Food Engineering

Sous vide cooking offers precise time and temperature control, and now companies are scaling this technology to help brands and institutions deliver on limited-time offerings. Taste wins with sous vide, and companies are employing new pasteurization techniques to retain flavor and expand into food segments, such as pet food, protein and overall clean label eating.

The 2026 edition will feature the largest trade show floor in its history, with more than 665,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and more than 1,380 exhibitors.

Digital Twin Composer enables industrial companies to combine 2D and 3D digital twin data from Siemens’ comprehensive digital twin with physical real-time information in a managed, secure real-time photorealistic visual scene.

The CP-66-WD is a waterproof, IP69K-rated collaborative robot that can be power-washed like other production equipment.

Larsen brings to Mars 18 years of CPG sales, category management and commercial strategy experience across multiple consumer brands and companies, including Procter & Gamble and Glanbia.

Scalzo previously served as CEO until July 2023 and as executive vice chairman until August 2024.

Divert is accelerating its business momentum, including the buildout of its Integrated Diversion & Energy Facilities in Longview, Washington and Lexington, North Carolina, which are expected to commence operations later this year.

Last year was an eventful year for the food manufacturing industry, and FOOD ENGINEERING expects many of the major themes to carry over into 2026.

The TFX line leverages optimized motion coordination and a redesigned vacuum system that shortens evacuation time — enabling faster, more predictable cycles for high-volume applications.

The system ensures process reliability and food safety – from storage to the precise metering of food ingredients and additives.

Listeria Monocytogenes (Lm) is difficult enough to keep out of a food plant, but once it gets in, the real challenge begins — as it can take up residence in “secret” places that welcome and protect it. Fortunately, processors don’t have to go it alone.

The company announced additional executive and regional leadership changes, effective March 31.

There was a time most maintenance and EAM software operated strictly within a facility or enterprise, but the development of AI and off-premises, cloud-based computing has made it possible to do heavy computing and trending in the cloud. But what happens when the “cloud” goes down?

This determination allows U.S. meat and poultry processors to use INNEO both as a surface treatment and directly within the food matrix of comminuted products.

The rebuilt DeltaV SaaS SCADA mobile app provides a redesigned user interface (UI) for more intuitive viewing of critical operations information.

Launched in November, the recall includes products under the Locatelli, Boar’s Head, Maker’s Mark, Pinna and Ambriola brands. Expiration dates extend to May 2026.

Bob Garrison, chief editor of Prepared Foods, Kelley Rodriguez, editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, editor-in-chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, discuss the biggest trends impacting the food industry in 2025 and beyond.

Schär, who was announced as the next CEO in April 2025, succeeds Stefan Scheiber, who is being proposed as the new chairman of the Board of Directors.

In his new role, Mitchell will oversee OEM account management, technical support and strategic partnership development.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its leadership team for the term beginning Jan. 1.