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Whether Fido’s food is made from all plant-based ingredients, a flexitarian’s mix of plant- and animal-derived ingredients, insect-based or with lab-grown meat, processors and those who supply the equipment to make non-traditional pet food have their work cut out for them.

A look at how supply chains have been disrupted and affected by the ongoing pandemic, and what processors need to know to adapt.

Food and beverage processors turn to artificial intelligence to make the most of their data.

Anyone who has spent a few years working in the food industry, whether you are involved with the production of foods, beverage or ingredients, knows the truth of Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

There are several methods to reduce energy needs, usage and costs. Some are basic and simple; others are more sublime. Four recent news items show how processors can take steps to decrease energy inputs, improve their carbon footprint and look smarter and be more sustainable.

Recent events show just how important it is to be truly prepared.

Pouches have been the discussion of many in the food and beverage industries, as well as consumers, for their lack of recyclability. 

PakTech recently launched PakLock, a child-resistant cap designed for THC beverage cans. 

For five generations, fruit waste had been a challenge for the Seaside Farm family, tomato growers on Saint Helena Island, S.C. Until a couple of years ago, the family paid contractors to dispose of the 2 million pounds of tomatoes that wouldn’t last the trip to market.

AI is taking significant strides by providing a no-coding platform so operations can concentrate on manufacturing instead of programming.