Food Engineering

Featuring the same proprietary deagglomeration and size reduction technology as the larger Nibbler GNB 530, the Nibbler GNB 250 was devised to deliver consistent particle size reduction at high throughputs in tight spaces and/or at low volume.

The new IE6 SynRM increased safety motor covers ratings from 110 kW, with IE5 versions available for up to 90 kW.

This latest investment is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative, through which the company is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards summarizes recent food and beverage industry updates, including Mars' investments, Campbell's chip plant closure, and expansions by Chobani, Bel Group and Rise Baking Company.

Consumer preferences for recycled packaging are not unanimous, but they remain interested in sustainability practices. Meanwhile, food processors are strategically advancing energy efficiency programs that leverage advanced analytics and automation technologies.

The system replaces former GEA thermoformer models in the midsize segment and is designed for processors seeking a balance between performance, operational simplicity and long-term cost control.

Ideal for emptying allergenic products with gluten, peanuts and soy, the containment bag emptying station features dust-tight docking and a built-in glove box that permit safe, hands-on access to the bag and spout inside the tie box.

In an era where visibility and agility are becoming more essential, many food and beverage manufacturers are moving toward enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that help create a single system of record.

As the call is on to conserve water and lower usage, modern cleaning and sanitation systems employ digital tools and AI to curb wasteful water usage.

The project includes an initial investment of over $65 million to construct a new Ohly facility, which will employ nearly 30 team members.

The agency has also finalized its framework for post-market assessment of food additives.

Bulk material handling rarely fails all at once. Learn how inefficiencies build, where processes slow down, and what to evaluate before small issues turn into costly operational problems.

The coordinator consultant will manage day-to-day project operations across all eight working groups — meeting facilitation, document tracking, scope management, ballot coordination and process documentation — reporting directly to the executive director.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards highlights recent food and beverage industry expansions, including Smithfield Foods’ South Dakota facility, Nestlé Purina’s Brazilian pet food plant, J.M. Smucker’s pet food expansion, DrinkPAK’s Texas beverage facility, Dainty Foods’ Ohio plant, and Tovala’s Illinois processing facility.

From opening to a fast-casual restaurant in D.C. to quintupling its CPG production capacity when its new Maryland facility becomes fully operational, Little Sesame is on a journey of creativity, inspiration and growth.

Building on 40 years of extrusion manufacturing for cereals, snacks, pet food, meat alternatives, food ingredients and more, one central element remained unchanged: the twin-screw extrusion technology.

By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver barrier performance and heat sealability over a wide sealing window.

Catoggio succeeds Robert Vitale, who will transition to the role of executive chairman on Oct. 1, 2026.

The robag Quantum has been engineered for snack and food producers facing the growing challenge of more packs, more SKUs and more pressure on space, labor and margins.

Food waste poses a significant challenge across the food industry. New research reveals that while many companies recognize the issue, only a fraction set tangible reduction targets. To align actions with global best practices, measuring and reporting food waste is crucial.