What did you miss this week in the world of food processing? Catch up with this news roundup presented by ProFood World's Casey Flanagan, and click the links below to learn more.
🗞️ Story One: How brands are investing to improve data monitoring
🗞️ Story Two: Alternative proteins market may reach $109.5 billion by 2032, per DataM Intelligence
🗞️ Story Three: Conagra Brands' report on the key factors that could drive the 2026 frozen food market
Check out the Through the Line podcast for processing news on the go, including our latest episode that covers a Japanese fungus enhancing protein processing.
Hi and welcome to ProFood World. Here are three topics to catch you up on processing news for this week.
First, we explored the various data monitoring strategies food manufacturers are using to increase throughput and drive innovation. From manufacturing execution systems to connected workforce platforms, manufacturers are investing in better data transparency for their operations.
Next, a DataM Intelligence report predicts the alternative proteins market will more than triple between 2024 and 2032, potentially reaching one hundred nine point five billion dollars. We look at the market trends behind this predicted growth.
Finally, Conagra released its third annual Future of Frozen Food report, which lists the trends that could drive the frozen foods market this year, from high-protein options to family-style dining.
Each of these stories is linked here or on ProFoodWorld.com. To get your processing news on the go, check out the Through the Line podcast on your favorite provider. This week’s episode covers how a Japanese fungus enhances protein processing. Thanks for watching.



















