Food Engineering, the leading magazine serving the food and beverage manufacturing market; written for operations, production and engineering executives https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/rss/articles The facility in Carthage, Missouri is expected to open in 2028 and create approximately 100 new jobs. The facility in Carthage, Missouri is expected to open in 2028 and create approximately 100 new jobs.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:43:14 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103931-schreiber-foods-to-build-267m-process-cheese-facility-in-missouri http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103931 The company says consolidating production at its facility in Indianapolis, Indiana will create a more efficient manufacturing network, improve capacity utilization, reduce operational complexity and establish a focused Centre of Excellence. The company says consolidating production at its facility in Indianapolis, Indiana will create a more efficient manufacturing network, improve capacity utilization, reduce operational complexity and establish a focused Centre of Excellence.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:13:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103930-maple-leaf-foods-to-consolidate-plant-protein-production http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103930 The expansion represents an investment of $35 million and is expected to increase network capacity by 10%. The expansion represents an investment of $35 million and is expected to increase network capacity by 10%.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:34:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103929-sunopta-adds-fourth-line-to-texas-production-facility http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103929 The company says these investments will help Anheuser-Busch increase production of Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater and expand local manufacturing skills training. The company says these investments will help Anheuser-Busch increase production of Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater and expand local manufacturing skills training.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:10:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103928-anheuser-buch-to-invest-44m-in-california-colorado-breweries http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103928 Upon closing, Generate Upcycle's anaerobic digestion facilities and advanced depackaging facilities operating across upstate New York and Ontario, Canada, are expected to join Vanguard Renewables' portfolio. Upon closing, Generate Upcycle's anaerobic digestion facilities and advanced depackaging facilities operating across upstate New York and Ontario, Canada, are expected to join Vanguard Renewables' portfolio.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:09:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103926-vanguard-renewables-to-acquire-generate-upcycles-north-american-operations http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103926 The facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin incorporates advanced digital manufacturing tools that enable paperless operations, real-time data visualization and enhanced traceability. The facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin incorporates advanced digital manufacturing tools that enable paperless operations, real-time data visualization and enhanced traceability.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:55:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103925-kikkoman-opens-third-us-production-facility http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103925 Rather than a hodge-podge of sanitation and cleaning records scattered everywhere, why not tie them together digitally so they’re available in minutes or hours rather than days or weeks? Rather than a hodge-podge of sanitation and cleaning records scattered everywhere, why not tie them together digitally so they’re available in minutes or hours rather than days or weeks?

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103880-cleaning-and-sanitation-organize-and-record-your-data-with-the-right-tools http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103880 By enabling processors to control product conditions during receiving, staging and shipping, bulk tanker heating systems help bridge the gap between logistics and production. What was once an unpredictable step is now a controlled, repeatable process. By enabling processors to control product conditions during receiving, staging and shipping, bulk tanker heating systems help bridge the gap between logistics and production. What was once an unpredictable step is now a controlled, repeatable process.

]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103924-bringing-temperature-control-to-over-the-road-tankers-and-iso-tanks http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103924 Contaminant-specific testing provides a clearer understanding of the dust, biological contaminants and loading characteristics present within individual production areas, allowing facilities to select filtration strategies that support operational performance, product quality and long-term system efficiency. Contaminant-specific testing provides a clearer understanding of the dust, biological contaminants and loading characteristics present within individual production areas, allowing facilities to select filtration strategies that support operational performance, product quality and long-term system efficiency.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:15:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103923-why-food-processing-facilities-need-contaminant-specific-ambient-air-testing http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103923 Rychiger works with leading global technology providers to deliver integrated automation solutions tailored to the needs of the food and beverage market, among others. Rychiger works with leading global technology providers to deliver integrated automation solutions tailored to the needs of the food and beverage market, among others.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:51:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103922-rychiger-to-showcase-packaging-automation-solutions-at-pack-expo http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103922 The 1.3-megapixel camera module captures 1D and 2D codes at reading distances of 100 to 300 mm, regardless of alignment or rotation. The 1.3-megapixel camera module captures 1D and 2D codes at reading distances of 100 to 300 mm, regardless of alignment or rotation.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:31:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103921-sick-introduces-sensingcam-sec200-code-reader http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103921 Designed for water treatment, HVAC and processing facilities, these valves feature a streamlined, low-pressure-drop disc that reduces energy consumption. Designed for water treatment, HVAC and processing facilities, these valves feature a streamlined, low-pressure-drop disc that reduces energy consumption. 

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:54:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103920-basecamp-introduces-line-of-butterfly-valves http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103920 The Santa Fe Springs facility will become the company's primary manufacturing site, consolidating production currently housed at its long-time Wilmington, California plant into a single, expanded operation. The Santa Fe Springs facility will become the company's primary manufacturing site, consolidating production currently housed at its long-time Wilmington, California plant into a single, expanded operation.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:08:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103919-juanitas-foods-acquires-california-manufacturing-facility http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103919 The Food Contact & Packaging Sustainability Training Subscription is aimed at regulatory, product safety, packaging and compliance professionals. The Food Contact & Packaging Sustainability Training Subscription is aimed at regulatory, product safety, packaging and compliance professionals.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:53:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103918-invenimus-launches-training-programs-for-food-contact-packaging-and-food-safety http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103918 At the Science & Innovation Center, bakery and snack manufacturers work with RBS experts to develop new products, optimize processes, address manufacturing challenges and prepare for commercial-scale production. At the Science & Innovation Center, bakery and snack manufacturers work with RBS experts to develop new products, optimize processes, address manufacturing challenges and prepare for commercial-scale production.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:40:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103917-reading-bakery-systems-adds-third-pilot-production-line http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103917 The investment adds new physical production space, advanced manufacturing equipment and expanded site utilities. The investment adds new physical production space, advanced manufacturing equipment and expanded site utilities.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:41:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103915-nestle-canada-invests-50m-in-toronto-confectionery-factory http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103915 Christine Daugherty, vice president and chief sustainability officer at Conagra Brands, discusses the company’s approach to developing goals for packaging, carbon reduction and water stewardship, as well as Conagra’s Sustainable Development Awards, which recognize innovative, plant-level efforts to operate more sustainably. Christine Daugherty, vice president and chief sustainability officer at Conagra Brands, discusses the company’s approach to developing goals for packaging, carbon reduction and water stewardship, as well as Conagra’s Sustainable Development Awards, which recognize innovative, plant-level efforts to operate more sustainably.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103916-how-conagra-brands-advances-plant-level-sustainability http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103916 While the outbreak is over, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues the outbreak investigation of cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico. While the outbreak is over, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues the outbreak investigation of cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:05:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103914-cdc-declares-cyclospora-outbreak-over http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103914 See where the world’s leading food and beverage companies landed in FOOD ENGINEERING's 2026 Top 100 ranking, as economic pressures, major acquisitions and shifting strategies reshaped the industry in 2025. See where the world’s leading food and beverage companies landed in FOOD ENGINEERING's 2026 Top 100 ranking, as economic pressures, major acquisitions and shifting strategies reshaped the industry in 2025.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103878-food-engineerings-2026-top-100-food-and-beverage-companies http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103878 FE Top100 Food & Beverage Companies with no text One of my favorite times of the year is approaching, and it’s not just because autumn is on its way. While I do enjoy the cooler temperatures and the seasonal activities that fall brings, this time of year also marks the release of our annual Top 100 ranking. One of my favorite times of the year is approaching, and it’s not just because autumn is on its way. While I do enjoy the cooler temperatures and the seasonal activities that fall brings, this time of year also marks the release of our annual Top 100 ranking.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103882-top-100-ingredient-processors-pinched-in-2025 http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103882 The new facility is expected to create 140 net new jobs and establish a dedicated production platform for Holly Poultry's growing retail business. The new facility is expected to create 140 net new jobs and establish a dedicated production platform for Holly Poultry's growing retail business.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:03:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103912-holly-poultry-opens-production-facility-in-maryland http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103912 The company says net proceeds are expected to range between $305 million and $310 million, and upon closing of the transaction, the proceeds would be used to reduce the company’s debt. The company says net proceeds are expected to range between $305 million and $310 million, and upon closing of the transaction, the proceeds would be used to reduce the company’s debt.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:39:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103911-hain-celestial-to-sell-international-business-to-private-equity-firm-for-323m http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103911 A failed expansion joint can release hazardous media, damage adjacent equipment and trigger unplanned shutdowns, but a preventive maintenance program with scheduled professional survey inspections can reduce failure events. A failed expansion joint can release hazardous media, damage adjacent equipment and trigger unplanned shutdowns, but a preventive maintenance program with scheduled professional survey inspections can reduce failure events.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:12:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103910-key-preventive-maintenance-considerations-for-expansion-joints-in-food-processing-plants http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103910 The fully online, non-thesis master’s program serves professionals in food manufacturing, ingredient and processing companies, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory agencies, product development, supply chain and operations, and related industries. The fully online, non-thesis master’s program serves professionals in food manufacturing, ingredient and processing companies, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory agencies, product development, supply chain and operations, and related industries.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:40:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103909-texas-a-and-m-launches-food-technology-and-leadership-masters-degree-program http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103909 The Skinny Veg line includes four frozen blended vegetable and grain sides, each with five simple ingredients. The Skinny Veg line includes four frozen blended vegetable and grain sides, each with five simple ingredients.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:23:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103908-hanover-foods-debuts-skinny-veg-frozen-vegetable-line-for-glp-1-users http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103908 This initiative integrates a range of pumps, metering and mixing systems into one platform for food and beverage manufacturers. This initiative integrates a range of pumps, metering and mixing systems into one platform for food and beverage manufacturers.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:35:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103907-lewa-debuts-portfolio-of-hygienic-flow-technologies-for-food-and-beverage-production http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103907 With a 4° beam angle, the OPTIWAVE 1530 and OPTIWAVE 1560 achieve accuracy in tight spaces and in vessels with internal obstructions by avoiding interference from walls or fixtures. With a 4° beam angle, the OPTIWAVE 1530 and OPTIWAVE 1560 achieve accuracy in tight spaces and in vessels with internal obstructions by avoiding interference from walls or fixtures.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:18:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103906-krohne-introduces-optiwave-radar-level-transmitters http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103906 Food manufacturers looking to boost throughput and reduce downtime may be overlooking a critical part of the production line: product movement. Discover how smarter conveyance, accumulation, and hygienic design strategies can improve efficiency, support automation, reduce product damage, and create more resilient operations. Food manufacturers looking to boost throughput and reduce downtime may be overlooking a critical part of the production line: product movement. Discover how smarter conveyance, accumulation, and hygienic design strategies can improve efficiency, support automation, reduce product damage, and create more resilient operations.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103902-smarter-line-design-improves-food-manufacturing-efficiency-and-throughput http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103902 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.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:25:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103905-crb-names-helga-margrethe-salling-as-chief-growth-officer http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103905 The portfolio brings together powders, bars, beverages and center-of-plate offerings in an integrated nutrition platform that allows consumers to stack nutrients — from plant protein and fiber to polyphenols and phytosterols. The portfolio brings together powders, bars, beverages and center-of-plate offerings in an integrated nutrition platform that allows consumers to stack nutrients — from plant protein and fiber to polyphenols and phytosterols.

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:16:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103904-beyond-meat-introduces-phytosphere-plant-based-products http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103904