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Alyse Thompson-Richards

Alyse Thompson-Richards

Alyse Thompson-Richards has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois. Alyse has since served on Cannabis Products Insider and joined FOOD ENGINEERING in 2024. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University. Image courtesy of Thompson-Richards
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Now We’re Talking: Improving Manufacturing Communication

In a recent survey, Weavix found manufacturing workers are satisfied with their communication strategies but there’s still room for improvement.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 5, 2026

In a recent survey, Weavix found manufacturing workers are satisfied with their communication strategies but there’s still room for improvement.


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2026 IPPE to Offer Real-World Solutions for Meat, Poultry Industries

The 2026 edition will feature the largest trade show floor in its history, with more than 665,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and more than 1,380 exhibitors.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 27, 2026

The 2026 edition will feature the largest trade show floor in its history, with more than 665,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and more than 1,380 exhibitors.


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AI, Sustainability and Health: Top Food Industry Trends in 2026

Last year was an eventful year for the food manufacturing industry, and FOOD ENGINEERING expects many of the major themes to carry over into 2026.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 20, 2026

Last year was an eventful year for the food manufacturing industry, and FOOD ENGINEERING expects many of the major themes to carry over into 2026.


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From the editor

How Much is Food Manufacturing Downtime Costing You?

A recent study by ABB reveals just how much unplanned downtime costs, but implementing a modernization strategy can help.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 20, 2026

A recent study by ABB reveals just how much unplanned downtime costs, but implementing a modernization strategy can help.


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Cross-Functional Approach
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Taking a Cross-Functional Approach to Food Industry Trends

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 12, 2026

Bob Garrison, chief editor of Prepared Foods, Kelley Rodriguez, editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, editor-in-chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, discuss the biggest trends impacting the food industry in 2025 and beyond.


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Food Plant Openings and Expansions December 2025

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
January 5, 2026

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.


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From the Editor

2025: An Eventful Year in Food Manufacturing

From major acquisitions to economic and policy changes, the food industry has had an eventful year. EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards takes a moment to reflect.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 23, 2025

From major acquisitions to economic and policy changes, the food industry has had an eventful year. EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards takes a moment to reflect.


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Food Plant Openings and Expansions November 2025

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 22, 2025

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.


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FOOD ENGINEERING’s Top 10 New Plant Products of 2025

We’ve compiled the Top 10 processing and packaging equipment solutions FOOD ENGINEERING’s readers were most interested in this year.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 16, 2025

We’ve compiled the Top 10 processing and packaging equipment solutions FOOD ENGINEERING’s readers were most interested in this year.


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Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
December 1, 2025

Robert Garza, a former Campbell’s employee, released a recording in which Campbell’s CISO Martin Bally allegedly says the company’s products are for “poor people” and that they contain “bioengineered meat.”


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