Food Engineering

Nut Processor Pearl Crop Partners with Renewable America on Solar Projects

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The agreement between Renewable America and Pearl Crop covers four different projects across locations in Ripon, Linden and Stockton, California.

ROSS Introduces VM-80 VersaMix

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:03:00 -0400

The mixer features a three-wing anchor agitator powered by a 5 HP explosion-proof motor operating from 25 to 52 rpm.

PepsiCo: 70% of Key Ingredients Sustainably Sourced

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PepsiCo highlights progress against its 2030 Positive Agriculture (pep+) goals, with gains in scaling regenerative agriculture and restorative and protective practices, advancing sustainable sourcing, and improvements in livelihoods.

Novus Foods Names Admir Basic as CEO

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Basic joins Novus Foods from Great Kitchens Food Company, where he served as president and CEO.

How Automation Supports Variability and Flexibility in Food Manufacturing

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:06:00 -0400

As product portfolios expand and production requirements become increasingly complex, manufacturers are under growing pressure to maintain efficiency with systems originally designed for predictable, repetitive production.

Ocean Spray Cranberries Names Abigail Buckwalter as President, CEO

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:24:00 -0400

Buckwalter brings to Ocean Spray Cranberries 20 years of global leadership experience across consumer-packaged goods and healthcare.

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

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.

How Conveyor Monitoring Can Cut Costs, Prevent Downtime in Food Manufacturing

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:07:00 -0400

With unplanned downtime costing up to hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour, food manufacturers are rethinking how they monitor and maintain the systems that keep production moving. Conveyor systems offer a scalable and cost-effective starting point for predictive maintenance.

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.

Dervati, Parent Company of PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker, Breaks Ground on Wisconsin Campus

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:37:00 -0400

Scheduled for completion in June 2027, the new campus will serve as the foundation for the companies' next chapter of growth and innovation.

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.

Eriez Names Dan Zimmerman as U.S. General Manager

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

In this role, Zimmerman is responsible for leading the company’s U.S.-based business, including overall performance, commercial and financial execution, manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Patanjali Dairy USA Buys Harrisburg Dairies Facility

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:37:00 -0400

The 3-acre site is located in Pennsylvania’s capital and has produced dairy products for 94 years.

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.

Crispy Green Relocates HQ, Expands Warehouse Capacity

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:09:00 -0400

To support this momentum, Crispy Green has secured an additional unit in a neighboring building, providing expanded warehouse capacity and a new office space.

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

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.

Rise Baking Company to Acquire Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:03:00 -0400

Rise Baking Company says the acquisition is expected to expand its product offering and manufacturing capabilities as well as add customer reach in the Northeast.

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.

THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2026 Records Continued Growth with Over 158,000 Visitors and THB 136 Billion in Trade Value

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

Thailand achieved remarkable success of THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2026, held from May 26–30 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.

Top Seedz Expands Cracker Production

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

The company has installed a second production line and nine additional ovens, increasing production from approximately 16,000 cracker packages per day to as many as 32,000 packages daily.

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.

Solar Foods Receives €78M for Second Factory

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:09:00 -0400

The funding will go toward construction and contract management, the delivery of key process equipment, installation, commissioning and production ramp-up prior to the start of mass production of Solein protein powder.

Kraft Heinz Reorganizes Global Operating Structure

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:42:00 -0400

Effective July 1, Kraft Heinz will restructure into three regions: North America, Europe and Pacific Developed Markets, and Emerging Markets.