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J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips, which has been recalled by Saratoga Potato Chips due to undeclared soy allergens.
September 21, 2026
Saratoga Potato Chips Recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Chips Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen
Saratoga Potato Chips recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland over undeclared soy. Consumers with allergies should avoid affected packages and return them for a refund.
MAP testing ensures accurate gas composition in packaged foods, helping extend shelf life, maintain freshness, and protect product quality and safety.
May 12, 2026
Modified Atmosphere Packaging testing ensures food quality and shelf life
Modified Atmosphere Packaging helps U.S food manufacturers extend shelf life, preserve freshness, and ensure quality. However, filling packages with the right gas mix is only part of the process-testing the gas inside is essential to maintain safety.
Sensitivity comparison shows water bath detection limits compared to advanced methods capable of identifying smaller micro-leaks.
April 30, 2026
Leak detection in food packaging: limitations of water bath method
Most modern food manufacturing facilities utilize state-of-the-art conveyors, baggers, and elaborate packaging systems designed for speed, consistency, and repeatable quality.
Urschel Promotes Tristan Scoble to UL Director of Sales
June 09, 2025
Urschel Promotes Tristan Scoble to Director of Sales, Strengthening Global Food Cutting Machinery Leadership
Tristan Scoble has been promoted to Urschel Laboratories Director of Sales, effective July 1. With a strong track record since 2015, he will lead strategic sales efforts for the global leader in food cutting machinery.
Strategic Collaboration: Urschel Laboratories Becomes Minority Stakeholder in KRONEN GmbH, Expanding Product Offerings and Strengthening Market Presence in the USA, Mexico, and Asia.
May 14, 2025
Urschel becomes stakeholder in KRONEN Gmbh
Urschel Laboratories, a global leader in food cutting technology, is set to expand its product offerings by soon providing KRONEN machinery and systems to its customers, enhancing its portfolio with KRONEN’s advanced solutions
Utz Brands to Showcase Seasonal Snack Collections and Innovations at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo
May 13, 2025
UTZ Brands showcase seasonal snack collections, innovations at 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo
Utz Brands will showcase its Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On The Border snacks, including new flavors, at booth #2714 during the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, May 13-15 in Indianapolis.
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Urschel CCLL Lattice Slicer
December 20, 2024
Urschel Unveils the New CCLL Lattice Slicer: Precision Cutting for Lattice Chips and Waffle Fries
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in food cutting technology, is excited to introduce the CCLL (Chip Cutter Large Lattice) Slicer, an advanced and high-performance solution for producing perfect lattice chips and thick potato waffle fries.
Urschel Launches New Website to Enhance Customer Experience and Support
December 18, 2024
Urschel Launches New Website to Enhance Customer Experience and Support
Urschel, the global leader in food cutting technology, has announced the launch of its newly designed website. This updated platform aims to provide improved support and a better user experience for food processors worldwide.
Urschel, Comitrol® Processor 3640A (3640A)
December 12, 2024
Urschel Adds Two More Machines to the Comitrol Processor Line
Urschel, the Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology, has released two new machines. The Comitrol® Disc Mill 380 (DM380) and the Comitrol® Processor 3640A (3640A).
Urschel - RockRepeller™ Impeller
November 04, 2024
New Patent-Pending RockRepeller Impeller for the Urschel CC Slicer
Exclusively designed by Urschel to assist Urschel CC Slicer customers, meet the new production-proven RockRepeller™ Impeller.
Most Innovative New Product Awards at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024
May 14, 2024
Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards Winners
Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced the winners of the 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards, recognizing excellence in 13 categories and showcasing the most innovative ideas, concepts, and products across the candy and snack industries.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)
April 04, 2023
Potato Planting started for Black Gold
According to Director of Operations in the Midwest for Black Gold Farms Keith Tinsey potato planting on their farm in Northcentral Indiana has started.
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Urschel, a global leader in food cutting technology, acquires Jifco and plans expansion
August 11, 2022
Food cutting specialist Urschel acquires Jifco and plans expansion
Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology, officially acquired Jifco Products, Inc. The business has been renamed Urschel South. All previous Jifco employees are now Urschel employees.
Tim O'Brien, the new North American sales director (left), and Alan Major, the new director at Urschel global operations in the role of chief sales officer (right).
May 06, 2021
Urschel announces new roles in corporate sales leadership
Urschel announces new roles in corporate sales leadership. Tim O'Brien moves to the position of North American sales director. Alan Major moves from directing Urschel International European offices to directing Urschel global operations in the role of chief sales officer.
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November 02, 2020
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
The Integra-D is Urschel’s newest addition to the Affinity line. The high-performance dicer features operation at the push of a button.
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
October 20, 2020
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
Building on the original TranSlicer that revolutionized the commercial, fresh-cut salad industry, Urschel introduces the new TranSlicer 2520 Cutter. The TranSlicer 2520 processes a variety of products for the food processing industry such as leafy vegetables, celery, leek, carrots, cucumbers, and fruits.
Potato infected with late blight (Courtesy: ARS / Scott Bauer)
November 08, 2019
Phytophthora infestans, causing late blight in potatoes, has a virus accomplice
A research team has identified a virus infecting Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen causing late blight in potatoes and tomatoes, that appears to increase the pathogen's ability to cause the disease.
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division will invest $159 million in Frankfort, Indiana to enhance its current operations at two locations (Core and East) in this US city. (Courtesy: ISFsigns)
August 02, 2018
Frito-Lay invests USD 159 million in its Frankfort, Indiana snack production plants
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division will invest $159 million in Frankfort, Indiana to enhance its current operations at two locations in this US city. The investment will add two new snack production lines and also include warehouse expansion, providing 50 new jobs.
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