Sustainability

How Ammonia, CO₂, and Nitrogen Are Reshaping Food & Beverage Cooling

As food processors rethink cooling from the ground up, ammonia, CO₂, and nitrogen technologies are each carving out distinct roles in faster, smarter, and more sustainable refrigeration systems.

June 5, 2026

Chilling/Freezing

Robotics

Machinery Highlights You May Have Missed at IPPE 2026

ProFood World's Derrick Teal shares a few of the most notable machinery innovations he found at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta, including solutions from Messer, JLS Automation, and Fortifi.

February 6, 2026

Software

Processing News Roundup 1/16: Data Monitoring Evolution, Alternative Proteins Market Forecast, Conagra’s Frozen Food Report

See what's new in food processing for this week, including how brands are approaching data monitoring, a forecast of the alternative proteins market, and ConAgra's Future of Frozen Food Report.

January 16, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #7: Tillamook Sets Sail in Decatur to Support Ice Cream Growth

The #7 most clicked article of 2025: 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.

December 28, 2025

Refrigeration, Chilling & Freezing Equipment

Director Series Temperature Control Unit

Budzar demonstrated its Director Series temperature control unit, featuring a temperature range of -80 to 200 degrees Celcius, with a new display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

October 16, 2025

Workforce

ESI Group Recognized with “Great Employee Benefits” Award by Mployer

ESI Group USA

“Receiving this recognition affirms our commitment to investing in our people,” said ESI Group President and Founder Brad Barke.

October 3, 2025

Processing Equipment

Maintenance as a Strategic Advantage

In this third installment of our “Efficiency in Uncertain Times” series, we explore how proactive and predictive maintenance practices help food processors do more with less.

September 2, 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

Home

Frozen Food Producers Meet Surging Demand for ‘Elevated In-Home Experiences’

To find increased throughput, food producers are targeting efficiencies with existing freezing and chilling technology and adding new technology, remote monitoring and automation.

February 19, 2025

Chilling/Freezing

ESI Group Announces Key Leadership Promotions

ESI Group USA

ESI Group USA promotes Bobby Degregorio to Senior VP of Business Development, Michele Loppnow to Director of Marketing, and Josh Baumann to Chief Financial Officer.

November 13, 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

Chilling/Freezing

FPS Food Process Solutions Expands to India

FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.

"One-Stop Shop" offers sales, service, and complete processing solutions in growing Indian food processing market.

April 26, 2024

Chilling/Freezing

Why Temperature Control Is Crucial to Keeping the Cold Chain Intact

The cold foods segment continues to grow, and with it, evolving best practices to enable efficiencies in production, storage, distribution, labor, and facility construction.

March 29, 2024