The system was developed to reduce the manual intervention and time required for routine performance testing while improving operator safety, consistency, and repeatability on food processing lines.

Slipnot Introduces Sweepable, Slip-Resistant Flooring for Dry Food Processing Facilities

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:56:13 -0400

Slipnot Sweep was developed to address challenges associated with cleaning traditional slip-resistant flooring in facilities where wet washdowns or power washing may be limited or restricted, supporting sanitation and worker safety.

PETcore Europe, KÖR Launch Initiative to Harmonize PET Food Contact Materials Safety Testing

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:47:37 -0400

GeNi is intended to serve as a centralized hub for interlaboratory data, enabling participants to benchmark testing performance, identify best practices, improve data comparability, and support greater consistency in testing methods across industry.

Secretary Rollins Discusses USDA Work to Expand State Meat Inspection at NASDA 2026 Annual Meeting

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:24:21 -0400

State agriculture officials gathered on September 13–16 in Portland, Maine for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA’s) 2026 Annual Meeting, which brought together state commissioners, directors, and secretaries of agriculture.

QualiTru Names New Board Chair

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:53:55 -0400

QualiTru Sampling Systems has appointed food industry executive Keira L. Lombardo as Chair of its Board of Directors.

Food Safety Doctor Offers New Self-Paced Certificate Training Course for Food Industry Workers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:43:35 -0400

The 60-slide course on food safety, personal hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practices basics is designed to help food businesses efficiently meet FSMA training requirements for personnel involved in food production, packaging, and storage.

NASDA Names 2026–2027 President

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:29:51 -0400

Derek Sandison, Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, was elected to be NASDA’s 2026–2027 President.

Penn State to Hold In-Person Food Safety and Sanitation Workshop for Industry Professionals

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:13:59 -0400

Taking place October 13–15, 2026 in State College, Pennsylvania, the opportunity is geared toward those developing in-house food safety programs who want to enhance their knowledge of the science and technology of cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control.

Penn State Extension to Hold FSMA Training Series for Pennsylvania Growers in 2027

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:25:48 -0400

Penn State Extension will offer a series of in-person and virtual training sessions for Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable growers on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and the co-management of natural resources and food safety.

FlexXray Survey Shows How Food Manufacturers Handle Foreign Material Contamination

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:10:00 -0400

The third annual Foreign Material Contamination in Food Benchmark Report revealed how often food manufacturers are dealing with contamination, how confident facilities are in their detection equipment, how they are investing, and how they respond when an event happens.

Mettler Toledo Introduces Metal Detection System with Connectivity, Monitoring Capabilities

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:33:40 -0400

The M50 R-Series AdvancedLine metal detectors are designed for food manufacturers requiring metal detection capabilities alongside traceability, data connectivity, and production line monitoring.

ABB Introduces Solutions for Cable Strain, Electrical Controls Protection in Food Manufacturing

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:11:34 -0400

The T&B Fittings wire mesh grips are designed to support and protect cables from strain, vibration, and environmental conditions. T&B Enclosures HMI covers shield human-machine interface (HMI) instruments with touchpad controls and pushbuttons from water and debris in indoor and outdoor environments.