Globalization offers opportunities and risks for US food manufacturers striving to optimize their supply chains.

Mass production has come a long way since Henry Ford standardized the black Model T. But how far can food manufacturing push the customization envelope?

Real-time ordering and the growing role of the purchasing department are among the trends in FE’s annual study.

New construction projects are at their highest level since 2002, as processors demand energy-efficient, environmentally friendly plants.

Food manufacturers want reliable, all inclusive software that does it all at an affordable price.

Long on cash and short on capacity, T. Marzetti Co. took the plunge two years ago and began construction of its first new plant in more than half a century. Now it intends to exploit its new asset.

Sometime between 1990 and today, outsourcing migrated from a trend to a way of life for food engineers. Professional skills haven’t been devalued but rather redefined to better fit corporate business models.

Applying a best practices strategy in parallel with an automation strategy can enhance your competitive edge.

Life is good in the food and beverage industry, at least according to Food Engineering’s 2006 Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey respondents.