The latest information about innovation in food and beverage manufacturing and operations https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/rss/2623-manufacturing-news en-us 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.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103924 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 Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) See where the world’s leading food and beverage companies landed in Food Engineering’s 2026 Top 100 rankings, 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 rankings, as economic pressures, major acquisitions and shifting strategies reshaped the industry in 2025.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103878 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103878-food-engineerings-2026-top-100-food-and-beverage-companies FE Top100 Food & Beverage Companies with no text Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) 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.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103882 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103882-top-100-ingredient-processors-pinched-in-2025 As part of an expanded partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, Chobani will acquire its manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including its equipment and related infrastructure. As part of an expanded partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, Chobani will acquire its manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including its equipment and related infrastructure.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103892 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103892-chobani-to-invest-12b-in-pennsylvania-manufacturing-campus Documentation is written to demonstrate compliance, but the knowledge that keeps lines running lives somewhere else entirely: in the heads and hands of a shrinking group of veteran operators. Documentation is written to demonstrate compliance, but the knowledge that keeps lines running lives somewhere else entirely: in the heads and hands of a shrinking group of veteran operators.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103888 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:50:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103888-the-food-manufacturing-documentation-paradox-audit-ready-plants-undocumented-know-how 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 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 AI may dominate industry conversations, but data modeling is delivering measurable results today. Discover how food, dairy and pet food manufacturers are using real-time production data to improve quality, increase throughput and give operators the insights needed to drive smarter decisions. AI may dominate industry conversations, but data modeling is delivering measurable results today. Discover how food, dairy and pet food manufacturers are using real-time production data to improve quality, increase throughput and give operators the insights needed to drive smarter decisions.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103820 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103820-data-modeling-in-processing-targets-micro-stops-to-increase-quality For food and beverage manufacturers, global events like the World Cup represent both a massive commercial opportunity and an operational pressure cooker. For food and beverage manufacturers, global events like the World Cup represent both a massive commercial opportunity and an operational pressure cooker. 

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103813 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:01:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103813-how-food-processors-power-high-demand-events By the end 2026, Bimbo Bakeries USA will complete the final phase of artificial color removal in occasional-consumption products such as sweet baked goods and snacks. By the end 2026, Bimbo Bakeries USA will complete the final phase of artificial color removal in occasional-consumption products such as sweet baked goods and snacks.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103781 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103781-bimbo-bakeries-usa-to-eliminate-artificial-colors-flavors-preservatives-and-emulsifiers-by-2028 Danone USA’s economic impact study, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, aims to demonstrate how Danone supports American jobs, farming and manufacturing communities and economic resilience. Danone USA’s economic impact study, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, aims to demonstrate how Danone supports American jobs, farming and manufacturing communities and economic resilience.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103780 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103780-danone-us-operations-contribute-96b-to-economy Bobbie has increased its production by 276% year-over-year. In that same time, Bobbie’s Ohio manufacturing team has grown over 130%. Bobbie has increased its production by 276% year-over-year. In that same time, Bobbie’s Ohio manufacturing team has grown over 130%.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103758 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:55:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103758-bobbie-highlights-investment-in-infant-formula-manufacturing 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. 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.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103756 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:02:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103756-shifts-in-training-are-mandatory-for-battling-the-workforce-gap The Cheonan facility is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027, and bibigo offerings made with gim, a Korean seaweed product, will be supplied to global markets including the U.S. The Cheonan facility is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027, and bibigo offerings made with gim, a Korean seaweed product, will be supplied to global markets including the U.S.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103746 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:46:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103746-cj-foods-to-open-gim-cultivation-facility-in-south-korea Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) The organizations, which have long published parallel industry reports, have joined forces to offer food manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) an overview of market performance and a glimpse at what to expect going forward. The organizations, which have long published parallel industry reports, have joined forces to offer food manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) an overview of market performance and a glimpse at what to expect going forward.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103729 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:33:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103729-fpsa-pmmi-unveil-2026-processing-state-of-the-industry-report Knowing how to find partners who can provide consistent, quality tubing that meets all regulatory requirements is essential for food manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Knowing how to find partners who can provide consistent, quality tubing that meets all regulatory requirements is essential for food manufacturing and supply chain professionals.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103721 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103721-sourcing-food-safe-tubing-systems-for-food-and-beverage-operations By combining sustainability, precision engineering and real-time intelligence, modern aseptic technologies are redefining what sterility looks like in practice. By combining sustainability, precision engineering and real-time intelligence, modern aseptic technologies are redefining what sterility looks like in practice.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103705 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103705-sustainable-decontamination-solutions-for-next-gen-aseptic-lines This latest investment is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative, through which the company is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026. This latest investment is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative, through which the company is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103701 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:25:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103701-anheuser-busch-invests-58m-in-virginia-brewery Additive manufacturing can describe two technologies in food production — the more commonly known is 3D printing, which has been borrowed from 3D tool and parts making, but robotic work cells can also fit the definition of additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing can describe two technologies in food production — the more commonly known is 3D printing, which has been borrowed from 3D tool and parts making, but robotic work cells can also fit the definition of additive manufacturing.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103660 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103660-additive-manufacturing-roles-for-3d-printing-and-robotics-in-food-production From apples to tropical blends, processors are using integrated separation strategies to maximize recovery, maintain product integrity and streamline operations. From apples to tropical blends, processors are using integrated separation strategies to maximize recovery, maintain product integrity and streamline operations.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103658 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:24:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103658-the-evolving-role-of-separation-in-juice-processing Desteaming — the practice of replacing steam with a right-sized thermal solution like hot water — can improve the efficiency of hot water generation, helping to reduce operational expenses and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Desteaming — the practice of replacing steam with a right-sized thermal solution like hot water — can improve the efficiency of hot water generation, helping to reduce operational expenses and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103616 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103616-is-desteaming-right-for-your-food-manufacturing-facility Operator safety is becoming a critical lever for performance in food and beverage manufacturing. As workforce challenges intensify, processors are investing in automation, advanced HMI design and safer equipment to improve both retention and productivity. Operator safety is becoming a critical lever for performance in food and beverage manufacturing. As workforce challenges intensify, processors are investing in automation, advanced HMI design and safer equipment to improve both retention and productivity.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103614 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103614-modernization-investments-improve-operator-safety In an industry where product quality increasingly determines competitive advantage, the ability to see what you're processing isn't a luxury — it's a fundamental requirement for profitable operation. In an industry where product quality increasingly determines competitive advantage, the ability to see what you're processing isn't a luxury — it's a fundamental requirement for profitable operation.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103608 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:33:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103608-how-food-manufacturing-process-visibility-protects-product-quality-and-profitability A synthetic dye that was once stable across wide pH ranges, heat loads and storage conditions may be replaced with a pigment that behaves very differently under shear, thermal cycling or light exposure. A synthetic dye that was once stable across wide pH ranges, heat loads and storage conditions may be replaced with a pigment that behaves very differently under shear, thermal cycling or light exposure.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103606 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103606-plant-and-process-considerations-for-switching-to-natural-food-colors Installed at Almanac's brewery in Alameda, California, Aircapture's modular direct air capture unit pulls carbon dioxide from ambient air and delivers beverage-grade liquid CO₂. Installed at Almanac's brewery in Alameda, California, Aircapture's modular direct air capture unit pulls carbon dioxide from ambient air and delivers beverage-grade liquid CO₂.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103597 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:06:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103597-aircapture-almanac-beer-co-debut-beer-carbonated-with-co-from-the-atmosphere By integrating modern pump technology, hygienic design principles, clean-in-place (CIP)-ready systems and energy-efficient components into the plant layout from the start, manufacturers can reduce waste, secure lower long-term operating costs and meet stringent food safety requirements. By integrating modern pump technology, hygienic design principles, clean-in-place (CIP)-ready systems and energy-efficient components into the plant layout from the start, manufacturers can reduce waste, secure lower long-term operating costs and meet stringent food safety requirements.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103585 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103585-future-proof-food-and-beverage-manufacturing-plants-with-fluid-management The first continuous mixing systems were designed for low-volume production of stiffer doughs and products such as pretzels, crackers and bagels. But in the 30-plus years since, several kinds of continuous mixers have emerged to handle many distinct application challenges and all dough types. The first continuous mixing systems were designed for low-volume production of stiffer doughs and products such as pretzels, crackers and bagels. But in the 30-plus years since, several kinds of continuous mixers have emerged to handle many distinct application challenges and all dough types. 

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103560 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103560-how-continuous-mixing-supports-efficient-and-sustainable-baked-good-production Exact HDX Continuous Mixer Reading Bakery Systems' Exact Hight Development Continuous Mixer. EX Continuous Mixer A continuous mixer feeds dough into pretzel-forming equipment. Exact HDX Continuous Mixer Reading Bakery Systems' Exact High Development Continuous Mixer. Proper pump selection begins with understanding how the dynamics of each food type affects pump performance. Proper pump selection begins with understanding how the dynamics of each food type affects pump performance.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103536 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:30:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103536-how-to-select-the-right-pump-for-food-and-beverage-processing-environments The chocolate company is making investments to future-proof and enhance operations at its plants in Wieze and Halle, Belgium. The chocolate company is making investments to future-proof and enhance operations at its plants in Wieze and Halle, Belgium.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103522 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:40:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103522-barry-callebaut-invests-295m-in-wieze-belgium-facility Sous vide cooking offers precise time and temperature control, and now companies are scaling this technology to help brands and institutions deliver on limited-time offerings. Taste wins with sous vide, and companies are employing new pasteurization techniques to retain flavor and expand into food segments, such as pet food, protein and overall clean label eating. Sous vide cooking offers precise time and temperature control, and now companies are scaling this technology to help brands and institutions deliver on limited-time offerings. Taste wins with sous vide, and companies are employing new pasteurization techniques to retain flavor and expand into food segments, such as pet food, protein and overall clean label eating.

]]> http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103484 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/103484-sous-vide-offers-brand-flexibility-while-enhancing-taste