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href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/authors">Authors</a> » Alyse Thompson-Richards</div> <div class="author-bio"> <div class="image"> <a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"><img width="200" height="200" alt="Alyse Thompson-Richards" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /></a> </div> <div class="detail -has-image"> <h1 class="headline author-name"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards">Alyse Thompson-Richards</a></h1> <div class="abstract">Alyse Thompson has held many positions with BNP Media, first serving as an intern at Candy Industry Magazine in summer 2012. She joined Candy Industry's staff full time as associate editor in August 2016 after a few years at newspapers in West-Central Illinois, becoming managing editor in March 2019. Alyse has also served as managing editor of Cannabis Products Magazine since March 2019. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Western Illinois University.</div> <div class="link position"> Associate Editor-in-Chief </div> <div class="link articles"> <a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards/articles">Articles</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="author-tab-list box1"> <div class="records articles-list"> <h3 class="feature-title articles-list__title">ARTICLES</h3> <div class="articles-list__row"> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="SOMIC Moves North American HQ to Support U.S. Assembly" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102679-somic-moves-north-american-hq-to-support-us-assembly"><img width="298" height="168" alt="Somic MN HQ" title="Somic MN HQ" border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/2024/11/20/SOMIC-New-Headquarters_1170x658.jpg?height=168&t=1732132151&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <div class="kicker article-summary__kicker">Supplier News</div> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102679-somic-moves-north-american-hq-to-support-us-assembly">SOMIC Moves North American HQ to Support U.S. Assembly</a></h2> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">November 21, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>SOMIC Packaging, Inc. worked closely with its German counterparts to design the larger facility, ensuring the commissioning hall was air conditioned and full of natural light.</p><br /></div><a title="SOMIC Moves North American HQ to Support U.S. Assembly" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102679-somic-moves-north-american-hq-to-support-us-assembly">Read More</a> </div> </article> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="Food Plant Openings and Expansions October 2024" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102671-food-plant-openings-and-expansions-october-2024"><img width="298" height="168" alt="Idaho Milk Products Ice Cream Plant" title="Idaho Milk Products Ice Cream Plant" border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/2024/09/26/Idaho-Milk-Products-Ice-Cream-Plant_1170x658.jpg?height=168&t=1728624837&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102671-food-plant-openings-and-expansions-october-2024">Food Plant Openings and Expansions October 2024</a></h2> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">November 19, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>Alyse Thompson-Richards, associate editor-in-chief, recaps some recent plant openings, expansions and closures in the food and beverage industry.</p><br /></div><a title="Food Plant Openings and Expansions October 2024" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102671-food-plant-openings-and-expansions-october-2024">Read More</a> </div> </article> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="Top 2024 Advances in Alternative Protein" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102649-top-2024-advances-in-alternative-protein"><img width="322" height="168" alt="Beyond Sausage plant-based links" title="Beyond Sausage plant-based links" border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2024/11-November/1124FE_hero_image.jpg?height=168&t=1732099997&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <div class="kicker article-summary__kicker">Top Plant-Based Products</div> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102649-top-2024-advances-in-alternative-protein">Top 2024 Advances in Alternative Protein</a></h2> <div class="sub-headline article-summary__sub-headline">These are the FE editorial picks from the past year that best exemplify advances in the alternative protein space, from facilities to flavor.</div> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">November 14, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>These are the FE editorial picks from the past year that best exemplify advances in the alternative protein space, from facilities to flavor.</p><br /></div><a title="Top 2024 Advances in Alternative Protein" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102649-top-2024-advances-in-alternative-protein">Read More</a> </div> </article> <div id="div-gpt-ad-article-list-mrect" class="advertisement"></div> <div id="div-gpt-ad-article-list-mrect-mobile" class="advertisement"></div> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="PACK EXPO 2024 Offers Solutions for Packaging, Processing and Automation" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102621-pack-expo-2024-offers-solutions-for-packaging-processing-and-automation"><img width="274" height="168" alt="PACK EXPO" title="PACK EXPO" border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2016/10-October/15-1169-0_4362.jpg?height=168&t=1475699947&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <div class="kicker article-summary__kicker">PACK EXPO</div> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102621-pack-expo-2024-offers-solutions-for-packaging-processing-and-automation">PACK EXPO 2024 Offers Solutions for Packaging, Processing and Automation</a></h2> <div class="sub-headline article-summary__sub-headline">Event set for Nov. 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago.</div> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">November 3, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>Check out some of the latest packaging and processing solutions exhibitors plan to debut or showcase at PACK EXPO, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago.</p><br /></div><a title="PACK EXPO 2024 Offers Solutions for Packaging, Processing and Automation" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102621-pack-expo-2024-offers-solutions-for-packaging-processing-and-automation">Read More</a> </div> </article> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="Comparing Production Processes for Alternative and Animal Protein" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102497-comparing-production-processes-for-alternative-and-animal-protein"><img width="274" height="168" alt="Beyond Meat burger production " title="Beyond Meat burger production " border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2024/09-September/BeyondMeat-burger-production-2.jpg?height=168&t=1728624829&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102497-comparing-production-processes-for-alternative-and-animal-protein">Comparing Production Processes for Alternative and Animal Protein</a></h2> <div class="sub-headline article-summary__sub-headline">When it comes to production, similarities exist among alternative and animal protein processes, but several differences occur, particularly around operational footprint, equipment, and water and energy usage.</div> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">September 23, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>When it comes to production, similarities exist among alternative and animal protein processes, but several differences occur, particularly around operational footprint, equipment, and water and energy usage.</p><br /></div><a title="Comparing Production Processes for Alternative and Animal Protein" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102497-comparing-production-processes-for-alternative-and-animal-protein">Read More</a> </div> </article> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="How Silicas Can Improve Dry Processing Production" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102471-how-silicas-can-improve-dry-processing-production"><img width="274" height="168" alt="Various spices " title="Various spices " border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2024/09-September/PPG_Silica_1.jpg?height=168&t=1726684735&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <div class="kicker article-summary__kicker">Silicas</div> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102471-how-silicas-can-improve-dry-processing-production">How Silicas Can Improve Dry Processing Production</a></h2> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">September 11, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>Jordan Talmadge, PPG’s global commercial director, silicas, recently spoke about the role silicas can play in preventing caking and optimizing the flow characteristics of food products, as well as improving product performance and manufacturing productivity.</p><br /></div><a title="How Silicas Can Improve Dry Processing Production" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102471-how-silicas-can-improve-dry-processing-production">Read More</a> </div> </article> <div id="div-gpt-ad-sidebar-sky-mobile" class="advertisement"></div> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="Feeding Progress: Celebrating Women Engineers in the Food Industry" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102252-feeding-progress-celebrating-women-engineers-in-the-food-industry"><img width="322" height="168" alt="women in food manufacturing," title="women in food manufacturing," border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2024/06-June/GettyImages--bluecinema.jpg?height=168&t=1719497908&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102252-feeding-progress-celebrating-women-engineers-in-the-food-industry">Feeding Progress: Celebrating Women Engineers in the Food Industry</a></h2> <div class="sub-headline article-summary__sub-headline">In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, Jayme Laser, Savannah Stellhorn and Jaclyn Navara share their experiences in the food industry and offer insight on how to support current and future women engineers.</div> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">June 21, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, Jayme Laser, Savannah Stellhorn and Jaclyn Navara share their experiences in the food industry and offer insight on how to support current and future women engineers.</p><br /></div><a title="Feeding Progress: Celebrating Women Engineers in the Food Industry" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102252-feeding-progress-celebrating-women-engineers-in-the-food-industry">Read More</a> </div> </article> <div id="div-gpt-ad-bottom-left-mrect" class="advertisement"></div> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="AESUS Packaging Systems debuts bottle unscrambler" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102002-aesus-packaging-systems-debuts-bottle-unscrambler"><img width="274" height="168" alt="Aesus Bottle Unscrambler" title="Aesus Bottle Unscrambler" border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/2024/02/07/Aesus-bottle-unscrambler.jpg?height=168&t=1711656457&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102002-aesus-packaging-systems-debuts-bottle-unscrambler">AESUS Packaging Systems debuts bottle unscrambler</a></h2> <div class="sub-headline article-summary__sub-headline">Equipment can handle variety of container shapes, materials.</div> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">February 7, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;">The AESUS Bottle Unscrambler can handle a wide range of container shapes and sizes, and materials including PET and HDPE. </span> </p><br /></div><a title="AESUS Packaging Systems debuts bottle unscrambler" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102002-aesus-packaging-systems-debuts-bottle-unscrambler">Read More</a> </div> </article> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="An inside look at Wherehouse Beverage Co.’s tech-driven approach to THC beverages" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102004-an-inside-look-at-wherehouse-beverage-cos-tech-driven-approach-to-thc-beverages"><img width="274" height="168" alt="WYNK THC seltzers" title="WYNK THC seltzers" border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/2024/01/23/WYNK-beverages.jpg?height=168&t=1711657288&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102004-an-inside-look-at-wherehouse-beverage-cos-tech-driven-approach-to-thc-beverages">An inside look at Wherehouse Beverage Co.’s tech-driven approach to THC beverages</a></h2> <div class="sub-headline article-summary__sub-headline">Company offers hemp-derived WYNK seltzers in traditional adult beverage retailers.</div> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">January 23, 2024</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>WYNK, along with its high-potency counterpart Countdown, were incorporated under the Wherehouse Beverage Co. umbrella in 2022. The company continues to evolve its retail strategy, driven by innovation in dosing and manufacturing technology.</p><br /></div><a title="An inside look at Wherehouse Beverage Co.’s tech-driven approach to THC beverages" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102004-an-inside-look-at-wherehouse-beverage-cos-tech-driven-approach-to-thc-beverages">Read More</a> </div> </article> <div id="div-gpt-ad-sidebar-mrect-mobile" class="advertisement"></div> <article class="record article-summary "> <div class="image"><a title="How CV Sciences ensures hemp product quality" class="url" rel="" target="" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102006-how-cv-sciences-ensures-hemp-product-quality"><img width="270" height="168" alt="PlusCBD Reserve Gummies" title="PlusCBD Reserve Gummies" border="0" loading="lazy" src="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/2023/11/27/pluscbd_reserve_gummies_web.jpg?height=168&t=1711736295&width=275" /></a></div> <div class="article-summary__details has-image"> <h2 class="headline article-summary__headline"><a href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102006-how-cv-sciences-ensures-hemp-product-quality">How CV Sciences ensures hemp product quality</a></h2> <div class="sub-headline article-summary__sub-headline">California company offers range of products under the +PlusCBD brand.</div> <div class="post-meta"> <div class="author-bylines"><a class="author-bylines__author-link" data-eventname="author-link" data-eventcategory="click" data-eventaction="author-link" data-eventlabel="author: 1994|url: /authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards"> <figure class="author-bylines__author-image"> <img alt="Alyse Thompson" loading="lazy" src="//www.foodengineeringmag.com/ext/resources/Static_Pages/Author-Images/Alyse-Thompson-200px.jpg?1589571461" /> </figure> <span class="author-bylines__author-link-name">Alyse Thompson-Richards</span> </a></div> <div class="date article-summary__post-date">November 27, 2023</div> </div> <div class="abstract article-summary__teaser"><p>Cannabis Products Insider recently spoke with Andrew Dorf, VP of sales, and Vandana Kothari, director of quality, about CV Sciences’ approach to developing hemp-based ingestible products and its process for ensuring product quality.</p><br /></div><a title="How CV Sciences ensures hemp product quality" class="more" href="https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/102006-how-cv-sciences-ensures-hemp-product-quality">Read More</a> </div> </article> </div> <div class="see_all"><a class="next_page" rel="next" href="/authors/1994-alyse-thompson-richards/articles?page=2">View All Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards</a></div> </div> </div></div> <aside class="interior-sidebar"> <div class="wrapper"> <div id="div-gpt-ad-sidebar-sky" class="advertisement"></div> <div class="subscribe-now subscribe-now--dropdown" id="subscribe-now"> <a class="subscribe-now__subscribe-link" 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