Todd Allsup, Stellar

Processing plant enhances food safety

Starbucks' processing plant is designed to produce instant coffee products in a safe facility that adheres to rigorous standards to enhance the quality of the product. Five safety implementations are highlighted.

Challenges for food plant construction budgets

Misaligned project scope and underestimating commissioning requirements are the biggest challenges for food plant construction budgets, but this can be averted with proper planning before taking action.

Process optimization can reduce costs

Get a better sense of the big picture and make adjustments to your operation.

Six ways to optimize a facility’s energy consumption

Companies looking to improve their facility's energy efficiency should look at factors such as utilizing energy bills, conserving water, saving electricity through strategic placement, and other small, but helpful tips that go a long way to improving efficiency in many ways.

Five trends in food processing plants

2015 carries a fresh set of expectations. To prepare for the changes, here are five predicted trends that will drive food manufacturing.