Security

OT Cybersecurity Looks to IT in 2026

Companies are investing in threat detection services and performing OT asset inventory initiatives while bringing IT departments along for the ride.

February 9, 2026

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Robotics

Machinery Highlights You May Have Missed at IPPE 2026

ProFood World's Derrick Teal shares a few of the most notable machinery innovations he found at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta, including solutions from Messer, JLS Automation, and Fortifi.

February 6, 2026

Software

PepsiCo Pilots Digital Twins to Trial Plant Changes

By simulating factory layouts virtually, PepsiCo has boosted throughput by 20% and cut capital spending by up to 15%—thanks to digital twin and AI technologies developed in partnership with Siemens and NVIDIA.

February 4, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: California Dairies' High-Tech Valley Natural Beverages Plant

ProFood World editors Derrick Teal and Casey Flanagan discuss a recent visit to California Dairies recently constructed plant. Teal talks about how the company is strategizing to diversify beyond butter and milk powder and include premium dairy beverages for the more than 250 California farmers who own the cooperative and make up its membership.

February 4, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

BRIDOR Invests $200 Million to Double Production Capacity

The Vineland expansion project, which broke ground in the fall of 2024, included the construction of a 51,000-sq-ft building.

February 3, 2026

Conveying & Product Handling

Coesia Announces an Agreement with Rotzinger Group

Coesia Group

Coesia to acquire assets from Rotzinger AG and Transver AG, expanding its food and confectionery portfolio with advanced buffering, product flow, and hygienic conveying technologies.

February 2, 2026

Software

Formulation and Manufacturing Trends for Chocolate 2.0

Chocolate manufacturers, like the broader food segment, are seeking higher volumes through digital manufacturing investments. Product development teams are reformulating recipes, and manufacturing operations are optimizing workforce technology to increase throughput and search for plant optimization.

January 29, 2026

Robotics

Turatti Acquires RS Tecnology

The acquisition of RS Tecnology strengthens Turatti's high-tech fruit and vegetable processing solutions with advanced automation, multifunctional food processing robotics, and exclusive induction heating expertise.

January 28, 2026

Software

Kerry Turns to ‘Cruise Control’ Technology to Optimize Dryer Performance

To support its quality, efficiency, and sustainability goals, Kerry implemented model predictive control technology at its Rothschild, Wis., facility. The system helped improve efficiency at the site, solving dryer blockages that had caused about 145 hours of lost production in 2023.

January 28, 2026

Robotics

Chef Robotics and Packline Partner on End-to-End Meal Production Automation

Partnership aims to deliver an integrated, AI-enabled food manufacturing automation solution that combines flexible robotic meal assembly with advanced packaging technology.

January 28, 2026

Processing Instrumentation

Processing News Roundup 1/23: Integrated Slicing for Bacon, Tyson Beef Facility Closes, PACK EXPO East Highlights

Find out what you missed this week in food and beverage processing, including an integrated pork belly processing line, a facility closure at one Tyson Foods beef facility and shift reduction at another, and what's new and notable at PACK EXPO East 2026.

January 23, 2026

Industry News

Tyson Foods Closes Nebraska Beef Facility, Cuts Shift at Texas Facility

Tyson Foods is cutting back on operations at two facilities to “right size its beef business,” with the move expected to lay off nearly 5,000 workers, according to a NewsNation report.

January 22, 2026

Regulatory

Community Poll: Artificial Dye Regulations

Answer to see how your peers responded on navigating artificial dye regulations.

January 21, 2026