Phenomena like the low-carb diet trend are a blessing for some processors and a curse for others, as sales trends for industry leaders demonstrate.

Possible changes in GMPs are just background noise for food professionals focused on manufacturing.

Distinguishing between core competencies and essential skills that can be outsourced can be a back-and-forth dilemma for food manufacturers.

While the Internet and automation systems are becoming bigger factors in parts ordering, maintenance managers still struggle with age-old challenges.

Food and beverage processors implement safety, security and plant efficiency measures while continuing to cut costs.

"Silos of information" is one of those shopworn automation phrases guaranteed to make a food processing professional cringe, but the reality of today's operating environment makes the integration of software systems from the shop floor to the top floor a critical objective.

Pepperidge Farm built on earlier projects and solid in-house engineering to construct a powerhouse bakery.

Connecticut's most brutal winter in memory was a constant threat to derail the scheduled completion of Pepperidge Farm's Bloomfield, Conn., project.

In the case of Pepperidge Farm's Bloomfield, Conn., bakery, ROI was just the first half of the equation.

Food and beverage companies are getting hooked on the sales growth in supercenters and club stores, and that requires some adjustments in manufacturing practices.