The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute opens registration for PACK EXPO International 2012, Oct. 28-31 at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year’s show offers the “last word” on packaging and processing solutions to help businesses stay ahead of the competition. The show provides maximum impact in advancing knowledge, networks and business related to packaging.
More than 95% of the exhibit space is sold out for the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s big show, June 10-12 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Dole Food Co. says it has purchased Mrs. May’s Naturals, a company committed to wholesome snacks and a healthier lifestyle. Dole says Mrs. May’s will become part of the Dole Packaged Foods division, and help accelerate the development of its all-natural offerings.
Consumers are paying attention to food safety reports as the number of ‘tainted product’ warnings continues to rise. This prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Department to recently launch a Twitter news alert for specific states that can share news of recalls.
Among many other activities, the American Society of Baking’s BakingTech 2012, March 4-7 at Chicago’s Marriott Downtown, honored its 2012 Baking hall of Fame inductees: Morris Cohen; William Edwin Lanham; Joseph Franz; and Adam Boren.
Packaged Facts report sees a boost in recognition that diet plays a major role in the fight against assorted health conditions and is increasing sales in targeted foods and beverages.
Once an evening or afternoon treat, snacks move into the morning hours as the role breakfast plays changes and is being stretched out over the course of the morning.
U.S. retail food prices rose faster than the general inflation rate in 2011 and are projected to do so again in 2012, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a recently released report. The baseline projections offer a glimpse into what’s likely to happen to the prices we pay at the supermarket.
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