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 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 The company says the investment in St. Charles provides access to a skilled workforce, a robust multimodal transportation infrastructure and a collaborative business environment that will support long-term growth throughout North America. The company says the investment in St. Charles provides access to a skilled workforce, a robust multimodal transportation infrastructure and a collaborative business environment that will support long-term growth throughout North America.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103853 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:45:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103853-filled-pasta-maker-bertagni-1882-to-open-364m-plant-in-missouri Capable of producing up to 20,000 bottles per hour, the new line expands Asahi Beer USA’s production platform and reinforces the company's position as a leading co-manufacturing partner for beverage brands. Capable of producing up to 20,000 bottles per hour, the new line expands Asahi Beer USA’s production platform and reinforces the company's position as a leading co-manufacturing partner for beverage brands.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103852 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:43:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103852-asahi-beer-usa-expands-bottling-capabilities-at-wisconsin-plant The decanter can help processors achieve higher throughput, improved product quality and lower operating costs while providing the adaptability needed for changing production requirements. The decanter can help processors achieve higher throughput, improved product quality and lower operating costs while providing the adaptability needed for changing production requirements.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103851 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:13:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103851-flottweg-separation-technology-introduces-fw400-decanter Eligible facilities need to have been completed between Oct. 1, 2025 and Sept. 30, 2026. Eligible facilities need to have been completed between Oct. 1, 2025 and Sept. 30, 2026.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103849 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:27:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103849-food-engineering-now-accepting-2027-plant-of-the-year-submissions The system analyzes density differences inside each nut to identify hidden quality defects and insufficient kernel fill, as well as dense foreign material. The system analyzes density differences inside each nut to identify hidden quality defects and insufficient kernel fill, as well as dense foreign material.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103848 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:06:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103848-weco-debuts-multiscan-mxv-bulk-x-ray-for-in-shell-nut-applications Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) Rebecca Brady, CEO of Top Seedz, and her husband Will Brady, COO, are expanding and automating operations, recently commissioning a second manufacturing line. This has doubled production capacity, putting Top Seedz on track to reach $100 million in annual sales. Rebecca Brady, CEO of Top Seedz, and her husband Will Brady, COO, are expanding and automating operations, recently commissioning a second manufacturing line. This has doubled production capacity, putting Top Seedz on track to reach $100 million in annual sales.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103850 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103850-top-seedz-gains-the-advantage-with-automated-cracker-production Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards reports on recent food and beverage industry developments, including new plants from Bauducco and Gelatys, expansions from Killer Brownie and DG Foods, and Good Culture’s partnership with a Michigan dairy co-op. EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards reports on recent food and beverage industry developments, including new plants from Bauducco and Gelatys, expansions from Killer Brownie and DG Foods, and Good Culture’s partnership with a Michigan dairy co-op.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103847 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103847-food-plant-openings-and-expansions-july-2026 The U.S. FDA has evaluated eight ortho-(o)-phthalates used as plasticizers in food contact for a cumulative risk assessment. This analysis will inform the FDA's upcoming safety assessment and determine if these substances should be grouped based on their chemical or pharmacological similarities. The U.S. FDA has evaluated eight ortho-(o)-phthalates used as plasticizers in food contact for a cumulative risk assessment. This analysis will inform the FDA's upcoming safety assessment and determine if these substances should be grouped based on their chemical or pharmacological similarities.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103846 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103846-fda-advances-post-market-review-of-phthalates-used-in-food-contact-materials The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported both individuals had “significant underlying health conditions” that were likely impacted by cyclosporiasis infection and dehydration. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported both individuals had “significant underlying health conditions” that were likely impacted by cyclosporiasis infection and dehydration.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103841 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:50:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103841-two-deaths-in-michigan-connected-to-cyclospora-outbreak Impedance sensors give operators a new method of observing soil removal in real time, reducing the uncertainty that undermines CIP efficiency. Impedance sensors give operators a new method of observing soil removal in real time, reducing the uncertainty that undermines CIP efficiency.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103839 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103839-how-impedance-sensors-advance-cip-processes Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry. EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103842 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103842-food-plant-openings-and-expansions-june-2026 While research insights indicate that most companies have a low-to-moderate likelihood of increasing their use of reusable materials, recyclable materials continue to be the primary focus for packaging innovation and sustainability initiatives. While research insights indicate that most companies have a low-to-moderate likelihood of increasing their use of reusable materials, recyclable materials continue to be the primary focus for packaging innovation and sustainability initiatives.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103838 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103838-innovative-materials-offer-increased-sustainable-functionality The launch follows Tetra Pak’s acquisition of Bioreactors.net in December 2025 and marks a step in expanding the company’s offering for industrial fermentation and new food production. The launch follows Tetra Pak’s acquisition of Bioreactors.net in December 2025 and marks a step in expanding the company’s offering for industrial fermentation and new food production.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103837 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:48:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103837-tetra-pak-debuts-first-bioreactor The ELGA-TB Electric Axis is certified to a -30°C (-22°F) ambient operational baseline. The ELGA-TB Electric Axis is certified to a -30°C (-22°F) ambient operational baseline.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103836 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:35:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103836-festo-debuts-elga-tb-electric-axis-for-subzero-environments Ghingo, who has served as president and a member of the Hormel Foods Board of Directors since July 2025, will succeed Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer, and will continue serving on the board. Ghingo, who has served as president and a member of the Hormel Foods Board of Directors since July 2025, will succeed Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer, and will continue serving on the board.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103834 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:26:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103834-hormel-foods-names-john-ghingo-as-president-and-ceo Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) It's essential to remember that the primary goal of food manufacturers is to provide products for consumers. Understanding consumer demand, trends, and behaviors is key, as these factors greatly impact product and process design. It's essential to remember that the primary goal of food manufacturers is to provide products for consumers. Understanding consumer demand, trends, and behaviors is key, as these factors greatly impact product and process design.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103840 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103840-will-the-food-and-beverage-market-grow-in-2027 What if the smartest equipment is not the most advanced, but the most dependable? Dave Cobb examines how quality, maintenance, and long-term reliability truly intersect. What if the smartest equipment is not the most advanced, but the most dependable? Dave Cobb examines how quality, maintenance, and long-term reliability truly intersect.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103819 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103819-redefining-quality-has-the-industry-lost-sight-of-what-actually-matters The Harrisonville location will transform a long-blighted property into a processing, packaging, and warehousing facility with the potential to bring 20 jobs to the community. The Harrisonville location will transform a long-blighted property into a processing, packaging, and warehousing facility with the potential to bring 20 jobs to the community.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103832 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:46:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103832-kansas-city-hickory-provisions-to-open-missouri-facility The new facility will ultimately create 150 new jobs in Bartholomew County, Indiana. The new facility will ultimately create 150 new jobs in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103831 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:32:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103831-grillos-pickles-opens-production-facility-in-indiana To keep the culture and grow the company, Coconut Cult partnered with Integrated Packaging Machinery to implement its first robotic automation system, featuring three custom KUKA robots at the company's manufacturing facility in Utah. To keep the culture and grow the company, Coconut Cult partnered with Integrated Packaging Machinery to implement its first robotic automation system, featuring three custom KUKA robots at the company's manufacturing facility in Utah.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103829 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103829-how-coconut-cult-keeps-culture-alive-through-automation As Koch Foods evaluated its endpoint strategy, it faced a familiar issue for many manufacturers: how to modernize IT infrastructure without increasing operational complexity or sacrificing reliability. As Koch Foods evaluated its endpoint strategy, it faced a familiar issue for many manufacturers: how to modernize IT infrastructure without increasing operational complexity or sacrificing reliability.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103828 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103828-how-koch-foods-streamlined-endpoint-operations-with-a-unified-thin-client-strategy Combining safety cutters and accessories from Klever, PHC and Slice, FoodProtect gives food safety, quality assurance and operations teams a standardized way to manage the cutting tools used on the line. Combining safety cutters and accessories from Klever, PHC and Slice, FoodProtect gives food safety, quality assurance and operations teams a standardized way to manage the cutting tools used on the line.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103827 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103827-safety-products-global-introduces-foodprotect-cutting-system The DTS 5000 Series uses a long internal air path that draws hot air from above heat-generating components and delivers cooled air below, helping maintain uniform enclosure temperatures. The DTS 5000 Series uses a long internal air path that draws hot air from above heat-generating components and delivers cooled air below, helping maintain uniform enclosure temperatures.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103826 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:50:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103826-pfannenberg-debuts-activecool-dts-5000-series-of-enclosure-cooling-units The FDA notes the number of confirmed cases is expected to rise, despite a recall initiated by Taylor Farms, since it can take as long as six weeks for the CDC and state officials to determine if a sick person is part of the outbreak. The FDA notes the number of confirmed cases is expected to rise, despite a recall initiated by Taylor Farms, since it can take as long as six weeks for the CDC and state officials to determine if a sick person is part of the outbreak.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103825 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:23:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103825-cyclospora-outbreak-expands-to-9-states Laboratory, epidemiological and traceback data indicate that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. are a likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 100. Laboratory, epidemiological and traceback data indicate that shell eggs recalled by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. are a likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 100.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103824 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103824-16m-dozens-of-eggs-recalled-over-salmonella-risk This visual overview, featuring images and videos of robotics applications in the food industry, illustrates what is possible with modern vision systems, artificial intelligence and robotics in a range of applications — from agricultural harvesting to serving up RTE meals, smart palletization and carcass cutting. This visual overview, featuring images and videos of robotics applications in the food industry, illustrates what is possible with modern vision systems, artificial intelligence and robotics in a range of applications — from agricultural harvesting to serving up RTE meals, smart palletization and carcass cutting.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103833 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103833-robotics-solutions-for-all-food-processing-jobs-and-seasons Ken's Foods implemented an on-machine architecture with Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 350 variable frequency drives (VFDs) accessible directly on production equipment, simplifying operations and delivering measurable gains. Ken's Foods implemented an on-machine architecture with Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 350 variable frequency drives (VFDs) accessible directly on production equipment, simplifying operations and delivering measurable gains.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103823 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103823-kens-foods-partners-with-rockwell-automation-to-optimize-end-of-line-operations