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Upgrading older vision systems often means an upgrade in control systems as well to get the most out of inspection systems, which now employ AI to make snap quality judgments that humans can’t do time after time.

From machine vision and predictive maintenance to digital twin simulations and connected worker platforms, cutting-edge automated systems are redefining what’s possible in food manufacturing.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports it will conduct a post-market review for certain preservatives and whitening agents.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry, including Cayuga Milk Ingredients’ expansion, Grillo’s Pickles Indiana plant, Morinaga’s N.C. facility, Kervan’s Pennsylvania confectionery plant and Heineken’s global R&D center.

Glyphosate as an ingredient in Roundup has been a liability for Monsanto/Bayer in cancer lawsuits, yet EPA, FDA and international governing bodies claim that very low-level food residues are safe. A new 2025 study questions the safety of glyphosate at any level.

With manufacturing barely expanding and costs tightening, companies are looking to squeeze every bit of efficiency from their operations. AI-driven optimization of OEE metrics is becoming an essential lever for doing exactly that.

FOOD ENGINEERING’s 48th Annual Plant Construction Survey reveals food and beverage manufacturers are taking a cautious approach to capital expenditure, but even with economic uncertainty, the industry continues to invest in smart, sustainable manufacturing.

Executives and boards are slow to adopt new OT cybersecurity tools, and the issue is complex for non-security plant professionals. To solve this issue, security leaders need to explain the risks and impacts for increased investment.

As demand for sustainable protein sources accelerates, advanced separation technology empowers producers to extract high-purity plant proteins with efficiency, minimal waste and maximum yield.

Despite economic uncertainty and other challenges, plant construction, expansion and optimization projects persist.