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
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.
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.
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.”
Many food manufacturers may not know where to begin implementing AI, and new research from IFS shows they’re not alone. However, to realize gains and stay competitive, getting started is key.
Many food manufacturers may not know where to begin implementing AI, and new research from IFS shows they’re not alone. However, to realize gains and stay competitive, getting started is key.
While sales were largely down under dynamic economic and geopolitical conditions, some of the world’s top food and beverage manufacturers experienced revenue growth.
AI, automation and consumer trends continue to drive change in food and beverage manufacturing, according to our 2025 State of Food Manufacturing survey.
AI, automation and consumer trends continue to drive change in food and beverage manufacturing, according to our 2025 State of Food Manufacturing survey.