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Bauducco Opens Wafer Production Facility in Florida

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:28:00 -0400

The plant brings Bauducco’s full wafer lineup under a Made in USA designation for the first time, operating at double the production capacity of what the brand previously had available for the American market.

Food Plant Openings and Expansions May 2026

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards highlights recent food and beverage industry developments, including Ferrara’s South Carolina plant, Ferrero’s line installation, Conagra Brands’ expansion in Arkansas, Walmart’s new milk processing facility, Kraft Heinz’s investment in Canada, and Swaggerty Farms’ expansion.

The Value of Speed in Track-and-Trace Environmental Monitoring Programs

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Effective environmental monitoring programs are defined not by how much data they collect, but by how quickly they trace data forward and backward to isolate the source and analyze the impact.

Track and Trace Product Temperature on the Road

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

You know the origins of all your ingredients and everything that happened during the processing, cooling and freezing of your product, but what can you know about your product once it leaves your premises? This is the job of the track part of track-and-trace.

Trump Signs Executive Order in Support of Regenerative Agriculture

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:04:00 -0400

The executive order directs HHS, USDA and the EPA to strengthen research, innovation and public-private partnerships that support regenerative agriculture while advancing the Make America Healthy Again agenda.

Aalberts Debuts Apollo 76F Stainless Steel Hose Cap Assembly

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:22:00 -0400

Developed for use in high purity and chemically aggressive systems, the 76F HCA helps contractors, engineers and facility owners safeguard critical infrastructure while simplifying long term operation and service.

Automated Flexible Conveyor Debuts AFC Spiralfeeder Model 60

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:02:00 -0400

At the press of a button, the conveyor moves materials and ingredients from the integrated hopper at floor level up to discharge fast, gently and safely at a constant flow rate without clogging or degradation.

Nara Organics Formula Connected to Three Infant Botulism Illnesses

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:36:00 -0400

All three cases included in this outbreak consumed Nara Organics-brand powdered infant formula. No deaths have been reported.

KIND: Half of Almond Supply Comes from Farms Using Regenerative Agriculture

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Through the KIND Almond Acres Initiative, the company tested regenerative agriculture practices and innovative technologies in California, home to approximately 80% of the world's almond production.

Bobbie Highlights Investment in Infant Formula Manufacturing

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:55:00 -0400

Bobbie has increased its production by 276% year-over-year. In that same time, Bobbie’s Ohio manufacturing team has grown over 130%.

Engineering Change: Discovering the Impact of Women Engineers in Food Manufacturing

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Dharma Prime and Halak Mehta are inspiring examples of women thriving in STEM careers, particularly in engineering and food science. As they share their experiences and insights, they highlight the importance of diversity and support in these traditionally male-dominated fields.

Shifts in Training Are Mandatory for Battling the Workforce Gap

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:02:00 -0400

Food and beverage plants require predictive, remote and machine-embedded tools on packaging machinery to ensure uptime, but operator shadowing and hands-on repetition are equally important for operational efficiency.

Nescafé: Half of Green Coffee Sourced from Farmers Adopting Regenerative Agriculture Practices

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 2025, more than 1,600 Nescafé agronomists and field staff supported farmers in 15 countries through training and technical support on regenerative agriculture.

Körber Introduces STEPLogic Tracker for Food Traceability

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

STEPLogic Tracker is designed to help companies capture, manage and retrieve critical traceability information in support of stronger recordkeeping and faster access to records.

GEA Introduces KOB Homogenizers

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:14:00 -0400

The KOB homogenizers suit a range of products and processes such as milk, dairy ingredients, beverages and plant-based formulations.

Good Culture Partners with MMPA on Cottage Cheese Facility

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:34:00 -0400

The partnership is made possible through a farmer-backed investment from MMPA’s member-owners, who have invested both capital and trust in a shared future.

CJ Foods to Open Gim Cultivation Facility in South Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:46:00 -0400

The Cheonan facility is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027, and bibigo offerings made with gim, a Korean seaweed product, will be supplied to global markets including the U.S.

APV Expands Line of Pilot 4T Homogenizers

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The High Pressure Pilot 4T serves higher pressure applications, while the Pilot 4T Ready-to-Run Skid combines the homogenizer with auxiliary components.

Rychiger to Showcase End-of-Line Automation Solutions at Automate

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:10:00 -0400

Rychiger will demonstrate how manufacturers can create more efficient, connected production environments by integrating automation throughout the manufacturing process — from assembly to final packaging.

Tyson Foods Names Wes Morris as COO

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:40:00 -0400

As COO, Morris will oversee the company’s business segments, including chicken, beef, pork, prepared foods and international.

Hangyo Ice Creams Opens Manufacturing Facility in India

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:18:00 -0400

With production capacity of 100,000 liters per day, the facility marks a new phase in Hangyo's growth story.

Mars Snacking Names Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital and Information Officer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400

In this role, Cetin will be responsible for leading the company's digital, data and technology agenda to accelerate business growth.

Grupo Bimbo Reports 500,000 Hectares Under Regenerative Agriculture Practices

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:24:00 -0400

The company’s regenerative agriculture strategy is based on three core principles: improving soil health, strengthening biodiversity and ecosystems, and supporting farming communities in their transition toward more resilient practices.

E.A. Bonelli + Associates Names Aaron J. Abert as Plant Support Director

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:00 -0400

In this role, Abert will lead the development and direction of the company’s plant support division, strengthening a service area that has grown out of E.A. Bonelli + Associates’ aim to help clients improve, maintain and optimize facility performance.

CRISP POWER to Open $15M Production Facility

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:52:00 -0400

The move marks a shift in CRISP POWER's U.S. expansion strategy, going from an import-based model to stateside production to meet accelerating consumer and retailer demand.

ROSS Showcases 42N-18 Ribbon Blender

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:40:00 -0400

A solid double ribbon agitator, powered by a 7.5 HP TEFC motor, delivers blending at speeds up to approximately 47 RPM with variable speed control down to 5 RPM.

Adam Debuts Sentinel Dynamic Inline Checkweigher

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:11:00 -0400

Intelligent filtering technology will monitor machine vibration and continuously adapt through AI model-based learning to ensure accuracy, even in tough conditions.

FPSA, PMMI Unveil 2026 Processing State of the Industry Report

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:33:00 -0400

The organizations, which have long published parallel industry reports, have joined forces to offer food manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) an overview of market performance and a glimpse at what to expect going forward.

Vanguard Renewables Breaks Ground on Minnesota Anaerobic Digestion Facility

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:04:00 -0400

The facility will process more than 300 tons of food and beverage waste per day, providing regional manufacturers, retailers and distributors with a reliable way to divert material from landfills.

PODCAST: Prioritizing Food Safety Over Audit Readiness

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In a recent podcast, Bonna Cannon, president, owner and principal consultant of Bonnafide LLC, discusses how to prioritize true food safety over audit preparation, turning audit insights into operational improvements and building food safety into plant design.