Alternative protein products are often more expensive than traditional counterparts, but advancements in technology and ingredients can help manufacturers in approaching price parity.
Alternative protein products are often more expensive than traditional counterparts, but advancements in technology and ingredients can help manufacturers in approaching price parity.
EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings, expansions and closures in the food and beverage industry, including Nelson-Jameson’s distribution center, Oatly’s closure of its Singapore plant, Richardson’s oat processing facility expansion, Vertical Cold Storage’s multimodal distribution center and cellular agriculture accelerator The Cultured Hub.
Food and beverage manufacturers need to take decisive action now or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving market. Those that lead in digital transformation will emerge stronger, more agile and better equipped to navigate future disruptions.
In alternative protein production, pumps are essential for accurate additive dosing, including nutrients and anti-foaming agents, as well as transferring the protein product and adjusting pH levels to maintain optimum conditions. Selecting the right pumping technologies can help manufacturers to overcome bioprocessing challenges.
Food safety testing is not only required by regulating bodies, it helps prevent contaminated product from getting out the door, harming people and your business.
Food safety testing is not only required by regulating bodies, it helps prevent contaminated product from getting out the door, harming people and your business.
The FDA’s draft guidance includes plant-based alternatives to eggs, seafood, poultry, meat and dairy products (excluding plant-based milk alternatives) that fall under FDA jurisdiction.
March 4, 2025
The FDA’s draft guidance includes plant-based alternatives to eggs, seafood, poultry, meat and dairy products (excluding plant-based milk alternatives) that fall under FDA jurisdiction.
As the sustainability landscape continues to evolve rapidly, three key areas will influence the future success of eco-friendly packaging: infrastructure, industry accountability, and consumer education.
With the addition of retail bag pack systems to address consumer demand, coupled with assuming ownership of bakery mix and milling company Renwood Mills in 2022, Mennel has prioritized the efficiency and performance of its quality control inspection and checkweighing solutions.