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Automation

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Exterior view of Nestlé USA's massive, state-of-the-art automated distribution center in Arvin, California, at dawn.
Food

Nestlé USA opens $330M automated distribution center in California

Nestlé USA has poured over $330 million into a 700,000-square-foot distribution center in Arvin, California.

Isabella Cortez·June 24, 2026
A person observing an AI-powered smart oven in a modern kitchen, highlighting the advancements and potential drawbacks of artificial intelligence in home cooking.
Trends

AI Is Revolutionizing Home Cooking, But At What Cost?

In homes equipped with AI-powered smart ovens, the appliance identifies ingredients and suggests optimal cooking times with 90% accuracy, according to FoodTech Innovations Lab.

Isabella Cortez·June 7, 2026
A modern, automated food manufacturing facility with robotic arms and digital control panels, showcasing smart factory technology.
Food

Food Manufacturers Embrace EPC Rise for Smarter Factories

Last year, new food and beverage plant construction and upgrades surged by 18% globally, with projected EPC spending set to hit $150 billion by 2027, up from $100 billion in 2022, according to Cogniti

Isabella Cortez·June 1, 2026
Robotic arms and AI interface operating within a modern, automated distribution center for Mondelēz.
Food

Mondelēz uses AI to cut distribution center costs

Mondelēz International, maker of Oreos and Cadbury, is deploying AI and automation in up to five distribution centers as part of a $1.

Isabella Cortez·May 28, 2026