Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Mars Pours £190 Million Into Historic UK Chocolate Factory to Modernize Manufacturing

The investment will modernize Mars’ Slough factory, transforming it into a next-generation manufacturing hub with advanced technology and workforce upskilling.

May 20, 2026

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: How AI, Smarter Inspection & Humanoid Robots Are Reshaping interpack

Is AI in packaging finally past the hype—and what does it look like when it actually works?

May 20, 2026

Software

Processing at interpack 2026: Space-Saving Machinery, Cool-Running Magnetic Drives, and Algorithm-Based Check Weighing

From three-in-one inspection units to CIP-ready magnetic drives, ProFood World's editors found several operator-friendly and small-footprint solutions for their fourth day at interpack.

May 15, 2026

Home

Processing and Formulation: Scaling Innovation with State Ingredient Bans Lurking

A wave of potential state bans targeting ingredients and synthetic dyes is creating uncertainty across the industry, but investments in automation, machine learning, and digital tools are helping manufacturers protect margins and accelerate innovation.

May 15, 2026

Sustainability

Processing at interpack 2026: Hybrid Baking Tech, Food Waste Reduction, and AI Adoption Trends

Join our team for a look at the "baked-in" sustainability at interpack 2026, including a power-flexible oven solution and a more accurate way to determine food spoilage, plus what we learned about AI adoption rates and use cases.

May 14, 2026

Robotics

Processing at interpack 2026: Resource Efficiency in Frying, Economy Scale Automation, and Humanoid Robots on the Show Floor

After our second day navigating the massive halls of interpack 2026, we identified three major shifts in food processing: the democratization of automation for smaller brands, innovation in resource efficiency, and the surprising (and slightly intimidating) showcase of humanoid robots at the expo.

May 13, 2026

Regulatory

End of The Line Video Series: GS1 Labeling, New Cybersecurity Regulations, and the Unethically Motivated Adulteration of Honey

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

May 11, 2026

Industry News

PMMI and FPSA's Inaugural 2026 Processing State of the Industry Report

New insights highlight market size, growth forecasts, and key trends shaping the U.S. food and beverage processing industry.

May 8, 2026

Dairy

Horizon Organic Recalls Over 63,000 Cartons of Chocolate Milk

The Class II recall is due to a packaging issue that may cause cartons to bloat, leak, or spoil.

May 7, 2026

Cleaning and Sanitation

A Three-Minute Primer in CIP Optimization

Thinking CIP optimization for your beverage operation? Read this quick primer first.

May 7, 2026

Sustainability

Global Sustainability Expectations Are Reshaping U.S. Food and Beverage Supply Chains

U.S. food and beverage supply chains are evolving in response to emerging international sustainability expectations and compliance conditions across global markets.

May 6, 2026

Industry News

End of the Line Video Series: EPR, Tax Rebates, Modular Cold Storage, and a Nintendo Lawsuit.

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

May 4, 2026

Workforce

People First, Always: The Human Core of Operational Agility

Agility isn’t built into your equipment, it’s built into your people. Without the right skills, confidence, and ownership on the front line, even the most advanced operations will fall short when it matters most.

May 4, 2026