Robotics

Café Spice Transforms Production and Profitability with a RaaS Solution

The need to improve precision, throughput, and flexibility leads to an automated RaaS solution that offers greater profitability.

September 4, 2025

Prepared & Canned Foods

Industry News

Kraft Heinz Company Announces Plan to Separate

The separation is designed to maximize Kraft Heinz’s capabilities and brands while reducing complexity.

September 2, 2025

Processing Equipment

Maintenance as a Strategic Advantage

In this third installment of our “Efficiency in Uncertain Times” series, we explore how proactive and predictive maintenance practices help food processors do more with less.

September 2, 2025

Workforce

D&F Equipment Sales Announces Senior Vice President Adam Walker and Vice President of Service & Installation Joey Knott

D&F Equipment Sales, Inc.

Longtime leaders of the company transition into new roles, positioning D&F Equipment Sales for growth and increased service to the food processing industry.

August 29, 2025

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Homestyle Direct Opens New Fulfillment Center in Tennessee

The facility is already operational and is currently shipping more than 20,000 meals a day.

August 27, 2025

Automation

Meal Process Logistics go Virtual with Digital Twin

Get a glimpse of how ready-to-eat (RTE) meal producer Uitgekookt uses virtual simulation to improve its meal process automation.

August 22, 2025

Automation

RTE Meal Producer Uses Digital Twin for Process Simulations

Ready-to-eat (RTE) meal producer Uitgekookt is using Visual Components’ digital twin technology to simulate production processes, helping the company foresee logistical problems and increase efficiency.

August 14, 2025

Industry News

Del Monte Foods Announces Strategic Action to Strengthen Financial Position and Pursue Sale

Del Monte Foods

The company has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings to facilitate a sale process aimed at restructuring its balance sheet and maximizing value for stakeholders.

July 2, 2025

Industry News

Hormel Foods Names New VP of Retail Marketing

Hormel Foods

Jeff Baker will assume the role at the end of the company's fiscal 2025 following the retirement of Scott Aakre.

May 16, 2025

Sterilization/Pasteurization

Unlocking Extended Shelf Life with High Pressure Processing

This nonthermal pasteurization method has revolutionized approaches to food safety and quality, offering a compelling alternative to traditional heat treatments.

April 4, 2025

Workforce

Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Vice President Mark Ourada

Hormel Foods

David Weber, a 33-year company veteran, will succeed Mark Ourada as group vice president of Foodservice.

February 3, 2025

Industry News

PepsiCo Announces $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Siete Foods

The global food and beverage manufacturer has announced its official acquisition after reports of the move surfaced in October.

January 22, 2025

Regulatory

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Accelerated Biological Aging

Research highlights the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and faster biological aging.

November 15, 2024