Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Tillamook Sets Sail in Decatur to Support Ice Cream Growth

Tillamook’s new Decatur, Ill., ice cream plant officially opened June 4, bringing the dairy producer closer to its growing customer base on the East Coast.

August 18, 2025

Vertical Markets: Page 2

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

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Boston Sword & Tuna’s Approach to Metal Contaminant Control

Some metal detection systems can be confused by the saltwater and ice. Boston Sword & Tuna enhances its product quality with updated metal detection systems.

August 13, 2025

Industry News

Coca-Cola Adds Cane Sugar Cola Amid Ingredient Transparency Push

The cane sugar sweetened cola responds to consumer demand for natural ingredients and joins competitors who already offer similar options.

August 12, 2025

Robotics

Meal Service Provider Learns that Breaking Up Doesn’t Have to be Hard

Homestyle Direct’s purchase of a Box Crusher from Layton Systems has improved productivity and employee welfare.

August 5, 2025

Workforce

Welch's Appoints Cees Talma as Chief Executive Officer

Welch Foods

Cees Talma brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries to his new role.

July 30, 2025

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Mars To Invest $2 Billion Into U.S. Manufacturing Through 2026

Mars Inc.

This multi-billion-dollar investment builds on the ongoing Mars commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing, where 94% of Mars products sold in the U.S. are produced locally in the U.S.

July 30, 2025

Industry News

Vilore Foods Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Tia Lupita Foods

The acquisition allows Vilore Foods to enter the natural foods because of Tia Lupita Foods' specialization in better-for-you products.

July 24, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Rebellyous Foods Automates Plant-Based Meat Production

Rebellyous Foods' Mock 2 production line automates processes and enhances efficiencies that were absent when the company used traditional animal-based meat machinery.

July 23, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Land O'Frost Automates on a Budget

How can a company scale automation without a high initial cost? Land O’Frost is reaping the rewards of five palletizers without the typical upfront challenges thanks to the RaaS offering from Formic.

July 16, 2025

Industry News

Nature’s Path Organic Foods Appoints Laura S. Chamberlain as Chief Customer Officer

Nature's Path Organic Foods

Chamberlain's newly created role will focus on accelerating the company's growth, customer partnerships, and market opportunities within the U.S.

July 11, 2025

Industry News

Middleby Food Processing Appoints Olivier Marquet to Lead Global Protein Category

Middleby Food Processing Group

Marquet brings over two decades of industry experience to his new role as Vice President of Global Protein Category Sales & Innovation.

July 10, 2025

Industry News

Big-name CPGs Commit to the Removal of FD&C Colors

July 3, 2025