Keep up to date on the latest news and information posted to FoodEngineeringmag.com with our RSS feed. https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/rss/16 en-us Salling brings more than 25 years of experience in business development, market strategy and client growth across the life sciences sector. Salling brings more than 25 years of experience in business development, market strategy and client growth across the life sciences sector.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103905 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:25:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103905-crb-names-helga-margrethe-salling-as-chief-growth-officer The planned transition comes as the South Jersey-based company builds on its position as a manufacturer of premium and organic private label sauces and dressings. The planned transition comes as the South Jersey-based company builds on its position as a manufacturer of premium and organic private label sauces and dressings.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103903 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:13:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103903-chelten-house-products-names-jason-dabrow-as-ceo While the mixing and blending of liquid ingredients into a liquid product is an exact, controlled process, combining dry ingredients has unique challenges that have been difficult to control with automation. Finally, sensors and automation are here to help. While the mixing and blending of liquid ingredients into a liquid product is an exact, controlled process, combining dry ingredients has unique challenges that have been difficult to control with automation. Finally, sensors and automation are here to help.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103881 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103881-mixing-and-blending-of-dry-ingredients-art-gets-a-little-help-from-science The recalls making headlines are not happening because food manufacturers stopped caring about safety. They are happening because the systems designed to catch problems are built to record what happened, not to prevent what is about to happen. This is one area where agentic AI can be transformational for food supply chains. The recalls making headlines are not happening because food manufacturers stopped caring about safety. They are happening because the systems designed to catch problems are built to record what happened, not to prevent what is about to happen. This is one area where agentic AI can be transformational for food supply chains.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103901 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103901-from-recall-reaction-to-prevention-how-ai-is-changing-food-safety-execution TempTale GEO APX Global monitors temperature, humidity, light and location, and transmits data automatically, without manual downloads, to the SensiWatch Platform. TempTale GEO APX Global monitors temperature, humidity, light and location, and transmits data automatically, without manual downloads, to the SensiWatch Platform.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103900 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103900-sensitech-launches-temptale-geo-apx-global-condition-monitoring-solution The System 4+ controller monitors power consumption and uses dynamic speed curves to reduce energy use and parts wear. The System 4+ controller monitors power consumption and uses dynamic speed curves to reduce energy use and parts wear.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103899 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:42:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103899-rytec-introduces-system-4-door-controller The cultivated meat sector faces many challenges, especially in scaling production. AI — and in particular hybrid model digital twins — can help overcome critical hurdles to industry viability. The cultivated meat sector faces many challenges, especially in scaling production. AI — and in particular hybrid model digital twins — can help overcome critical hurdles to industry viability.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103897 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103897-is-ai-the-missing-link-in-the-commercialization-of-cultivated-meat The factory in Batavia, Ohio is Purina's first new plant built from the ground up since 1975 and the largest investment Nestlé has made in a Purina manufacturing facility to date. The factory in Batavia, Ohio is Purina's first new plant built from the ground up since 1975 and the largest investment Nestlé has made in a Purina manufacturing facility to date.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103893 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103893-nestle-purina-petcare-opens-550m-pet-food-plant-in-ohio As part of an expanded partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, Chobani will acquire its manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including its equipment and related infrastructure. As part of an expanded partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, Chobani will acquire its manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including its equipment and related infrastructure.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103892 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103892-chobani-to-invest-12b-in-pennsylvania-manufacturing-campus Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) FOOD ENGINEERING EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry. FOOD ENGINEERING EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103894 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103894-food-plant-openings-and-expansions-august-2026 Documentation is written to demonstrate compliance, but the knowledge that keeps lines running lives somewhere else entirely: in the heads and hands of a shrinking group of veteran operators. Documentation is written to demonstrate compliance, but the knowledge that keeps lines running lives somewhere else entirely: in the heads and hands of a shrinking group of veteran operators.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103888 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:50:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103888-the-food-manufacturing-documentation-paradox-audit-ready-plants-undocumented-know-how BNP Media donates the Meat Industry Hall of Fame to the Meat Institute, as the association partners with the American Association of Meat Processors and American Meat Science Association to govern the Hall. BNP Media donates the Meat Industry Hall of Fame to the Meat Institute, as the association partners with the American Association of Meat Processors and American Meat Science Association to govern the Hall.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103891 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103891-meat-industry-hall-of-fame-transitions-to-new-ownership The FDA proposes making the GRAS notification program mandatory, requiring food substances to demonstrate safety for their intended use, aiming to enhance transparency and regulation. The process would apply to both existing and new substances, with some exceptions, and initial evaluations would take 45 days. The FDA proposes making the GRAS notification program mandatory, requiring food substances to demonstrate safety for their intended use, aiming to enhance transparency and regulation. The process would apply to both existing and new substances, with some exceptions, and initial evaluations would take 45 days.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103889 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103889-fda-proposes-rule-to-make-gras-notification-mandatory The GCMS-TQ RX Series features a multimode injection unit that enhances operational efficiency and streamlines method development. The GCMS-TQ RX Series features a multimode injection unit that enhances operational efficiency and streamlines method development.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103887 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:44:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103887-shimadzu-debuts-gcms-tq-rx-series-gas-chromatograph-mass-spectrometer The LD151 series offers a 250 psi pressure rating up to 24 inches, expanding its suitability for high pressure HVAC installations, commercial mechanical rooms, industrial processing systems, chilled water systems, cooling tower loops and other mission-critical cooling applications. The LD151 series offers a 250 psi pressure rating up to 24 inches, expanding its suitability for high pressure HVAC installations, commercial mechanical rooms, industrial processing systems, chilled water systems, cooling tower loops and other mission-critical cooling applications.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103886 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:26:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103886-aalberts-introduces-apollo-ld151-resilient-seated-butterfly-valve Wells Enterprises, a U.S. ice cream manufacturer and part of the Ferrero Group, has completed the first two phases of the $425 million facility’s transformation. Wells Enterprises, a U.S. ice cream manufacturer and part of the Ferrero Group, has completed the first two phases of the $425 million facility’s transformation.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103885 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:09:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103885-wells-enterprises-opens-chocolate-production-facility-employee-center-in-new-york Located at Austin Innovation Park, the new office marks Dennis Group’s fifth location in the United States and reflects the firm’s growth alongside increasing demand for food manufacturing infrastructure throughout Texas and the surrounding region. Located at Austin Innovation Park, the new office marks Dennis Group’s fifth location in the United States and reflects the firm’s growth alongside increasing demand for food manufacturing infrastructure throughout Texas and the surrounding region.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103875 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:53:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103875-dennis-group-opens-office-in-texas Frick Brunkhorst joined the 130-year-old company at age 15 and has spent the past 25 years working across nearly every aspect of the business, from the production floor to product development, branding and long-term strategic planning. Frick Brunkhorst joined the 130-year-old company at age 15 and has spent the past 25 years working across nearly every aspect of the business, from the production floor to product development, branding and long-term strategic planning.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103871 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103871-fricks-quality-meats-names-ellory-frick-brunkhorst-as-president Some new ERP providers are building their systems from scratch totally on AI, but can their systems fulfill all the demands that manufacturers have expected from conventional ERP over the years? Some new ERP providers are building their systems from scratch totally on AI, but can their systems fulfill all the demands that manufacturers have expected from conventional ERP over the years?

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103872 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103872-traditional-erp-end-of-the-road Avery Dennison Chief Information Officer Nicholas Colisto shares why leadership, not technology, is the defining factor in scaling impact across operations and why playing it safe is no longer a viable strategy. Avery Dennison Chief Information Officer Nicholas Colisto shares why leadership, not technology, is the defining factor in scaling impact across operations and why playing it safe is no longer a viable strategy.
 

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103869 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103869-a-cio-perspective-why-playing-it-safe-is-no-longer-enough-for-manufacturing-leaders The updated series introduces two new maintenance-focused enhancements: a Quick-Change Oil Mist Filter and an Easy Oil Change system. The updated series introduces two new maintenance-focused enhancements: a Quick-Change Oil Mist Filter and an Easy Oil Change system.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103868 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:03:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103868-navac-vacuum-technology-debuts-shielddrive-i-series-rotary-vane-vacuum-pumps The Rosemount 350A digital sensor converts and transmits pH/ORP data digitally, reducing susceptibility to electrical noise and helping teams get to a stable measurement faster. The Rosemount 350A digital sensor converts and transmits pH/ORP data digitally, reducing susceptibility to electrical noise and helping teams get to a stable measurement faster.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103867 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103867-emerson-introduces-rosemount-350a-high-performance-ph-orp-sensor The company acquired and remodeled a facility that once belonged to Butterball. Operations have already begun. The company acquired and remodeled a facility that once belonged to Butterball. Operations have already begun.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103866 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:52:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103866-sany-nutrition-opens-manufacturing-facility-in-arkansas As food manufacturers approach a turning point in the application, verification and sharing of product data, a practical roadmap can support faster implementation, stronger compliance outcomes and measurable operational efficiencies. As food manufacturers approach a turning point in the application, verification and sharing of product data, a practical roadmap can support faster implementation, stronger compliance outcomes and measurable operational efficiencies.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103862 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103862-starting-the-2d-code-journey-to-strengthen-food-safety Dairy processors are racing to add capacity as whey protein demand outruns supply. The harder question is whether that capacity can come online when it's needed. Dairy processors are racing to add capacity as whey protein demand outruns supply. The harder question is whether that capacity can come online when it's needed.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103861 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:47:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103861-building-the-protein-boom-how-dairy-processors-can-engineer-success-through-plant-and-utility-upgrades Older facilities, in many cases, can be maintained to protect ingredients and finished goods. However, attention should be paid to drainage systems, along with monitoring environmental temperatures, humidity and airflows in critical spaces. Older facilities, in many cases, can be maintained to protect ingredients and finished goods. However, attention should be paid to drainage systems, along with monitoring environmental temperatures, humidity and airflows in critical spaces.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103863 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103863-managing-facility-induced-food-waste The InstaFlux workflow enables food microbiology laboratories to prepare media on demand in less than 30 minutes and supports a simplified process to sample incubation. The InstaFlux workflow enables food microbiology laboratories to prepare media on demand in less than 30 minutes and supports a simplified process to sample incubation.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103859 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103859-thermo-fisher-scientific-introduces-instaflux-workflow The increase in power from 15W to 25W makes the Hyperion IonCharge30 Meech's most powerful compact static generator to date. The increase in power from 15W to 25W makes the Hyperion IonCharge30 Meech's most powerful compact static generator to date.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103858 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:47:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103858-meech-international-debuts-25w-hyperion-ioncharge30-compact-static-generator Owned by Nichirei Corporation, InnovAsian selected Gray to design and build the 180,000-sq.-ft. greenfield facility. Owned by Nichirei Corporation, InnovAsian selected Gray to design and build the 180,000-sq.-ft. greenfield facility.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103856 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:39:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103856-innovasian-breaks-ground-on-150m-arkansas-facility Mills, who has served as a member of B&G Foods’ Board of Directors since March 2018, succeeds Kenneth C. “Casey” Keller, who has retired as president, CEO and a director. Mills, who has served as a member of B&G Foods’ Board of Directors since March 2018, succeeds Kenneth C. “Casey” Keller, who has retired as president, CEO and a director.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103855 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:12:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103855-b-and-g-foods-names-rob-mills-as-president-and-ceo