Most people probably don’t think there’s much in common between a food manufacturing plant and a corporate headquarters, but I bet a lot of you understand that there is.

Processors looking to make a sure bet on what foods and beverages to produce for next year should focus on clean and healthy products.

The report indicates that companies are largely making procedural changes, such as how the manufacturing environment is organized, operated, cleaned and maintained; what people are trained on and how activities are documented.

The sale also includes PFFJ farm operations in California, Arizona and Wyoming.

Sabra Dipping Co. has voluntarily recalled certain hummus products due to Listeria monocytogenes being found at the manufacturing facility.

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions

Estimates suggest that by 2030, the number of overweight and obese people will have increased from 1.33 billion in 2005 to 3.28 billion.

With more and more products available in a wider variety of flavors, food and beverage manufacturers find themselves charting new ways to stay competitive and reach their customers.

The coming year will be a year of extremes, from “ancient” products including grains, recipes, practices and traditions to the use of technology to create more and better tasting plant-enhanced foods.