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Stone will lead the company to advancing its use of batteries with leading companies
Chemical
Blue Current Appoints New CEOBlue Current Appoints New CEO

Susan Stone will lead Blue Current to commercial production of its battery — engineered to set a new industry safety standard with no flammable liquids or gels in its composition.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
The new production plant is designed for efficient use
Food & Beverage
Lamb Weston Opens New PlantLamb Weston Opens New Plant
byKristen Kazarian
Nov 12, 2024
1 Min Read
Dave Dusangh, Hans Bakker
Career Development
Mars Announces New Leadership in 2 Key AreasMars Announces New Leadership in 2 Key Areas
byKristen Kazarian
Nov 12, 2024
2 Min Read
Up and in transfer
Mechanical Conveying
Conveying Considerations When Transferring Up and InConveying Considerations When Transferring Up and In
byDavid Nichols
Nov 11, 2024
10 Min Read
Hershey also owns Jolly Rancher and Twizzler
Food & Beverage
Hershey Acquires Sour Strips Candy BrandHershey Acquires Sour Strips Candy Brand
byKristen Kazarian
Nov 11, 2024
1 Min Read
Cultured meat process
Food & Beverage
A New System for Sustainable Cultured Meat ProductionA New System for Sustainable Cultured Meat Production
byKristen Kazarian
Nov 11, 2024
3 Min Read
Emergency crews were still searching for missing workers
Industrial Fires & Explosions
3 Killed, 3 Injured in Chemical Warehouse Fire
3 Killed, 3 Injured in Chemical Warehouse Fire
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Salmon processing
Food & Beverage
GSA Releases New Seafood Processing Standard
GSA Releases New Seafood Processing Standard
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Internal and external experts from the industry were present
Packaging Systems
Coperion & Herbold Meckesheim Host Recycling Conference
Coperion & Herbold Meckesheim Host Recycling Conference
Nov 8, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Smucker product Uncrustables has grown from $12M to $800M
Food & Beverage
J.M. Smucker Opens New US Facility
J.M. Smucker Opens New US Facility
Nov 8, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
ZOA is a top 10 energy drink brand on Amazon
Food & Beverage
Molson Coors Acquires ZOA Energy Drink Brand
Molson Coors Acquires ZOA Energy Drink Brand
Nov 7, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
A look at the Food & Beverage and Chemical Industries
Industry Trends
Is the US Ready for Higher Tariffs?
Is the US Ready for Higher Tariffs?
Nov 7, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Hormel has an employee resource group for military team members.
Food & Beverage
Hormel Foods Named on Best Employers for Veterans List
Hormel Foods Named on Best Employers for Veterans List
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Something for everyone at the ADM event
Career Development
What Will You See at PBS Montréal?
What Will You See at PBS Montréal?
Nov 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The White House
Chemical
ACC Makes Statement on 2024 Election Results
ACC Makes Statement on 2024 Election Results
Nov 6, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Processing equipment may have been contaminated with the pathogen.
Food & Beverage
Aldi & Other Brands of Various Soft Cheeses Being Recalled
Aldi & Other Brands of Various Soft Cheeses Being Recalled
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Fortifi's Frontmatec team is handling the transition and integration.
Food & Beverage
Fortifi Acquires German Protein Processing Company
Fortifi Acquires German Protein Processing Company
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The largest project announced is by Primient
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage Industry Projects Decline Again in October 2024
Food & Beverage Industry Projects Decline Again in October 2024
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Bredt's rule says double bonds cannot exist at certain positions on organic molecules
Chemical
Chemists at UCLA Break a 100-Year-Old Organic Chemistry Rule
Chemists at UCLA Break a 100-Year-Old Organic Chemistry Rule
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The new interactive format allows users to explore key data points in the industry
Chemical
American Chemistry Council Launches Digital Tool for Chemical Manufacturing
American Chemistry Council Launches Digital Tool for Chemical Manufacturing
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Many ready-to-eat meals have been recalled due to chicken and even burger.
Product Recalls
FDA Recall Update for October 2024
FDA Recall Update for October 2024
Nov 4, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The acquired brands will complement the PureBites portfolio.
Food & Beverage
Pure Treats Pet Food Acquires Freeze-Dried Pet Food Manufacturer
Pure Treats Pet Food Acquires Freeze-Dried Pet Food Manufacturer
Nov 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
Several other innovations are in the list in additional categories.
Chemical
AM Batteries' Dry Coating Method Listed on TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2024
AM Batteries' Dry Coating Method Listed on TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2024
Nov 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Chicken salad was recalled
Food & Beverage
USDA Recall Report: October 2024
USDA Recall Report: October 2024
Nov 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Measuring explosion properties
Explosion Protection & Safety
Ignition Source Elimination as a Primary Basis of Safety: Can You Rely on It?
Ignition Source Elimination as a Primary Basis of Safety: Can You Rely on It?
Nov 1, 2024
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9 Min Read
byPaul Cartwright
DHA milestones
Explosion Protection & Safety
Timeline to Conduct an NFPA 652 DHA for a New Facility
Timeline to Conduct an NFPA 652 DHA for a New Facility
Nov 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byAshok Ghose Dastidar
Endress+Hauser has received the globally recognized IEC 62443-4-1 certification
Regulations & Standards
Endress+Hauser Now Certified for Secure Product Development
Endress+Hauser Now Certified for Secure Product Development
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The Sampling Unit is shown here
Explosion Protection & Safety
Dinnissen Sampling Unit Receives ATEX Certification
Dinnissen Sampling Unit Receives ATEX Certification
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
ultrasonic sensor
Instrumentation & Control
BinMaster Launching Ultrasonic Sensors Line
BinMaster Launching Ultrasonic Sensors Line
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKevin Cronin, Editor-in-Chief
Pepsi's Queens, NY bottling plant
Food & Beverage
PepsiCo Closing 4 Beverage Bottling Plants, Cutting 400 Jobs
PepsiCo Closing 4 Beverage Bottling Plants, Cutting 400 Jobs
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Jeremy Dwyer
Career Development
Columbia PSI Names New General Manager
Columbia PSI Names New General Manager
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The AI technology retrofits mining equipment
Mining & Metals
Minerals Technologies Using Artificial Intelligence for Mining Operations
Minerals Technologies Using Artificial Intelligence for Mining Operations
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The acquisition will offer dry and wet handling/mixing services
Material Handling & Transport
HaF Equipment Acquires Semi-Bulk System
HaF Equipment Acquires Semi-Bulk System
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Hosokawa Alpine has filmed short video chats on battery technology
Chemical
New Video Series Shares Battery Technology Trends
New Video Series Shares Battery Technology Trends
Oct 30, 2024
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
EPA officials monitored 77 valves and two pumps
Chemical
DuPont Plant Fined $480,000 for Chemical Release
DuPont Plant Fined $480,000 for Chemical Release
Oct 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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