Kelley Rodriguez

For engineers and packaging designers, the search for sustainable materials is never-ending. Our cover story talks to three companies who are each tackling the term sustainable packaging in their own way.

 For engineers and designers, striving for sustainability in food packaging is an ever-evolving quest.

Gifford’s Ice Cream started making ice cream again at its Skowhegan, Maine, plant for the first time after a fire ripped through production facilities, forcing them to rely on co-packers. 

From the Cold Corner sits down with Mary Emma Young, vice president of communication at AFFI, to discuss lobbying Congress, food safety and more.

Pet ownership is on the rise, with the COVID-19 pandemic fueling growth and the data suggests that it is not slowing down any time soon.

A look at this month's stories.

From traditional freezing methods to cutting-edge tech, manufacturers are striving for more efficient production methods that also enhance quality and consumer appeal.

 Advancements in food automation will help shape the future of the industry, particularly in frozen food, where the technology has the potential to revolutionize processing and manufacturing.

The food and beverage industry is in the midst of a building boom, with dozens of new plants and cold storage facilities currently under construction.

The first-of-its kind report from the food giant was completed in partnership with sales data from NielsenIQ, in-home consumption behaviors from Circana's National Eating Trends, and in-depth social media trend predictors from Black Swan Data.