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Navigating a very complex industry

Transparency, sustainability, regulations, customer demands and the labor shortage all add up to make your job very demanding. Can automation come to the rescue?

Joyce Fassl
Joyce Fassl, editor-in-chief, ProFood World

When I was thinking about the specific topic I would cover in this month’s editorial letter to our readers, an avalanche of ideas came tumbling down. This reminded me of how complex our industry has become since I joined it several decades ago.

About 20 years ago, sustainability entered the fray for food and beverage manufacturers’ attention. It shows no sign of abatement and, in fact, seems to be receiving even more attention recently due to the push toward corporate transparency.

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