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Attracting Next Gen Talent
FPSA
I saw a great piece last week about attracting Gen-Z to manufacturing jobs. I am particularly interested in this topic for two reasons.
On one hand, last year we launched our first FPSA Career Fair on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology, which I think all involved would agree it was a great learning experience, as well as setting up many young people for their first job coming out of college.
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Cold chain continues to be hot
Dairy Foods
For the cold storage industry, there is good news to report. The visibility and need for the cold chain is increasing significantly, as it did throughout the pandemic. The public realizes it is dependent on a global cold chain and the world pays more attention to how food moves through the system. Consequently, the cold chain industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with a nearly 35% increase from 2021 to 2022, based on GCCA member capacity.
This growth is juxtaposed against a cold storage industry dealing with multiple disruptions. And the number one disruptor – strained global supply chains.
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The benefits of rapid changeover in a food processing facility
Food Safety Magazine
In lean and process efficiency, rapid changeover is classified as SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die). In the food industry, there are many different "changeovers"—e.g., from production to sanitation back to production; from production to maintenance to sanitation; when changing equipment from processing one product to another product; and when moving from one allergen to another allergen. Changeovers can be time-consuming and add considerable waste.
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Don’t miss our Customer Appreciation Sale, featuring our largest savings on In-Stock Poly Meat Bags! Not only are we offering a major price drop on these industry-favorite food bags, we will also meet or beat any competitors’ advertised pricing. Don’t miss out – stock up and save today!
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USDA boosts US sugar supply forecast
Baking Business
The US Department of Agriculture in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report raised from December its forecast of 2022-23 US beet and cane sugar production, slightly lowered imports and left deliveries unchanged, resulting in a jump in the stocks-to-use ratio.
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Subway considering sale
Meat+Poultry
Doctor’s Associates Inc., the owner of the Subway fast-food chain may be exploring a sale of the business, according to The Wall Street Journal. The process is in the early stages and the business may be valued at more than $10 billion.
In a statement to the newspaper, Subway said it did not comment on ownership structure and business plans. With 37,000 stores in 100 countries, the company is one of the largest fast-food chains in the world by store count.
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70+ new pet foods, treats, toppers and supplements
Pet Food Processing
Pet food and treat sales are up across the board, and this sales growth has been accompanied by numerous new product launches across every category.
Manufacturers and brands are ramping up their offerings to meet increased demand for nutrition that addresses specific need states, sustainability and traceability. Pet humanization continues to be a strong undercurrent for these trends as pet owners look for ways to treat their four-legged companions like part of the family.
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- Process Heating Systems
- Hot Oil Heaters
- Water Heaters
- Storage tanks
- Steam Generators
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South Dakota governor calls for eliminating grocery tax
Food Manufacturing
Gov. Kristi Noem called for using the state's surplus to eliminate the tax charged on groceries and lower other taxes in a State of the State address that steered clear of the hot-button topic of abortion.
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Agro-informatics trends transforming the food industry in 2023
Food Manufacturing
Driving the food industry forward from the ground up, the agricultural industry looks much different today than it did hundreds of years ago. Mechanization changed agriculture’s reliance on human labor and horsepower. The Green Revolution harnessed selective breeding allowing more grain to be produced per acre, helping to feed the growing population and enabling food producers to create new products. Over the past few years, this change has continued, with an increasing focus on sustainability worldwide, driven by consumer demands and changing production policies to support this. A large part of this is driven in the agricultural industry, where sustainability improvements are fed throughout the production chain.
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QUPAQ are always pushing the limits on what is possible when loading food into trays. See for yourself in this video showing an incredible solution just delivered and fully operational. We use an elevator to load trays and run at a capacity of 300 products per minute. Simply a must-see!
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USDA forecasts 11% jump in 2023 winter wheat area
Food Business News
The US Department of Agriculture served up several surprises in its “data dump” on Jan. 12, with the release of monthly and annual Crop Production, quarterly Grain Stocks, monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and annual Winter Wheat and Canola Seedings reports. Of special note were higher-than-expected 2023 winter wheat seedings and lower-than-expected 2022 corn and soybean production.
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Whitmore quality products and services are offered outside North & South America (are sold in Brazil) through a service-intensive distribution network committed to technical support and total customer satisfaction. Our family of products and services are sold through a distribution and MRO network committed to technical support and total customer satisfaction.
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Hill's Pet Nutrition relocating HQ in Kansas
Business Facilities
Hill’s Pet Nutrition will expand its footprint in Kansas with the relocation of its global and U.S. headquarters to Aspiria Campus, located in Overland Park. The global leader in science-led pet nutrition will create a new hub in the Greater Kansas City area, while continuing to invest in its global science, technology and manufacturing hubs in Topeka. The move is expected to take place at the end of this year.
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Lord Jameson debuts Valentine's dog treats
Pet Food Processing
Dog wellness company Lord Jameson debuted its new seasonal dog treats — Valentine’s Day Coconut Kisses. The limited-edition treats are formulated with natural ingredients.
According to Lord Jameson, the new Coconut Kisses treats serve as a way to show dogs “extra love and appreciation.” Formulated with organic ingredients, including coconut, peanut butter, dates and beets, the soft treats are hand-rolled in shredded coconut.
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Recovering water from manufacturing processes requires a partnership with knowledgeable industry experts to ensure sustainable water recovery maximum uptime and safe operations. Let us help your business optimize water reuse, maximize energy recovery and meet stringent regulatory requirements. We are uniquely positioned to provide leading technology and industry expertise.
We are excited to share that SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions is now part of Veolia. Click here to see how we can help your business.
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Danone North America adds plant-based creamers to its lineup
Dairy Foods
As the plant-based industry continues to grow, new innovations in the space are necessary to keep up with demand. A leader in the plant-based category, Danone North America is responding to this growth by elevating the plant-based creamer aisle with the launch of new Silk Mocha Almond Creamer and So Delicious Dairy Free French Vanilla Coconutmilk Creamer.
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CPG companies think beyond costs to boost profitability in 2023
Food Industry Executive
The past few years have been anything but predictable for the consumer products industry. So it’s no surprise that 70% of CPG executives say their role is more stressful now than it was five years ago, according to Deloitte’s 2023 Consumer Products Industry Outlook. Three in 10 say it’s a lot more stressful.
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Rely on Urschel, The Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology, to deliver cutting solutions for all types of ingredients including potato chips and bakery items. A dynamic worldwide company, founded in 1910, Urschel delivers unsurpassed cutting expertise.
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Controlling combustion beyond dust hazard analysis
Food Engineering
For owners and operators in the agricultural and food processing industries, January 1, 2022 was the deadline for completion of a dust hazard analysis (DHA) for existing facilities in accordance with Chapter 7 of the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 61 (2020), for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities.
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Automating pie production can increase capacity, reduce waste
Baking Business
Many pie makers are looking for not only versatility but also the ability to increase production as needed.
“We see more and more demand for equipment that can handle production in a more flexible way,” said Sonia Bal, director of global marketing, Unifiller Systems Inc. “For producers who specialize in pie production alone, it’s about the ability of the depositor to handle multiple SKUs and varieties, perhaps with the addition of different heads or attachments or with dialed-in recipes via servo models. With producers who offer pies in addition to other product lines, it’s about the versatility of the equipment. Can a pie depositor be quickly switched over to handle cake batters, for example?”
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Food Facts
- Potatoes were the first food planted in space.
- Honey is basically bee vomit. Forager bees regurgitate it.
- Fruit salad trees grow different fruits on the same tree!
- Carrots are sweeter in the winter.
- A burger could contain meat from 100 different cows.
- Ketchup was once used as a medicine.
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