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    Research and development are fundamental to any food and beverage processor's business. Our R&D content offers best practices and innovations in the form of articles, news, case studies, and more.

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    Andy Hanacek
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    June 27, 2025
    One-day conference concurrent to Food Taipei Mega Shows offers insights into research, innovation ongoing in the fight to help elderly consumers stay health through precision ...
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    June 23, 2025
    A 16-year-old created spicy, nut-based dips for her fledgling vegan diet, then sold them at farmer’s markets; 21 years later, Bitchin’ Sauce is a multi-million-dollar company....
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    Andy Hanacek
    June 20, 2025
    Lawsuit alleges two former workers conspired to poach workers and steal proprietary recipes, processing details and information from Hormel and use it while employed by Johnsonville...
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    Andy Hanacek
    June 10, 2025
    Judith Mondello joins the specialty foods company taking the place of the retiring Dr. Steve Hill.
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    Andy Hanacek
    May 6, 2025
    Food and beverage companies need to act now to make their products less processed, even though no “ultraprocessed” standards or definitions have been universally accepted yet....
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    Andy Hanacek
    April 30, 2025
    With new product lines and types hitting the market, beverage processing is taking off, implementing new technology and making upgrades to take advantage of opportunities.
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    Weight loss injection. Insulin resistance, diabetes, slimming healthy eating
    Andy Hanacek
    April 7, 2025
    The weight-loss drug revolution has arrived, and the food & beverage industry has begun to evolve in response to suppressed appetites, smaller servings and changes to consumers...
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    Andy Hanacek
    March 18, 2025
    The processor has expanded its test kitchen setup from its Bridgeview, Ill., headquarters to its Sunland Park, N.M., and Alma, Ga., processing facilities to speed its capabilities...

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    Andy Hanacek
    May 14, 2024
    More than a dozen candy and snack products were awarded at the annual trade show in Indianapolis this year.
    Andy Hanacek
    April 24, 2024
    USDA has announced final updates to the school nutrition standards; tremendous amount of feedback on February 2023 proposal helps to save flavored milk from the chopping block...
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    Andy Hanacek
    March 21, 2024
    More than $70 million investment includes a test kitchen, packaging lab and collab space — and also improves processing plant’s efficiency and food safety efforts.
    Andy Hanacek
    March 15, 2024
    Pythons raised as livestock in Asian farming operations were found to be low-effort producers of a significant amount of meat per animal, according to research.