Food Engineering

In response to the growing demand for recyclable packaging, this food-safe, fiber-based solution supports the packaging industry’s transition toward upcoming recyclability requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

The companies that treat UVC as a flexible, application-specific toolkit — rather than a single technology solution — will be best positioned to meet the microbial and operational challenges of the next decade.

Through a combination of advanced automation, smart infrastructure and tailored financial solutions, Siemens helps DrinkPAK scale its operations, maintain reliability, maximize energy efficiency and enable sustainable decision-making.

Blending advanced automation with purposeful design, this year’s Plant of the Year reflects how food manufacturers are engineering smarter, more efficient operations to meet evolving industry demands.

Brase succeeds Sean Connolly, who will step away from his leadership roles and from the board on May 31 after more than a decade of leadership.

Desteaming — the practice of replacing steam with a right-sized thermal solution like hot water — can improve the efficiency of hot water generation, helping to reduce operational expenses and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Set to debut at upcoming tradeshows, Little Gem can produce cuts including slices from 2 mm to 10 mm, strips and dices up to 20 mm.

Developed to meet both gravimetric and volumetric weighing needs, the PosiPortion feeder brings increased precision to processes in the food industry.

In past years, customers have focused more on automation as part of broader sustainability or throughput goals. Now, the focus has shifted slightly, with more emphasis on how many operators can be reassigned or how much support a system will require post-install.

To ensure standards that reflect manufacturing realities, facility operations and regulatory requirements equally, 3-A SSI is recruiting voting members from three industry perspectives.

Rising energy costs and global pressures are pushing food manufacturers to prioritize efficiency. ABB research shows energy makes up about a quarter of operating costs, driving investments—but real gains require a holistic, system-wide approach.

Gardner Pie Company turned to Benchmark Automation to develop a series of conveyors to support manufacturing and packaging of baked and frozen pies without damaging tender, flaky crusts.

By neutralizing static at short range (20–150 mm), the Hyperion 314IPS prevents dust attraction, misalignment, sealing failures and handling issues that can compromise product quality and line efficiency.

The Polaris platform offers secure connectivity across the factory floor and real-time control capability able to join a range of materials and components.

The new branding highlights the Tostitos brand’s commitment to craft, quality and connection.

Founded in Mexico, Sesajal Group manufactures products including vegetable oils, oilseeds, powders, creams and spreads.

Operator safety is becoming a critical lever for performance in food and beverage manufacturing. As workforce challenges intensify, processors are investing in automation, advanced HMI design and safer equipment to improve both retention and productivity.

With support for all major industrial Ethernet protocols, the GA501 eliminates the need for additional hardware, reduces installation time and simplifies system design.

The FPC6 processes a variety of product formats without major retooling and offers several sealing types.

In an industry where product quality increasingly determines competitive advantage, the ability to see what you're processing isn't a luxury — it's a fundamental requirement for profitable operation.