Food and beverage manufacturers continued to contend with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during 2021, as well as a range of related issues from transportation to raw material shortages. Some major players expanded their foothold in the burgeoning cannabis industry over the last year. Several plants suffered major fires and explosions.

There was no shortage of interesting food and beverage industry news in recent months. A list of some of Powder & Bulk Solids’ most popular food-related content published last year captures the period’s ups and downs.

Click further to check out our top 10 food and beverage articles from 2021.