Food Engineering

Rob Dongoski, global lead, agriculture and food, for management consulting firm Kearney, discusses major drivers for change in the U.S. food system, including generational purchasing patterns, growing interest in health and sustainability, and implementing technology to harness consumer insights and improve efficiency.

The facility has the capacity to process 200 million pounds of potatoes per year, producing more than 100 varieties of frozen potato products.

Operating as a part of NSF’s largest division, Food and Nutrition, the addition of Cambium Analytica’s capabilities allow the organization to stay ahead of market trends and client needs.

The facility provides Foreverland with the capability to run industrial trials with larger clients, secure small and medium-sized business customers, and deliver a scalable supply of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives.

The company acquired the facility in 2017 when it purchased the assets of Comfort Foods, which became a 100% wholly owned subsidiary.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings, expansions and investments in the food and beverage industry.

Facility operations are expected to begin in 2028 with maximized filling capacity expected by 2031, producing up to three billion cans annually.

Nate’s Fine Foods, supplier of pre-cooked fettucine, linguine and farfalle (bowtie) pasta, recalled certain lots after a linguine sample collected and tested by FreshRealm, Inc. tested positive for listeria.  

The 261 Series Sanimotor gearmotors, manufactured in North America, offer durability and reliability for demanding applications.

Constructed with stainless steel type 316 product contact parts polished to 150-grit interior finish, the 42N-10 is easy to clean and sanitize.

The company has already installed 19 HPP machines globally this year, with 11 additional units scheduled before year-end.

The companies will consolidate key operations, including their corporate offices, manufacturing operations and distribution center, into a nearly 200,000-sq.-ft. campus.

Kerry will create at least 61 full-time jobs over the next three years in the Lehigh Valley.

Noise can erode throughput, but practical technology can cut decibel (dB) levels, improve communication and lift line performance.

The new facility, designed to support Don Pancho’s needs for at least the next two decades, allows the company to increase its production capacity. 

The move, which rolls manufacturing into the company’s facilities in Fairfield, California and Senatobia, Mississippi, allows Calbee to keep up with consumer demand while strengthening its domestic presence and capabilities.

The new hydrocutter replaces mechanical cutters, offering ease of maintenance with toolless blade changeouts and annual rebuild service by Vanmark technicians.

The joint solution combines Chef's AI focus and flexibility with Proseal's tray sealing machines and packaging solutions to provide food manufacturers with an end-to-end solution for their meal assembly and packaging needs.

Every wasted minute of conching translates directly into extra production costs, particularly at a time when energy and raw ingredient prices are rising. This is why producers are looking at the energy efficiency of their conche equipment.

The Traceability Driver is designed to make it easier for existing traceability software systems to transform their data into standardized formats, supporting sustainability and supply chain integrity by enabling seamless data exchange.