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Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

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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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Top Plant-Based Foods

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

FOOD ENGINEERING offers an overview of some of the latest alternative protein technology advancements and product introductions.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 18, 2025

FOOD ENGINEERING offers an overview of some of the latest alternative protein technology advancements and product introductions.


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From the editor

Early Action on AI Can Boost Competitiveness

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.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 6, 2025

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. 


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Food Plant Openings and Expansions October 2025

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 5, 2025

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


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The State of Food Manufacturing in 2025

While sales were largely down under dynamic economic and geopolitical conditions, some of the world’s top food and beverage manufacturers experienced revenue growth.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 14, 2025

Food and beverage manufacturers are investing in equipment and training despite difficult economic conditions.


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Food Plant Openings and Expansions September 2025

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 8, 2025

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


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From the editor

What’s Driving Change in Food Manufacturing?

AI, automation and consumer trends continue to drive change in food and beverage manufacturing, according to our 2025 State of Food Manufacturing survey.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 6, 2025

AI, automation and consumer trends continue to drive change in food and beverage manufacturing, according to our 2025 State of Food Manufacturing survey.


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From the editor

A Look at How Smart Manufacturing Is Addressing Operational, Economic Challenges

For its 10th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, Rockwell Automation surveyed 1,560 manufacturing leaders about the internal and external challenges they face and how they’re using technology to address them.
Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
September 18, 2025

For its 10th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, Rockwell Automation surveyed 1,560 manufacturing leaders about the internal and external challenges they face and how they’re using technology to address them.


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