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BY ALYSE THOMPSON-RICHARDS TRAINING TO BECOME AN ENGINEER requires hard work and discipline, but Jayme Laser, director of engineering - supply chain, for Conagra Brands, says the effort is well [...]

U.S. MANUFACTURING CONSTRUCTION SPENDING touched a 20-year high in April 2023, when it reached a $194 billion annual rate, according to the Federal Reserve. Not surprisingly, the food industry is [...]

Process Expo, The Global Food Equipment and Technology Show, aims to pack a lot of information into three days for the food industry professionals that attend. Scheduled October 23-25 in [...]

THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL estimates that listeria causes 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths annually in the U.S. Listeria can be found in numerous types of food, including cheeses, packaged [...]

Science helps move the food field forward. From R&D around creating or improving snack and bakery ingredients, to exploring emerging technologies, and beyond, such work can help producers do theirjob [...]

THE PROCESSING OF FOOD AT HIGH VOLUME has traditionally posed many problems for robots and cobots, and has lagged behind other industries. Foods have a variety of shapes and sizes [...]

Cheez-It, the honoree for this year's 'Snack Producer of the Year,' impresses due to its singular success since its invention in 1921. It's one of the top snack foods of [...]

KEYWORDS: allergenscold storage constructionfrozen food processorsingredientsregulationstemperature monitoring, January 5, 2024 Following a record-setting year for new cold storage developments, strengthening and solidifying the U.S. cold supply chain will continue in 2024, through growth and innovation. 'We think [...]

PACKAGING AND WAREHOUSING CONTINUE TO BE AREAS OF FOCUS when it comes to automation. Both offer the best ROI and directly address the labor woes since tasks in those areas [...]

THE INGRESS PROTECTION, or IP, rating system was developed by ISO and the IEC. The standard measures an enclosure's ability to withstand contamination ingress. While it was originally created for [...]

The cold and frozen foods industry increasingly is incorporating sustainable design and construction practices aimed at improving energy efficiency. Energy is typically the second-highest operating cost behind labor in the [...]

CHANGE IS A CONSTANT IN MANUFACTURING. The '9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing' report from Rockwell Automation shows that 'change management and training employees on updated (technology) processes are the [...]

Plant-Based Sushi From Frozen To Fresh Konscious Foods introduced three innovative and wow-worthy new products to delight consumers, all with the brands' patent-pending ability to go from frozen to fresh [...]

Campbell Soup Co. // Kettle Brand Special Sauce Chips 'Our brand is always Looking for opportunities to create unexpected flavors. We pay close attention to what our consumers are interested [...]

Precision fermentation protein specialist Perfect Day Inc. Berkeley, Calif., said it partnered with Unilever Ice Cream North America to create and Launch new Breyer's Lactose-Free Chocolate in 48oz tubs. 'The [...]

IN THE U.S., despite unemployment being at historically low levels, around 750,000 jobs are vacant in the overall manufacturing sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics' reports. The extreme shortage [...]

AS EVENTS GO, FOOD ENGINEERING'S Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo (FA&M) has always been on the smaller side. In my opinion, and of course I'm biased, that's a [...]

LASER CLEANING SOLUTIONS are poised to impact the food processing industry as efficient and sustainable alternatives to conventional cleaning processes. An obvious benefit of cleaning with a laser is that [...]

The article focuses on how food and beverage companies are taking a cautious approach to construction projects in 2024 due to the upcoming presidential election. Topics include the impact of economic uncertainty on project timelines, the ongoing challenges with supply chains and labor, and the industry's investment in automation and sustainability efforts.

To ensure top performance, companies in the food and beverage industry need to stay ahead by increase efficiency through automation, process improvements, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. [...]

WRITING A TRENDS PIECE like this one is both one of the hardest and easiest articles to create. On the one hand, you're sifting through all kinds of data, talking [...]

HIGH-EFFICIENCY LASER HEATING SOLUTIONS are poised to impact the food processing industry as low carbon footprint alternatives to conventional ovens. Since their recent introduction, laser ovens have quickly gained market [...]

THE FDA HAS PUBLISHED a new resource for the food and beverage industry on its new requirement for manufacturers of critical foods to develop a redundancy risk management plan. This [...]

The article focuses on the challenge of Salmonella contamination in food products, highlighting efforts by FSIS to address the issue, particularly in poultry products. Despite regulatory proposals targeting processors, the author argues that consumer behavior poses a significant risk to food safety, emphasizing the need for education and adherence to safe handling practices to mitigate Salmonella-related illnesses.

The article focuses on the importance of improving operational availability in the food processing industry to drive growth and ensure long-term success. Topics include integration of lean manufacturing principles, tackling common industry challenges such as equipment failures and process inefficiencies, and leveraging advanced maintenance management tools and technologies such as predictive maintenance and IoT for operational monitoring and optimization.

From free pizzas with the purchase of a new freezer to promoting eggs through farmerfocused dating sites, the marketing, messaging and branding around refrigerated and frozen foods is as creative [...]

Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, announced three key trends to shape global food and drink industries in the years ahead. In 2024, expect brands to help [...]

Tate & Lyle PLC announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has upgraded its Environmental, Social, and Governance rating for Tate & Lyle to Prime, a designation that puts the company [...]

This September saw Del Monte Foods Inc., Walnut Creek, Calif., expand its JOYBA Bubble Tea Botanicals line with two new flavors: Strawberry Rose and Sweet Peach Honeysuckle. The line debuted [...]

PRODUCT: Bakon COMPANY: Thrilling Foods Inc. AWARD / CATEGORY: Retail Food They say necessity is the mother of invention. Yet here's the story of an innovation father figure. Meet David [...]

Sunsweet Growers Inc., Yuba City, Calif., greeted summer with three new lines: Sierra Trail Bites, Probiotic+ Prunes and Amazin Prune with Lemonade. New Sierra Trail Bites feature dried fruit, nuts, [...]

Hormel Foods Corp., Austin, Minn., said it consulted with consumers and industry experts before expanding its Planters Line with three bold new flavors of cashews: Rosemary and Sea Salt, Cinnamon [...]

THE NEXT HERO IN FOOD MANUFACTURING may be the 'new' robotic pick-and-place applications. For years, companies turned to robotic technologies to increase throughput at the end of line packaging or [...]

2023 has been a hot one. Here in Northern Wisconsin, we went from winter, had a two-day spring, and jumped right into summer! FOODBORNE OUTBREAKS AND RECALL DATA I spent [...]

The Southwest Meat Association (SMA) has decided to rebrand as SMA to reflect its increasing membership growth from outside of the southwestern region of the US. The association collaborated with industry professionals, staff, and the Board of Directors to re-evaluate its core strategies, mission, vision, and name. SMA now represents member companies in more than 30 states throughout the United States. The association's new mission is to support US processors and their suppliers through networking, advocacy, education, and regulatory expertise, with a vision to be the nation's leading food industry association. SMA also outlined its core values, including family, leadership, integrity, excellence, and credibility, and identified strategies to define membership value, increase engagement and retention, and attract students and access educational content. [Extracted from the article]

Dairy Foods' podcast featuring enlightening interviews with dairy industry experts. Tomas Vera, regional director for Europe and the Americas for MADCAP, a product developed by Contec Group, a New Zealand-based [...]

Although world cuisines vary, there are similarities with consumers' favorite flavors. Part 2 Innovation mirrors consumer trends It can be hard to determine who first sets the trend in packaged [...]

Discover the driving force connecting consumers to the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) stands as a leading organization committed to promoting and [...]

July 25,2023 Bring the Heat This April saw The Kraft Heinz Company introduce its HEINZ Hot line, including three Spicy Ketchup flavors and the first-ever HEINZ Hot 57 Sauce. Options [...]

Tosca 1175 Peachtfee Street, Suite 1900, Atlanta, Ga. 30361; 920/617-4000; www.toscaltd.com Tosca's new life cycle analysis tool reduces environmental footprint Reusable packaging and performance pooling solutions producer Tosca announced a [...]

The article discusses the Process Expo 2023, was held on October 23 to 25 in the South Hall of Chicago's McCormick Convention Center, focusing on its educational opportunities, live demonstrations, networking events, and charitable initiatives like the Defeat Hunger Campaign. It mentions attendees can anticipate a rich experience with insights into the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the food industry.

FOOD WASTE IS A BIG PART OF THE CONVERSATION with consumers in 2023. Consumer research conducted by Do Good Foods in September 2022 reveals that 'Americans want to be more [...]

Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, greeted this new year with a host of new offerings including two cobranded mixes involving its Duncan Hines and Mrs. Butterworth's brands with Cinnabon (Focus Brands). [...]

SMALL- AND MID-SIZE FOOD BUSINESSES/MANUFACTURERS (SMBs) are in dire need of automated solutions for end-of-line packaging, primary packaging or processing. 'Graybeards' have a considerable presence in manufacturing, and '10,000 boomers [...]

The article focuses on showcasing next-generation dairy ingredient technologies, highlighting non-thermal processing methods and advancements in dairy processing techniques and formulations. Topics include the adoption of greener processing methods, the use of ultra-shear technology and Millisecond technology in dairy production, and the exploration of synthetic biology for dairy production.

The article reviews the results of the State of Food Manufacturing survey, indicating an increase in production volume driven by factors like increased sales and demand. However, it highlights the challenges faced by food manufacturers, such as rising material costs and labor issues, impacting profitability and the need for productivity improvements.

'I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream.' There is plenty of good news to scream about. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global ice cream market will [...]

Don't look now but all trends point to side dishes capturing more of the main spotlight at meal time. For starters, The NPD Group suggests reports that consumers still eat [...]