Food Engineering

Shimadzu Debuts GCMS-TQ RX Series Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:44:00 -0400

The GCMS-TQ RX Series features a multimode injection unit that enhances operational efficiency and streamlines method development.

Aalberts Introduces Apollo LD151 Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:26:00 -0400

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.

Wells Enterprises Opens Chocolate Production Facility, Employee Center in New York

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:09:00 -0400

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.

Pringles Debuts Thicker Chips for Dipping

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:50:00 -0400

Featuring a scooped shape that's thicker and structurally sturdier, Pringles Dippers are available in three flavors.

California Natural Colors Breaks Ground on Facility Expansion

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:36:00 -0400

The company says the additions will help meet the growing need for natural color solutions as more major brands and retailers transition away from synthetic food dyes.

5 Things Food Manufacturers Should Know Before They Grow

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Dennis Group engineers and project managers with years of experience designing and executing expansions in food and beverage manufacturing discuss the lesser-known factors that can make or break a plant’s long-term expandability.

Sweetmore Bakeries Acquires Fantasy Baking Co.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:01:00 -0400

The acquisition marks Sweetmore's sixth facility and its first on the West Coast, extending its manufacturing footprint across the U.S.

Pilgrim’s Europe to Acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage from Samworth Brothers

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:43:00 -0400

Walkers is a producer of premium pork products, with a heritage dating back to 1824. The business operates from four production facilities on a single site in Leicester, UK and employs approximately 1,150 team members.

Dennis Group Opens Office in Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:53:00 -0400

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.

Anheuser-Busch Invests $13M in New York Brewery

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:26:00 -0400

The investment will help Anheuser-Busch meet growing consumer demand for Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater, two fast-growing brands, and expand local manufacturing skills training.

Drive-Thru Brand 7 Brew Launches RTD Beverages at Walmart

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:03:00 -0400

Building on the successful test of its ready-to-drink coffee lineup earlier this year in Arkansas, 7 Brew is expanding distribution to Walmart locations nationwide while introducing new 7 Brew Energy beverages.

Frick’s Quality Meats Names Ellory Frick Brunkhorst as President

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

Revolution Foods Acquires Ardella’s

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:56:00 -0400

The acquisition will allow Revolution Foods to add innovative offerings to the more than 35 million meals served in school cafeterias, senior nutrition programs and on retail shelves each year.

Traditional ERP: End of the Road?

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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?

A CIO Perspective: Why Playing it Safe is No Longer Enough for Manufacturing Leaders

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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.

NAVAC Vacuum Technology Debuts ShieldDrive i Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:03:00 -0400

The updated series introduces two new maintenance-focused enhancements: a Quick-Change Oil Mist Filter and an Easy Oil Change system.

Emerson Introduces Rosemount 350A High Performance pH/ORP Sensor

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

SANY Nutrition Opens Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:52:00 -0400

The company acquired and remodeled a facility that once belonged to Butterball. Operations have already begun.

Roskam Foods to Close California Plant as Part of Cereal Production Consolidation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:36:00 -0400

The closure will impact 115 employees, according to WARN Act information from California’s Economic Development Department.

Ever After Foods Acquires Fishway

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:11:00 -0400

Following a successful technology collaboration validating the compatibility of the two platforms, Ever After Foods’ acquisition of Fishway adds a portfolio of aquatic cell lines, expertise in animal-component-free media, and an experienced scientific team.

Starting the 2D Code Journey to Strengthen Food Safety

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Building the Protein Boom: How Dairy Processors Can Engineer Success through Plant and Utility Upgrades

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:47:00 -0400

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.

Ferrero to Acquire Purely Elizabeth

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:26:00 -0400

Ferrero’s acquisition of the better-for-you granola and cereal brand would follow its 2025 acquisition of WK Kellogg Co.

Managing Facility-Induced Food Waste

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces InstaFlux Workflow

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Meech International Debuts 25W Hyperion IonCharge30 Compact Static Generator

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:47:00 -0400

The increase in power from 15W to 25W makes the Hyperion IonCharge30 Meech's most powerful compact static generator to date.

Tyson Foods to Close Two Beef Facilities

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:40:00 -0400

Tyson will anchor its beef business around three facilities in Nebraska, Kansas and Texas.

InnovAsian Breaks Ground on $150M Arkansas Facility

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:39:00 -0400

Owned by Nichirei Corporation, InnovAsian selected Gray to design and build the 180,000-sq.-ft. greenfield facility.

B&G Foods Names Rob Mills as President and CEO

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:12:00 -0400

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.

Bongards Creameries Plans $135M Expansion to Minnesota Plant

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:04:00 -0400

Construction is scheduled to begin during the fourth quarter of 2026, with commercial operations expected to commence by early 2028.