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PACKAGING AND WAREHOUSING CONTINUE TO BE AREAS OF FOCUS when it comes to automation. Both offer the best ROI and directly address the labor woes since tasks in those areas [...]

BY ALYSE THOMPSON-RICHARDS TRAINING TO BECOME AN ENGINEER requires hard work and discipline, but Jayme Laser, director of engineering - supply chain, for Conagra Brands, says the effort is well [...]

The article focuses on how food and beverage companies are taking a cautious approach to construction projects in 2024 due to the upcoming presidential election. Topics include the impact of economic uncertainty on project timelines, the ongoing challenges with supply chains and labor, and the industry's investment in automation and sustainability efforts.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturers in adapting to constant change and overcoming workforce-related obstacles, such as training and turnover. It highlights the adoption of digital technologies for quick wins in improving key performance indicators like overall equipment effectiveness, production volumes, and efficiencies, emphasizing the need for scalable information data models and AI standards to maximize efficiency gains across multiple plants.

The article focuses on the importance of improving operational availability in the food processing industry to drive growth and ensure long-term success. Topics include integration of lean manufacturing principles, tackling common industry challenges such as equipment failures and process inefficiencies, and leveraging advanced maintenance management tools and technologies such as predictive maintenance and IoT for operational monitoring and optimization.

The article focuses on the continued investment by food and beverage manufacturers in improving their facilities despite signs of a recession, particularly in areas such as automation to enhance throughput and meet consumer demands. Topics include insights from industry experts on the importance of automation investments, regulatory developments in food safety, and emerging trends in healthy eating and flavor preferences among consumers.

The article focuses on the Food Processing Suppliers Association's (FPSA) innovative Food Industry Technician (FIT) Certification program, designed to address the industry's need for skilled technicians amid a surge in construction and modernization projects. Topics include the development of essential plant skills through hands-on training, the collaboration between FPSA and OEMs to attract younger workers, and the evolving workforce requirements in the food processing industry.

The article focuses on the potential impact of high-efficiency laser heating solutions on the food processing industry, highlighting their ability to offer quick and precise food processing while saving energy. Topics include the advantages of laser ovens for baking and drying processes, emphasizing their speed, energy efficiency, and ability to maintain food quality, ultimately presenting a promising option for improving productivity and reducing environmental impact in food manufacturing.

The article reviews the results of the State of Food Manufacturing survey, indicating an increase in production volume driven by factors like increased sales and demand. However, it highlights the challenges faced by food manufacturers, such as rising material costs and labor issues, impacting profitability and the need for productivity improvements.

FE IS CELEBRATING WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING in one of the best ways we can--by giving them a platform to speak about their journey to success and their hardships. Since beginning [...]

MERRIAM-WEBSTER ANNUALLY CHOOSES A WORD that its staff feels best describes the past year. In 2022, the word was 'gaslighting,' which the dictionary people define as 'the act or practice [...]

The article focuses on the cautious approach food and beverage companies are taking towards construction projects in 2024 due to the upcoming presidential election. Topics include the impact of economic uncertainty on project timelines, the ongoing challenges related to supply chain and labor issues, and the industry's investment in automation and sustainability initiatives.

The article focuses on the shift toward IP69K-rated products in the food and beverage industry due to demanding operating conditions and stringent food safety regulations. Topics include the benefits of IP69K-rated products in resisting contaminants, their enhanced performance in washdown environments, and the role of robust seals and lubrication in improving food safety and reducing maintenance.

Global supply chains can be challenging to track and trace as paper trails can be difficult to follow, and they do not offer transparency. Additionally, there is a chance that [...]

The article focuses on the integration of continuous improvement (CI) programs with data-driven upgrades in the context of smart manufacturing in food plants. Topics include insights from a CESMII webinar, discussions on managing plant floor data, strategies for leveraging data insights, and the importance of experimentation over traditional pilot projects in implementing a smart manufacturing mindset.

Ever since the advent of legal cannabis product commercialization, companies developing and producing these infused foods and beverages have sought viable equipment to help them create consistent, high-quality products for [...]

VITAQUEST'S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS in a garage have evolved over the past 40 years, and today the company is a global nutraceutical and functional foods custom contract manufacturer producing, packaging and [...]

THE PROCESSING OF FOOD AT HIGH VOLUME has traditionally posed many problems for robots and cobots, and has lagged behind other industries. Foods have a variety of shapes and sizes [...]

The article focuses on the French government's response to "shrinkflation" practices, highlighting Carrefour's efforts to shift blame onto manufacturers. Topics include the introduction of a new rule requiring retailers to notify customers when product sizes decrease without a price drop, the mixed reactions from various retailers, and the potential impact of this regulation on consumer behavior and competition.

IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY, physical waste abounds. About 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year around the world in every part of the supply chain for reasons such [...]

ACCORDING TO THE '2018 LIBERTY MUTUAL WORKPLACE SAFETY INDEX'--which helps employers, risk managers and safety practitioners identify critical risk areas so that businesses can better allocate safety resources--serious workplace injuries [...]

THINK BACK 20 YEARS OR SO, and the average food plant typically had little automation, and whatever it did have was likely to exist in islands of automation. There were [...]

PLANT OPENINGS & EXPANSIONS THE BOSTON BEER CO. will remodel and expand its Cincinnati facility, creating more than 100 jobs. KALERA will open a vertical growing/production facility for leafy greens [...]

When establishing a cannabis business in a state that has passed medical and/or recreational cannabis legislation, or expanding an existing business to operate in that industry, business owners and investors [...]

THE ODDS ARE GOOD that at some point in the food chain, a person working without proper documentation helped produce almost all of the products we eat or drink. But [...]

The article focuses on the potential of absorption cooling as a solution for food and beverage manufacturers to reduce operational costs and decarbonize their processes. Topics include the environmental impact of food and beverage production, advancements in absorption chillers allowing for lower temperatures without high-GWP refrigerants, and the benefits of utilizing waste heat to power absorption chillers in industrial decarbonization efforts.

Changing attitudes, consumer acceptance and widespread legalization all have moved the conversation about cannabis-related products from antiquated, stereotypical perspectives to an entirely new world of corporate investment. One of the [...]

The article focuses on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s new requirement for critical food manufacturers to develop redundancy risk management plans, established following a prolonged infant formula shortage caused by insanitary conditions at a major facility. Topics include the urgency prompted by the infant formula shortage and the availability of a one-page resource provided by the FDA to assist critical food manufacturers in compliance during routine inspections.

1990: Perrier recalls 160 million bottles of water due to benzene contamination. The brand never recovers its prior status. * 1993: Jack-in-the-Box products are contaminated with E. coli, resulting in [...]

Endorsed by GFSI, VACCP (Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Point) is based on HACCP. It outlines a method to protect food and beverage products from fraud and potential adulteration, as [...]

The article focuses on AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, reporting a strong performance in the first quarter, with a significant increase in revenue and EBITDA despite sharp price increases. It emphasizes the resilience of the beer market in the face of economic challenges, particularly inflation. It discusses the company's investments in various regions, such as its entry into the whiskey market in India, and its efforts to expand its non-alcoholic beer portfolio.

The article focuses on Tyson Foods' lowered sales forecasts, resulting in the closure of some chicken processing facilities due to slowing consumer demand. It mentions despite the challenges, the meat giant made several investments, including the acquisition of pork processor Williams Sausage Company and significant investments in streamlining its poultry business and enhancing operational efficiency.

The article focuses on Nestlé's performance in the first quarter, reporting 9.3 present organic sales growth primarily driven by price hikes and highlighting strong performance in its coffee category. It mentions Nestlé's investments in various regions, including Saudi Arabia and Colombia, as well as its commitment to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing on-farm emissions and promoting regenerative agriculture, were also highlighted as key aspects of the company's operations.

The article focuses on JBS, the food and beverage company, and highlights its wider-than-expected first-quarter loss, which was attributed to high input costs, inflation, and supply and demand imbalances affecting performance in all its business units. It mentions despite the challenges, the company is making strategic investments in its various divisions, including a new breaded chicken plant in Brazil and a cell-based meat plant.

The article focuses on PepsiCo's performance and highlights its growth driven by investments in its brands, consumer insights, manufacturing, and go-to-market execution, with notable growth in various product categories. It mentions PepsiCo's strategic initiatives, including sustainability efforts such as a "green" facility in Europe and investments in regenerative agriculture, are key aspects of the company's business transformation agenda.

The article focuses on the growth of the food and beverage industry in 2022, with Nestlé retaining the top spot and PepsiCo ranking second, driven by factors such as organic growth, acquisitions, and transformative strategies. It mentions the profitability of these companies varied due to challenges related to supply chains, COVID-19, regional instability, labor, environmental factors, and inflation, which affected their revenue despite increased sales.

The article informs that Pet food shoppers, seeking premium products, are paying more for packaging that's more sustainable, or comes with convenience and freshness features, and how packaging is key in growing market for premium dog and cat food, helping showcase quality, safety and sustainability. Topics include manufacturers to stand out with cat and dog owners who want sustainable options, personalized; and sustainable packaging and convenience features like handles and stay-fresh zippers.

The article focuses on the profile of several 2020 Plant of the Year supplier including Flexicon Corporation engineers and manufactures a broad variety of equipment that handles virtually any bulk food material, from large pellets to sub-micron powders; the FPS Food Process Solutions is a global manufacturer of industrial food processing freezers and chillers; and Fristam is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance stainless steel pumps, blenders, and mixers.

The article focuses on the French supermarket chain Carrefour's bold move of placing stickers on certain food products in Europe, indicating "shrinkflation" where the product amount has reduced while maintaining the same cost, possibly as a negotiating tactic to shift responsibility.

CONSIDER THIS STATEMENT from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans: To conserve and produce more food, a 'Food for Victory' campaign was launched. Eating leftovers became a [...]

In December 2019, hosted by BP, a new consortium of companies came together to work toward recycling opaque and difficult-to-recycle (known as 'ODR') waste--such as highly colored bottles and food [...]

The current disparity between state and federal law regarding businesses engaged in the cannabis-infused food and beverage industry presents a number of challenges. While the majority of U.S. states have [...]

AFTER THE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT was passed, there was a great deal of angst and fear in the food industry about the impending implementation of hazard analysis, risk-based preventive [...]

In a highly competitive marketplace driven by FSMA requirements, staffing challenges, rapidly evolving consumer demands and pressure from competitors, many successful food and beverage manufacturers have recognized that energy efficiency [...]

US food processors face increasing energy-efficiency and sustainability demands from regulators, market competition and consumers interested in purchasing products from environmentally friendly companies. In addition, the costs of electricity and [...]

Plant audits are more rigorous and comprehensive than ever before, whether they are executed internally or conducted by a third party. The diversity of audit types--from single-day plant assessments that [...]

The article focuses on high pressure processing (HPP) is growing rapidly as a way to make food safe and segment is the fastest growing orientation-type segment in the food and beverage market. It mentions benefits of HPP to processors and consumers include enhanced food safety, cleaner label products, maintaining nutrition and sensory qualities. It also mentions pressure vessels in these machines are built to withstand a certain amount of pressure and temperature.

The article reports that federal tax cuts have encouraged upgrades and new construction in the food processing industry, however finding qualified and skilled labor remains an issue in the industry and is addressed in the Food Engineering Annual Plant Construction Survey.

The article discusses what food processing plants can do to document the results of tests such as additional bacterial tests, external audits and sensor measurements to share with inspectors and avoid a potential recall.

The article provides information on requirements for food processing plants established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) which go in to effect in July 2019.