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Plant-based protein manufacturing: Scaling-up extrusion

A recipe for success to industrialize your plant-based protein manufacturing.

A peanut roaster in a segregated area of a food manufacturing plant

Allergens in food manufacturing: Best practices in facility design

Proper facility layout and design can help reduce the risk of allergen contamination in a food manufacturing facility.

Cell-based meat—a growing industry…literally

It looks like a burger. It tastes like a burger. But no cows were harmed in the making. Sounds far-fetched? Scientists have cracked the code to produce real meat products from animal cells. But cell-based meat still has hurdles ahead to become a commercial reality.

Food recall guide for manufacturing and processing facilities

Even with the most stringent protocols and processes in place, food manufacturers still face the possibility of a food recall. But implementing the right controls and policies can help reduce the probability of having to take your product off the shelves.

Making a business case for your food facility expansion

From recipe development in your own kitchen through scale-up in a commercial space to large-scale production in a manufacturing facility, growth is the goal for food manufacturing companies.

Food supply chain disruptions: What can we learn?

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of our food supply chain to disruptions. Though executives assured the public that there was no shortage of food and beverage supplies or other everyday household items, supply chains still faced challenges.

The making of a modern pet food processing plant

From plant-based treats to wet food made with all-organic ingredients, many of the same consumer trends driving innovation in the food and beverage market have proliferated into the pet food aisles. Here’s how advanced design elements help food and beverage manufacturers better adjust to a modern pet food processing plant.