Processing Instrumentation

Vemac Names Mario Ori President

Industry veteran brings expertise in automation and meat processing to lead Vemac's growth and innovation.

July 25, 2024

Vertical Markets: Page 18

Conveying & Product Handling

Modernizing Manufacturing to Accommodate Growth

A much-needed upgrade of conveyors and seasoning equipment help snack manufacturer G&S Foods handle rapid expansion while maintaining product quality.

July 25, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Kovalus Separation Solutions to Invest More Than $20M in Spiral Assembly Factory

Kovalus Separation Solutions

Expansion in Mexico facility to increase spiral membrane capacity by 50% to meet growing demand in food, beverage, and industrial sectors.

July 12, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

JCS Process & Control Systems Awarded Contract for California Dairies' New Milk Processing Plant

JCS Process & Control Systems

State's largest farmer-owned dairy coop selects JCS for design, engineering, and processing technologies for ultra-high temperature and extended shelf-life milk bottling facility.

July 12, 2024

Chilling/Freezing

Advanced Freezing Technology Helps Vegetable Processor Meet Lofty Production Goals

Frozen-pea producer Foodhills faced significant processing interruptions due to limited freezing equipment. The company solved that problem with a new IQF tunnel freezer, unlocking continuous production and reducing downtime.

July 10, 2024

Inspection

JCS to Open UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence

JCS Process & Control Systems

The New York beverage facility, which pays tribute to JCS Process & Control Systems' founder, will be the first small-scale, bottle-based pilot aseptic R&D and production center.

July 8, 2024

Sustainability

WG & CPMA to Develop Sustainable Produce Packaging Guidelines by Dec. 2025

A new working group spearheaded by the organizations will create guidelines to unify North American supply chain protocols.

July 1, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Vital Farms to Build Another Egg Washing and Packing Facility

Building on the recent expansion of its first Egg Central Station, the new ECS in Seymour, Ind., will feature a flow-through design to improve safety and efficiency.

June 27, 2024

Home

Pet Food Ingredients Market Projected at $47.4 Billion by 2028

Growth is attributed to advancements in pet nutrition and pet owners continuing to seek premium products for their animals, creating additional niche markets.

June 27, 2024

Industry News

Kikkoman Breaks Ground on New Sauce and Seasoning Plant in Wisconsin

Design-build firm CRB will construct the 240,000-sq-ft facility, scheduled to open in 2026.

June 21, 2024

Industry News

Beyond Meat Continues New Product Rollout With Reformulated Sausages

Beyond’s plant-based meat recipes were simplified this year to reduce saturated fat and use healthier oils than earlier versions.

June 20, 2024

Sterilization/Pasteurization

Model Guides Food Safety Decisions for Milk Processors

Researchers have developed a way to assess the foodborne illness danger from strains of bacteria that can withstand the heat treatment of common pasteurization techniques.

June 19, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Westrock Coffee Launches Innovative Roast to Ready-to-Drink Manufacturing Facility

Ahead of schedule and 19 months after breaking ground, the production plant features robotics and end-to-end automation from green coffee through to packaging.

June 19, 2024