Industry News

Fortifi to Acquire Provisur Technologies

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

August 20, 2025

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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

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