Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Purina Opens First New U.S. Factory Built from the Ground Up in More Than 50 Years

The $550 million Batavia, Ohio, facility expands production capacity with advanced automation, digital manufacturing technologies, and an automated storage and retrieval system.

September 2, 2026

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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Right-Sizing Your Next Plant: Why Scalability Is Replacing Scale as Manufacturing's Competitive Advantage

The fifth part of our six-part Adaptable Plant series examines why food manufacturers are shifting their focus from building bigger plants to building more adaptable ones, and how scalability, modular design, and flexible production are becoming key competitive advantages.

September 2, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Chobani Invests $1.2 Billion in Pennsylvania Manufacturing Hub

The company purchased the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper and plans to create more than 900 jobs while expanding dairy processing capacity and launching new high-protein dairy products.

September 1, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

When your building works against your plant

Roof, walls, doors, and penetrations affect food safety, energy, and sanitation more than most facilities account for. This article makes the case for paying attention.

August 28, 2026

Plant Operations & Equipment

Paxton Products Unveils New Logo Reflecting Innovation, Performance, and the Future of Air Delivery Solutions

Paxton Products

The refreshed identity features a new wordmark and arrow icon designed to reflect Paxton’s focus on airflow, efficiency, and industrial performance.

August 27, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

End of the Line Video Series: EPS News, Energy Efficient Facilities, and a Serialized Gum Pouch

Learn why USPP dropped EPS transport packaging from its problematic materials list and about a new mineralized oral health chew.

August 24, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Campbell’s Maxton Expansion Builds Aseptic Capacity for Broth and Soup Growth

The Campbell’s Company’s Maxton, N.C., expansion adds aseptic processing capacity, quality infrastructure, and training space to support demand for shelf-stable broth and soup products.

August 19, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Gay Lea Foods Invests More Than $200M To Expand Toronto Dairy Facility

The project is the first phase of the cooperative's $450 million Network for Growth strategy and is expected to create up to 75 new jobs.

August 12, 2026

Floor/Drains/Walls/Doors

SLIPNOT Amstep Products Acquires Nystrom Stair Nosing Line

SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring

The purchased line includes Ribbed Abrasive, EcoTread, Two-Stage/Two-Part and photoluminescent products.

August 12, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

The Agility Premium: Rethinking Food Plant Design for CapEx Under $10 Million

For processors working with capital equipment budgets under $10 million, plant design success depends less on scale and more on flexibility. Modular systems, co-manufacturing strategies, and future-ready infrastructure can transform limited capital into a competitive advantage.

August 12, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Bongards Creameries to Invest $135 Million in Minnesota Process Cheese Facility Expansion

The company plans on increasing production capacity, modernizing operations and creating jobs while supporting long-term growth for its farmer-owned cooperative.

August 11, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

End of the Line Video Series: What's New With Tariffs, EPR, and Glier's Geotta Equipment Installation

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

August 10, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Bertagni 1882 Selects Missouri for First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

The $36.4 million investment in St. Charles will create 150 jobs, add U.S. production of meat-filled pasta products, and strengthen the company's North American supply chain.

August 7, 2026