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The State of Food Manufacturing

2019 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Food Engineering’s annual survey of the industry shows efficiency is top of mind for food and beverage processors

October 7, 2019

Since 2014, respondents to Food Engineering’s annual State of Food Manufacturing survey have ranked automation as the No. 1 trend affecting the industry—until this year.

HPP: Equipment, Trends and the Science Behind the Technology

With roots in food safety and shelf-life goals, high pressure processing is relatively young but growing in the industry

Sharon Spielman

September 15, 2019

High pressure processing is growing rapidly as a way to make food safe without heat and keep it tasting and looking its best longer.

Manufacturing News

Another look at food loss and waste in the supply chain

Wayne Labs

September 13, 2019

According to a recent Government Accountability Office report, 40% of America’s food supply goes uneaten.

The 2019 Top 100 Food & Beverage Companies

More than half the top 100 change places, but Nestlé stays No. 1

Jules Scully

September 9, 2019

Food Engineering’s annual ranking of the 100 largest food and beverage companies in the world, exclusively sponsored by CRB.

Pack Expo

PACK EXPO Preview: Consumer demands drive sustainable sourcing, packaging

Tom Egan , PMMI

August 13, 2019

Sustainability is a mainstay today, and it is affecting the supply chain from crop to consumer.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2019

A look inside the emerging market for alcohol-free cannabis beverages

The alcohol alternative

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

August 12, 2019

As reported by BDS Analytics, consumer spending on cannabis-based foods and beverages reached an estimated $1 billion in 2017 in the U.S. and Canada—and is projected to grow to more than $4.1 billion in those countries by 2022.

Food Automation & Manufacturing conference

Editor's Note

Read all about the 20th annual FA&M conference

Casey Laughman

July 12, 2019

From the first session on Monday morning to the final session on Wednesday, FA&M featured speakers who were engaging, insightful and gave attendees a lot to think about.

Study: Growing number of consumers order groceries online

Of those who shop online for groceries from brick and mortar or pure-play online grocers, 16% order their food and beverages for delivery.

July 8, 2019

The percentage of U.S. consumers, ages 18 and above, who shopped online for groceries within a 30-day period, whether for delivery or pick-up in store, increased from 17% in the quarter ending November 2018 to 20%, or about 51 million consumers, in the quarter ending February, according to National Eating Trends Omnichannel Scorecard., produced by the NPD Group, Chicago.

Food Packaging

Targeting single-use plastics

Rose Shilling

July 8, 2019

With concerns about single-use plastics increasing, a company known for boxed coconut water has started selling aluminum bottles of water.

CANNABIS PRODUCTS | JUNE 2019

How to brand cannabis edibles to stand out in the market

Jean-Pierre Lacroix

June 26, 2019

The legalization of cannabis has led to the creation of more than 25,000 cannabis businesses in North America, marketing and selling cannabis products. With such a wide range of companies, ensuring the brand is clearly differentiated and provides a unique value proposition is paramount