Food Engineering

ABF Ingredients to Expand in Wisconsin

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:54:00 -0400

The project includes an initial investment of over $65 million to construct a new Ohly facility, which will employ nearly 30 team members.

Symrise Opens Food Studio in Northwest Arkansas

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:54:00 -0400

Designed to complement Symrise’s existing capabilities, the space enables more agile, hands-on collaboration and rapid prototyping in an immersive environment.

IFF Opens Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:35:00 -0400

Located in Toamasina — near vanilla growing areas and post-harvest processing activities — the 650-square-meter center brings together lab analysis, extraction, flavor creation and application development in a single site.

FDA Begins Reassessment of BHT, ADA

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:24:00 -0400

The agency has also finalized its framework for post-market assessment of food additives.

What’s Slowing Down Your Bulk Material Handling Process?

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bulk material handling rarely fails all at once. Learn how inefficiencies build, where processes slow down, and what to evaluate before small issues turn into costly operational problems.

PMMI to Partner with interpack on NA Pavilion for 2029 Event

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:12:00 -0400

The agreement is designed to expand international engagement, strengthen connections between Europe and North America, and create new opportunities for companies across both markets.it

Cargill and Voyage Foods Bring NextCoa Cocoa Alternatives to North America

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:50:00 -0400

NextCoa confectionery alternatives to chocolate are crafted from plant-based ingredients like grape seeds.

3-A SSI Seeks Working Group Coordinator Consultant to Lead Standards Modernization Effort

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:33:00 -0400

The coordinator consultant will manage day-to-day project operations across all eight working groups — meeting facilitation, document tracking, scope management, ballot coordination and process documentation — reporting directly to the executive director.

All Roads Lead to Growth for Hummus Maker Little Sesame

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From opening to a fast-casual restaurant in D.C. to quintupling its CPG production capacity when its new Maryland facility becomes fully operational, Little Sesame is on a journey of creativity, inspiration and growth.

VIDEO | Food Plant Openings and Expansions March 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards highlights recent food and beverage industry expansions, including Smithfield Foods’ South Dakota facility, Nestlé Purina’s Brazilian pet food plant, J.M. Smucker’s pet food expansion, DrinkPAK’s Texas beverage facility, Dainty Foods’ Ohio plant, and Tovala’s Illinois processing facility.

What Manufacturing CEOs Are Asking Their Project Delivery Partners in 2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:51:00 -0400

Conversations with manufacturing CEOs are rooted in strategy, risk and performance, highlighting the evolving expectations placed on design and construction partners.

Bühler Group Introduces Nutrex 7 Series Extrusion Systems

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:08:00 -0400

Building on 40 years of extrusion manufacturing for cereals, snacks, pet food, meat alternatives, food ingredients and more, one central element remained unchanged: the twin-screw extrusion technology.

UPM, Michelman and BOBST Join Forces on Paper Food Packaging

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:09:00 -0400

By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver barrier performance and heat sealability over a wide sealing window.

Post Holdings Names Nicolas Catoggio as Incoming CEO

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:52:00 -0400

Catoggio succeeds Robert Vitale, who will transition to the role of executive chairman on Oct. 1, 2026.

Fresh Del Monte Names Pittsburgh as Foods Division Hub

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:19:00 -0400

Del Monte Foods' history in Pittsburgh began in 2002, when the company acquired several brands from Heinz.

TNA Unveils Robag Quantum

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:00 -0400

The robag Quantum has been engineered for snack and food producers facing the growing challenge of more packs, more SKUs and more pressure on space, labor and margins.

Is the Food Industry Making Progress on Food Waste?

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Food waste poses a significant challenge across the food industry. New research reveals that while many companies recognize the issue, only a fraction set tangible reduction targets. To align actions with global best practices, measuring and reporting food waste is crucial.

Debut, Oterra Partner to Develop Red 40 Alternative

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:40:00 -0400

By combining Debut’s technology with Oterra’s formulation expertise, the companies aim to produce natural color solutions spanning orange, red and violet, offering a full range of stable shades to food and beverage manufacturers.

Colorado Premium Acquires Old Hickory Smokehouse

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:26:00 -0400

The acquisition expands Colorado Premium’s traditional sous vide cooked capabilities by adding naturally smoked proteins to its portfolio.

Dairy Co-op Agri-Mark Partners with Eversource on Energy Efficiency Upgrade

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:00 -0400

Agri-Mark and Eversource partnered on the installation of a high-efficiency mechanical vapor recompression unit, which is used in the production of condensed and powdered milk products. This equipment has resulted in reductions that help lower energy usage, reduce costs and support operational consistency and product quality.

The Campbell’s Company Acquires 49% Stake in Rao’s Maker

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:07:00 -0400

Based in Scafati, Italy, and founded by Antonio Romano in 1972, La Regina has been a key partner of Rao’s Homemade since 1993 and produces all Rao's Homemade tomato-based sauces today.

USDA Considers Proposals to Update Line Speed Rules

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The USDA’s proposals would update processing requirements for poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems.

ABB Robotics Introduces PoWa Family of Cobots

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:51:00 -0400

PoWa enables manufacturers to automate heavier and faster processes, while maintaining the flexibility, ease of use and compact footprint of collaborative robotics.

Akona Process Solutions Debuts Rotary Batch Mixer

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:31:00 -0400

Suitable for processing dry powders, granules, pellets and fragile or friable materials, it is used across industries, including food and bakery, nutraceuticals, coffee, spice blends, agricultural products, plastics and chemical powders.

Advancing Food Manufacturing Through Digital Transformation

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:13:00 -0400

Smart manufacturing technologies, such as digital tools and connected systems, can improve visibility, performance and decision-making on packaging lines.

How Cervecería La Tropical Improved Extract Dosing and Canning Quality

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400

La Tropical, a Miami brewery with deep Cuban roots, uses a Qdos 60 peristaltic pump to precisely dose small amounts of tetra hop extract and to meter chemicals in its CIP system.

Nestlé USA Introduces Minor’s Kitchen Sauces

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:05:00 -0400

Minor's Kitchen marks Nestlé's first entry into U.S. at-home condiments, expanding its culinary leadership into a fast-growing category.

FDA: U.S. Infant Formula is Largely Safe

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:45:00 -0400

Across the products tested, most samples had undetectable or very low levels of contaminants including lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, pesticides, PFAS and phthalates.

Divert Opens Integrated Diversion and Energy Facility in Washington

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:00 -0400

At capacity, the facility will transform the material it receives into over 235,000 MMBtu of renewable energy and 450,000 pounds of nutrient-rich fertilizer annually.

Mars Secures Wind Energy from Planned Lithuanian Wind Farm

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:41:00 -0400

The project, planned to go live in 2028, will also support the Mars pet food manufacturing facility in Lithuania, providing a secure, long-term source of renewable electricity.