Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Vertical Bagger Helps French Fry Maker Scale Up

A business launched in Phoenix out of a food truck is now supplying restaurants galore with 5-lb bags of frozen French fries thanks to automated packaging equipment.

August 27, 2025

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Overwrapping and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Safeguard Meat Packs

Best Choice Meats has upgraded its packaging line with overwrapping and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems, according to equipment supplier Ossid. The equipment investment aims to maintain customers' satisfaction by reducing leakage.

August 27, 2025

Industry News

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet's and Subsequently Separate into Two Independent Companies

The subsequent separation is intended to establish a fast-growing and scaled North American refreshment beverage player and the world's #1 pure-play coffee company.

August 25, 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

Robotics

Avoiding the Robot Hype Trap

There are some robots that are ready for work in F&B, but the hype that surrounds humanoid robots makes it tough to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s fantasy.

August 21, 2025

Industry News

Fortifi to Acquire Provisur Technologies

Provisur Technologies by Fortifi

The acquisitioni will expand Fortifi's offerings to include advanced grinding, forming, slicing, and tumbling technologies.

August 20, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: HPP for Extended Food Shelf Life

This pasteurization method disrupts microbes through intense pressure, offering an alternative to traditional heat treatments for food safety and quality. The process leverages isostatic pressure to inactivate microbes by denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes, preserving the food's chemical composition and extending shelf life.

August 20, 2025

Regulatory

What High Noon’s Recall Can Teach Us About Quality Assurance

Vodka seltzer brand High Noon has recalled certain 12-packs after some cans were mistakenly labeled at Celsius energy drinks. Food safety and operations experts share how producers can strengthen safeguards to prevent similar quality assurance mishaps.

August 19, 2025

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

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