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Machinery considerations can be a challenge when incorporating sustainable materials, but they do not have to deter food producers from moving forward with the process.

Gas-fired heating systems are being replaced by electrification technologies that offer higher efficiency, reduced emissions and improved process control.

The Farmer Forward program is a cornerstone of the company’s Moo’ving Dairy Forward initiative – a multimillion-dollar platform to drive investment in new technologies and partnerships to cut GHG emissions across Mars’ global dairy supply chain.

The first phase of the project, which is now complete, covers 20,950 sq. ft. and features 754 solar panels, generating 407.16 kW DC and 400 kW AC.

With investment in automation and advanced technologies, food processors can embark on a path toward a more efficient, sustainable future.

CRISPR gene-editing technology presents a possible solution for feeding a growing population, but incorporating CRISPR into agriculture and food production requires navigating complex regulatory frameworks that could determine how widely these innovations are adopted.

FOOD ENGINEERING Editors Derrick Teal and Alyse Thompson-Richards and Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Editor Kelley Rodriguez discuss the major trends affecting food manufacturing in 2024 and what they expect to see in 2025. They cover food safety, automation, sustainability, mergers & acquisitions, and more.

Celleste uses a combination of AgTech, biotech and AI computational models to grow 100% natural cocoa from one or two beans in optimal, controlled conditions year-round.

Efforts to raise awareness about cacaofruit have resulted in gaining recognition for its sustainable impact and flavor by industry institutions.

Clear Comfort says its newest AOP systems enable facilities to achieve higher cycles of concentration, reducing the need for makeup water, chemical use and blowdown.