Processing News Roundup 3/20: New Toblerone Line, USDA Proposed Meat Processing Changes, Bem Brasil Sorting Tech

Learn what's new in food and beverage processing with this roundup of topics, including a new high-capacity production line for Toblerone, proposed regulatory changes for poultry and swine processing, and a new line with sorting equipment at Bem Brasil.

Mar 20, 2026

Stay up to date on the latest processing news and insights by watching this quick roundup, presented by ProFood World's Casey Flanagan. Click the links below to learn more about each topic.

🗞️ Story One: Mondelēz International commissions a new production line for Toblerone.

🗞️ Story Two: USDA-FSIS proposes new rules for poultry and swine processing.

🗞️ Story Three: Bem Brasil installs a new line with sorting technology from Key Technology.

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