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EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings, expansions and closures in the food and beverage industry, including Nelson-Jameson’s distribution center, Oatly’s closure of its Singapore plant, Richardson’s oat processing facility expansion, Vertical Cold Storage’s multimodal distribution center and cellular agriculture accelerator The Cultured Hub.

Food and beverage manufacturers need to take decisive action now or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving market. Those that lead in digital transformation will emerge stronger, more agile and better equipped to navigate future disruptions.

In alternative protein production, pumps are essential for accurate additive dosing, including nutrients and anti-foaming agents, as well as transferring the protein product and adjusting pH levels to maintain optimum conditions. Selecting the right pumping technologies can help manufacturers to overcome bioprocessing challenges.

Food safety testing is not only required by regulating bodies, it helps prevent contaminated product from getting out the door, harming people and your business.

The FDA’s draft guidance includes plant-based alternatives to eggs, seafood, poultry, meat and dairy products (excluding plant-based milk alternatives) that fall under FDA jurisdiction.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.

As the sustainability landscape continues to evolve rapidly, three key areas will influence the future success of eco-friendly packaging: infrastructure, industry accountability, and consumer education.

With the addition of retail bag pack systems to address consumer demand, coupled with assuming ownership of bakery mix and milling company Renwood Mills in 2022, Mennel has prioritized the efficiency and performance of its quality control inspection and checkweighing solutions.

The integration of MOM and MES offers a transformative potential for manufacturing operations. By integrating these systems, companies can achieve enhanced operational visibility, improved efficiency and better decision-making capabilities.

IFT's Sara Bratager talks about the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Food Traceability Rule, the importance of data standardization and how it can help with preventing and managing recalls.