Food & Beverage

Dry bulk materials like flour, sugar, and salt are the cornerstones of food and beverage manufacturing. Check here for the latest developments in the food and beverage industry.

Scoular to Add Grain Storage Assets to Nebraska Site

Jul 09, 2020

Grain company Scoular is expanding its facility near Grant, NE to add new grain storage capabilities and several grain storage bins.

2 Hurt in Large Fire at Tyson Plant in Arkansas

Jul 09, 2020

Two employees were injured in an early morning blaze at a Tyson Foods chicken processing plant in Arkansas

Continuous Processor Manufacturer Offers Virtual Testing

Jul 09, 2020

Readco Kurimoto introduces virtual testing to help food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other manufacturers test new product formulations despite restrictions on travel.

Nespresso to Expand Coffee Production Facility

Jul 08, 2020

Coffee firm Nespresso is launching an expansion project at its Romont manufacturing facility in Switzerland to meet increased demand.

OSHA Issues $485K Fine to Candy Maker for Machine Hazards

Jul 08, 2020

Chicago-based candy manufacturer Ferrara Candy Company faces a fine of more than $480,000 after two workers were severely injured at the firm’s Bellwood, IL facility.

Pet Food Maker to Build $45M Processing Facility

Jul 08, 2020

A pet food company is moving forward on plans to open a new $45 million production facility to increase its capacity for air-dried pet food.

Firm Invests $65M to Build Instant Coffee Plant in Texas

Jul 08, 2020

A maker of instant coffee products is committing $65 million to build a new advanced production facility in Texas.

SPX Flow Appoints VP

Jul 08, 2020

SPX Flow Inc. has appointed Simon Phillips as vice president and head of its commercial business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Oil and Gas Workers

Jul 07, 2020

OSHA released new industry-specific guidance this week for reducing the risk of COVID-19 exposure among oil and gas workers.

New Report on COVID-19 Cases in Meat Processing Plants

Jul 07, 2020

New figures released by the CDC indicate that coronavirus cases are continuing to rise in US meat and poultry processing facilities.