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Some equipment costs less to buy. Some equipment costs less to own. Learn how to tell the difference – before you buy.

To stay competitive, chicken processing facilities need line equipment that delivers flexibility to handle multiple products, simplicity to support a less-skilled workforce and service support to maximize uptime.

Product can be left behind in containers, lost during transfers, damaged in handling or discarded due to inventory expiration or poor stock rotation. Over time, these incremental losses add up, especially when working with viscous or high-value liquid ingredients.

By enabling processors to control product conditions during receiving, staging and shipping, bulk tanker heating systems help bridge the gap between logistics and production. What was once an unpredictable step is now a controlled, repeatable process.

See where the world’s leading food and beverage companies landed in FOOD ENGINEERING's 2026 Top 100 ranking, as economic pressures, major acquisitions and shifting strategies reshaped the industry in 2025.

One of my favorite times of the year is approaching, and it’s not just because autumn is on its way. While I do enjoy the cooler temperatures and the seasonal activities that fall brings, this time of year also marks the release of our annual Top 100 ranking.

As part of an expanded partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, Chobani will acquire its manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including its equipment and related infrastructure.

Documentation is written to demonstrate compliance, but the knowledge that keeps lines running lives somewhere else entirely: in the heads and hands of a shrinking group of veteran operators.

Capable of producing up to 20,000 bottles per hour, the new line expands Asahi Beer USA’s production platform and reinforces the company's position as a leading co-manufacturing partner for beverage brands.

It's essential to remember that the primary goal of food manufacturers is to provide products for consumers. Understanding consumer demand, trends, and behaviors is key, as these factors greatly impact product and process design.