Kristen Kazarian

Saginaw

Managing Editor at Powder Bulk Solids

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Articles

FDA Recall Update: May 2025

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

The US Food & Drug Administration has recalled 30 products in May, which is more than in the last several months. There were 28 food and beverage products recalled, 1 in pet/animal products, and 1 in drugs. In the food & beverage category, 13 recalls were due to the potential for Salmonella contamination, 13 for undeclared allergens/mislabeling, 1 for possible Listeria contamination, and 1 for possible elevated levels of lead.
Elcan Industries and st screening technologies GmbH Launch Hi-Sifter Testing in Europe

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Elcan Industries has announced finalization of the installation of its incomparable Hi-energy screening system Hi-Sifter in cooperation with st screening technologies GmbH, a specialist company in the field of screening and process engineering. Located in Mühldorf, Austria, the brand-new cutting-edge facility will showcase the industry’s most advanced screening machine in the world: The Hi-Sifter sieving technology.
BW Flexible Systems Introduces the SYMACH 3500S Palletizer

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Kristen Kazarian

The 3500S palletizer’s stacking cage contains bags within the specified dimensions, reducing and preventing product overhang for a sturdier and stable pallet. BW Flexible SystemsBW Flexible Systems has launched the SYMACH 3500S merges with the original Thiele Master 3500 palletizer experience with the SYMACH palletizing platform and is designed to solve the risk of rejected shipments, manufacturing footprint constraints and ease of operation.
FormPak Acquires PneuCon

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

FormPak Inc. has acquired the assets of PneuCon, an Ontario, CA, pneumatic conveying company. The merger of the two companies, with a combined 100 years in manufacturing dry material handling systems, creates an enterprise with greater capacity and depth than previously available in the industry.
Eriez Announces Country Manager for Magnetics Division

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Eriez has appointed Mary Ann De Lunas as country manager for its Magnetics division in the Philippines, which highlights the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint and enhancing customer support across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Trump's Plans to Shut Down Chemical Safety Board

1 week ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

The US Chemical and Hazard Safety Board is responsible for investigating fires and explosions in chemical plants and other facilities that use chemicals. CSB is authorized by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and became operational in January 1998. President Donald Trump tried in his first administration to disband the federal agency through a budget proposal.
Italian Pet Food Company Farmina Pet Foods Opens US Location

2 weeks ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Global pet food company Farmina Pet Foods has opened its first US-based manufacturing facility in Reidsville, NC. Although this is the first US plant, 50-year-old Farmina has served North American pet owners for more than a decade, delivering premium pet food made with European ingredients, upheld by rigorous standards and cutting-edge technology.
Recall on Cooked and Pealed RTE Frozen Shrimp

2 weeks ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

The US Food & Drug Administration has announced a recall of 44,550 lb of Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat by Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, WAThe recall was issued by the company because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Hapman Celebrates 80 Years in Bulk Material Handling Industry

2 weeks ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Hapman, a global leader in custom bulk material handling equipment, is proud to celebrate its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, Hapman began its journey with the launch of the Tubular Drag Conveyor for the automotive industry. Over the years, Hapman has consistently expanded its capabilities and product offerings, gradually shifting its primary focus from automotive applications to the powder and bulk solids sector.
Del Monte to Close Fruit Processing Plant in Washington State

2 weeks ago | powderbulksolids.com | Kristen Kazarian

Del Monte Foods is closing its Yakima fruit processing facility, as well as two warehouses in the area. The closure will impact 51 permanent and 448 seasonal employees. The expected date of separations is August 8, 2025, according to multiple news sources. With the closure, no fruit will be packed at the facility for the 2025 season.