Industry News

What’s Driving Optimism in the Snack Foods Market

Snack producers are excited to see more productivity and more new products ahead for their business.

December 20, 2024

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW)

Workforce

Addressing the Workforce Crisis in Food Processing

By investing in training programs, partnering with technical schools, and creating clear career pathways, companies can begin to close the gap and secure the skilled talent they need.

December 20, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

A M King Kicks Off Construction of Cheney Brothers’ South Carlina Facility

A M King

A M King is constructing a 386,047-square-foot refrigerator/freezer distribution facility for Cheney Brothers in Florence, S.C., marking their fourth major project collaboration.

December 18, 2024

Regulatory

Listeria Recall Uptick Gets FSIS Protective Measures Update

Increased food recalls from possible Listeria contamination have prompted FSIS to strengthen its food processing facility oversight.

December 18, 2024

Pumps/Valves

Eric Copeland Joins NETZSCH Pumps USA

NETZSCH Pumps USA

NETZSCH Pumps announces the addition of Copeland as Director of Food and Personal Care.

December 17, 2024

Industry News

Differences in Training, Retaining Snack Operators and Maintenance Staff

Snack producers are using different training strategies between machinery operators and maintenance technicians and seeing different retention behavior between these groups.

December 16, 2024

Robotics

Formic Announces Strategic Leadership Additions to Power Business Growth & Finance Infrastructure

Formic

Formic appoints Joel Onyshuk as VP of Sales to scale the company's business footprint and Todd Plotner as its first General Counsel to strengthen finance infrastructure.

December 13, 2024

Security

Alarming Signs on Operational Technology Cybersecurity

Reports from OT cybersecurity thought leaders paint an alarming picture for food and beverage manufacturers regarding cybersecurity threats to their operations. Here’s how you can mitigate those risks.

December 13, 2024

Inspection

Advanced Detection Technology Follows Food Safety Throughout the Plant

While workforce and productivity are top concerns, food manufacturers are deploying advanced inspection and detection equipment to meet the critical challenge of food safety. Find out what inspection technology is being adopted and where in the plant.

December 9, 2024

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

How to Engineer a Production Line for Food Product Attributes

Multiple factors go into creating a production line that produces food reliably, safely, and consistently to impact the bottom line.

December 9, 2024

Regulatory

Salmonella Surge: Unpacking the Recall Rise

Should food manufacturers panic over the seeming rise in Salmonella cases?

December 5, 2024

Industry News

How to Evaluate OEE in Food Processing Operations

Joe Zembas, former project manager at Procter & Gamble, taps into decades of CPG experience as he explains how food processors can evaluate, improve, and maintain overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

December 4, 2024

Regulatory

FDA and USDA Seek Input on Food Date Labeling Practices

The FDA and USDA have issued a Request for Information to gather insights on food date labeling practices, aiming to address consumer confusion and reduce food waste.

December 4, 2024