Food Engineering

The FDA originally had identified Taylor Farms de Mexico as the Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce supplier connected to the parasite outbreak that has sickened hundreds across the country.

Taco Bell says it has taken action to remove potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states.

McCain says the program gives its teams and potato growers a shared, consistent view of crop performance throughout the season, using data-driven insights to help identify variability earlier and prioritize attention where it matters most.

This program focuses on key growing regions where General Mills sources wheat from ADM for products sold through Walmart and Sam’s Club, demonstrating a shared commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience and farming communities.

Set for Oct. 26-28, 2027, at McCormick Place in Chicago, the event replaces the Equipment Automation and Technology Show (EATS).

The agency reports 141 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported.

The department, which has reported 2,640 cases as of July 13, noted other food items can’t be completely ruled out since no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the source.

Food manufacturers face stricter demands as recalls and outbreaks push a more reactive focus on food safety. Responsibility is shifting from quality teams to shared ownership, using cross-functional approaches to improve safety, compliance, and daily practices.

Finding a secure way to manage waste in the food and beverage industry helps ensure that through every change of hands waste is handled discreetly and securely, mitigating brand risk.

The agency says there are more than 1,500 cases that require further analysis to confirm domestically acquired cyclosporiasis.

As CPG companies transition to sustainable materials, trade-offs are almost guaranteed.

Built for protein, poultry, cheese, frozen food and other high-sanitation applications, the VTC 840 WD combines full IP66 360° washdown capability with intelligent automation and ergonomic design.

The new facility will use the most advanced technology, automation and AI-enabled systems to improve quality, efficiency and sustainability.

Food safety underpins every aspect of food manufacturing, yet new CRB research shows cost and competing priorities continue to hinder improvements. This month's From the Editor explores why investing in hygienic design and facility planning remains essential.

The GHI (Gasketed Hi/Lo) Rupture Disk activates at burst pressures as low as 12.5 mbar/5 in water column in 4 in/100 mm sizes.

Using LyondellBasell CirculenRevive polymers with 100% attributed recycled content via an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, Mondelez is now offering packaging sourced from 75% recycled content.

By the end 2026, Bimbo Bakeries USA will complete the final phase of artificial color removal in occasional-consumption products such as sweet baked goods and snacks.

Danone USA’s economic impact study, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, aims to demonstrate how Danone supports American jobs, farming and manufacturing communities and economic resilience.

The agreement between Renewable America and Pearl Crop covers four different projects across locations in Ripon, Linden and Stockton, California.

The mixer features a three-wing anchor agitator powered by a 5 HP explosion-proof motor operating from 25 to 52 rpm.