Processing's Weekly Mixer: Recapping 2025 and previewing 2026

A compilation of coverage of the process industries from across EndeavorB2B brands.

Jan. 9, 2026

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Welcome to the first Weekly Mixer of 2026. This edition highlights content from multiple brands, including Processing, Food Processing, Chemical Processing, Pharma Manufacturing and Plant Services.

This installment takes a look back at 2025 while also previewing 2026 — featuring content from across EndeavorB2B — as well a a recap of content published to Processing's website during the week.

Recapping 2025

Here's a look at some end-of-2025 coverage from Processing, Pharma Manufacturing, Plant Services and Chemical Processing.

From Processing:

A look back at the powder and bulk processing articles that captured the most attention from readers this year.

From Pharma Manufacturing:

Top 7 pharma manufacturing regulatory stories of 2025

Reshoring, tariffs dominate 2025’s pharma manufacturing news

From Plant Services:

Top 5 predictive maintenance case studies from Plant Services in 2025

Timeless technical guides: Plant Services’ top legacy content for 2025

Top Maintenance Mindset reads: Reliability, oil analysis, and risk in 2025

From Chemical Processing:

CP executive editor Jonathan Katz reviewed some of the top stories from the chemical industry in 2025 during a recent episode of the brand's Distilled podcast. Listen to the episode below.

Previewing 2026

Four automation trends that will shape 2026

On Processing, International Society of Automation CEO and executive director Claire Fallon reviews key trends from 2025 and what they may signal for the year ahead.

Fallon writes: "Automation has always been about making our everyday lives safer and more efficient. Our message at ISA is that “automation depends on people.” As we head into 2026, the tools accessible to the process industries are more powerful than ever; as automation professionals, our task is to apply them with the same rigor, integrity and systems thinking that define our great community around the world."

2026 Chemical Industry outlook: Cautiously optimistic

From Chemical Processing: American Chemistry Council chief economist Martha Gilchrist Moore says the U.S. chemical sector shows resilience with long-term growth potential amid trade uncertainties and uneven recovery.

Moore writes: "While the chemical industry faces a challenging near-term environment, its fundamentals remain strong. Strategic investments, competitive advantages and global demand for advanced materials will likely underpin growth in the years ahead. For industry leaders, the task is clear: navigate today’s uncertainty and leverage the advantages of U.S. manufacturing to build a foundation for tomorrow."

Why 2026 is the year of pharma manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies

Pharma Manufacturing chief editor Greg Slabodkin outlines why biomanufacturing scaling and supply chain resilience are top priorities for biopharma companies as they look to mitigate risks and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Flavor and ingredient trends for 2026

This piece from Food Processing examines how fiber, healthfulness, global tastes, complex heat and texture will influence consumer buying — and product development — in the new year.

2026 food & beverage cconomic outlook

In a recent episode of FP's Food for Thought podcast, senior editor Andy Hanacek connected with Billy Roberts, senior analyst, Food & Beverage, for CoBank, to discuss the economic outlook for the food and beverage industry in 2026. Listen to their conversation below.