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Rethinking Electrical Maintenance in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Grant Peagler
February 16, 2026

As expectations continue to rise, organizations that rethink electrical maintenance today will be better positioned to operate safely, reliably and competitively tomorrow.


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How to Select the Right Pump for Food and Beverage Processing Environments

Calle Danielsson_UHT
Calle Danielsson
February 16, 2026

Proper pump selection begins with understanding how the dynamics of each food type affects pump performance.


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AI: In Quest of and Fulfilling the Perfect Batch

Over the years, seeking the perfect batch may have seemed like the quest for the Holy Grail, but today, let AI/ML-based batch serve as your experienced guide.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
February 13, 2026

You don’t have to go it alone when searching for and maintaining the perfect batch. Through machine learning and AI-based batch control, the arduous search becomes easier to realize.


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ABB IE6 Motor

Motor and Drive Sustainability: Don’t Forget to Look at the Bigger Picture

With current IE5-rated motors rated at 96% to 98% efficient and drives up to 99% efficient, operators also need to consider overall systems in energy and sustainability surveys.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
February 10, 2026

As the march continues to make motor efficiency nearly 99%, the way motors are used and applied can make a big difference in the overall sustainability picture of any plant.


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Automation/Robotics

Automating Reverse Packaging: A True Food Processing Challenge

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Shane Daly
Andrew Fowler_MHM Automation
Andrew Fowler
February 6, 2026

Rethinking the operation could unlock more productivity, and the key to successful automated reverse packaging hinges on robot 3D vision system technology.


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From the editor

Now We’re Talking: Improving Manufacturing Communication

In a recent survey, Weavix found manufacturing workers are satisfied with their communication strategies but there’s still room for improvement.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 5, 2026

In a recent survey, Weavix found manufacturing workers are satisfied with their communication strategies but there’s still room for improvement.


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Connected Plants Lead to Advanced Packaging Line Optimization

Investments in automation and additional tools for data analytics keep coming to packaging lines as plants become more connected. Machine learning and digital twin technology are increasing throughput and driving innovation for large and small brands.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
February 3, 2026

Investments in automation and additional tools for data analytics keep coming to packaging lines as plants become more connected. Machine learning and digital twin technology are increasing throughput and driving innovation for large and small brands.


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Plant of the Year

FOOD ENGINEERING Names 2026 Plant of the Year

January 27, 2026

CJ Schwan’s partnered with Burns & McDonnell to design and build a 400,000-sq.-ft. greenfield pizza manufacturing facility and 140,000-sq.-ft., fully automated distribution center with independent utility systems.


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IPPE Preview

2026 IPPE to Offer Real-World Solutions for Meat, Poultry Industries

The 2026 edition will feature the largest trade show floor in its history, with more than 665,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and more than 1,380 exhibitors.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 27, 2026

The 2026 edition will feature the largest trade show floor in its history, with more than 665,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and more than 1,380 exhibitors.


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Sous vide beef

Sous Vide Offers Brand Flexibility While Enhancing Taste

Sous vide cooking offers precise time and temperature control, and now companies are scaling this technology to help brands and institutions deliver on limited-time offerings. Taste wins with sous vide, and companies are employing new pasteurization techniques to retain flavor and expand into food segments, such as pet food, protein and overall clean label eating.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
January 27, 2026

Sous vide cooking offers precise time and temperature control, and now companies are scaling this technology to help brands and institutions deliver on limited-time offerings. Taste wins with sous vide, and companies are employing new pasteurization techniques to retain flavor and expand into food segments, such as pet food, protein and overall clean label eating.


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