Food + Beverage Insights

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How to reduce food manufacturing cost through energy efficiency

The equation is simple: cut energy consumption and costs go down. The question for many food and beverage manufacturers is, what specifically to do and where to start?

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Control systems integration: an introduction to automation and controls

Control systems integration is a plant management strategy that harmonizes operations across different processes and systems, ensuring a secure and seamless flow of operational data.

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7 elements for designing a food processing plant

Automation, employee amenities, and sustainability are just a few considerations for achieving longevity and efficiency from your food processing plant design.

Shifting demand in frozen plant-based meat: sound bites on growth in the freezer aisle

While sales slow in the refrigerated case, a growing number of consumers stroll the frozen aisle in search of value-added plant-based meat options. How can manufacturers prepare for frozen food production?

Cultivated meat: 5 ways a zero-based bioreactor simplifies production

Cultivated meat and food tech have had to rely on biopharma practices, which inhibit scale up with steep price tags and long production times. Here’s how zero-based equipment can help take the pharma out of food to achieve commercial scale.

Developing a food & beverage production strategy: 5 must-dos for your next capital project

Developing a successful production strategy and plan for your next capital investment project could be the key to scaling up successfully.

Emerging trends in pet food manufacturing

Optimism, innovation, and the dynamics of a changing pet food manufacturing industry.

6 innovative food processing technologies

The food & beverage industry is in the midst of an evolution in food processing technologies. Manufacturers are trialing new products, feeding consumer demand for convenience and variety. Here we delve into the most important emerging food processing technologies.

Considering plant-based pet food manufacturing? Keep these 3 factors top of mind

What do the contents of Fido’s dish and the output of a modern food research lab have in common? Plenty, if you ask innovators with their eye on the next big opportunity in pet food manufacturing.

Is your dairy processing plant ready for change?

How legacy dairy facilities can meet the challenge of modernization.