Cleaning and Sanitation

Cleaning Up Food and Beverage Processing: Sanitation Practices

Effective hygiene and sanitation in food and beverage processing hinge on proper training, clear OEM-designed cleaning procedures, and collaboration between manufacturers and producers.

February 4, 2026

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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

Dry Processing & Handling Equipment

Spee-Dee Announces Leadership Transitions

Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.

Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery names Derek Klein as director of sales and expands the role of Mark Navin to vice president of business development.

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

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

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February 2, 2026

Software

Smarter, Not Flashier: Starting Digital Transformation the Right Way

The real wins in manufacturing don’t come from the most sophisticated tech, they come from practical tools

February 2, 2026

Conveying & Product Handling

FlexLink Launches Online Store to Simplify the Purchase of Material Handling Systems

FlexLink, a Coesia company

The Coesia Company introduces a platform designed for selecting, configuring, and purchasing conveyors and components in just a few clicks.

January 30, 2026

Processing Instrumentation

Kerry’s Software Solution to Eliminate 145 Hours of CIP Time

Sustainable nutrition company Kerry used model predictive control software to optimize spray dryer and evaporator performance at a Wisconsin facility. Learn more by reading the full story at ProFood World.

January 30, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

PMMI Launches SMB FastTrack Program to Support Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

New PACK EXPO East 2026 initiative streamlines access to technology, education, and business resources tailored for SMBs.

January 29, 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