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Engineering R&D

Food-grade lubricants may require less frequent changes than previously thought

Give the maintenance staff a break and change the oil in air compressors less often

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

December 20, 2017

Testing methods for food-grade lubricants have improved to predict and determine more accurately the actual lifetime of a compressor oil change—which may be better than previously expected.

Automation Series

Automation can help food processors improve throughput

Some ways of improving throughput may be simple, but without an analysis of your operation, it’s hard to know where to start

Wayne Labs

December 20, 2017

While there's no "one size fits all" solution to improving throughput, there are some guiding principles to help processors achieve greater productivity.

Food Safety

Comprehensive training is key to food safety efforts

By offering workers training and coaching, processors can ensure food safety goals are met

Casey Laughman

December 18, 2017

In-depth evaluation of training programs helps processors ensure that training is giving their operators the tools they need to succeed, while still meeting food safety requirements.

Target acquires same-day grocery delivery company Shipt

Retailer pays $550M with hopes of offering same-day delivery services at approximately half its stores by early 2018

Crystal Lindell

December 13, 2017

Target is making a major push into the online marketplace — with an emphasis on groceries. The retailer has agreed to pay $550 million cash to acquire Shipt, Inc., a leading online same-day delivery platform that’s known for its grocery delivery service.

Fig named 2018 Flavor of the Year by Firmenich

Consumers see the fruit as healthy, and as a good substitute for processed sugar and other sweeteners.

Crystal Lindell

December 13, 2017

Already used in jams and cereal, fig has increasingly been making its way into other categories including yogurt, tea, energy drinks, and even chewing gum.

Top food and beverage product trends 2018

Innova Market Insights reveals the trends most likely to impact the food and beverage industry in the next year.

Debra Schug

December 12, 2017

The number one trend this year is Mindful Choices.

Food Safety

Safety alert issued on possible contaminated candy

Candy possibly distributed to Kansas food pantries

December 11, 2017

A food pantry in Kansas has reported potentially contaminated candy received through a distribution program.

Fabulous Food Plants

How Ben & Jerry's successfully manages its plants

An inside look at the ice cream maker’s St. Albans, Vt. facility, which is preparing for a significant expansion

Debra Schug

December 11, 2017

Ben & Jerry's company principles drive the operations and the floor workers at the company’s ice cream factory in St. Albans, Vt.

Food Trends

Campbell's: The top 6 food trends for 2018

Consumers expect more options, variety in foods and flavors

Casey Laughman

December 8, 2017

The Campbell's Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI) has released what it has identified as the six biggest and most accessible food trends of 2018.

2018 food and beverage manufacturing industry predictions

Processors are expected to adopt more technology in their plants as well as produce more natural products in the coming year.

Debra Schug

December 6, 2017

Among the top trends, automation and robotics are expected to gain mass adoption in many food processing plants to help operational efficiencies and customer order fulfillment as well as to increase throughput and quality.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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