Adding more context to food safety data starts with data foundations and, specifically, descriptive labeling of operations.
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Delivering Context to Food Safety Data at the Machine Level
As food processors connect machine-level data with contextualized analytics, retrofits, and AI tools, food safety programs are moving from isolated records toward real-time, risk-based decision-making.
July 17, 2026

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Workforce AI Literacy, Strategic Data Use, and Coca-Cola's Water Stewardship at IFT FIRST
From AI competency training and production data use to water stewardship, food companies are working to turn emerging trends into practical strategies in manufacturing.
July 13, 2026
Modern processing equipment generates lots of data, but effectively using that data requires a strategic approach, speakers explained at IFT FIRST.
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Operators Demand Real-Time Data to Increase Uptime
Processors are adopting real-time data tools for operators, and modern machine design is enabling flexible manufacturing approaches to increase uptime. In addition, advances in digital twin technology and automation are enabling flexible manufacturing in the plant.
July 6, 2026
Real-time data analytics target micro-stoppages, anomalies, and line configuration adjustments during processing to prevent downtime.
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Connected, Not Fragile: The Balance Between Connectivity and Resilience
Even if a plant is connected, that doesn't mean it's too advanced to fail. Learn why connectivity alone isn't enough and how modular design, standardization, and human-centered systems prevent operational fragility.
July 1, 2026
Plant connectivity can support traceability and greater efficiency, but they can make operations fragile without the right implementation strategy.
Webinars
What You Can't See Is Costing You Millions: Why Automation Starts with AI Vision
This webinar explores why the highest-return automation strategies start with visibility. By leveraging AI Vision to understand products, processes, and production variability in real time, manufacturers can identify opportunities worth hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars annually before making larger automation investments.
July 23, 2026
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Practical Wins from Digital Transformation
In the third part of a six-part series on digital transformation, using digital tools to turn OEE into an active driver of performance, not just a report, is explored.
June 3, 2026
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End of the Line Video Series: Interpack Coverage, AI, plus What Recycling and Cadavers Have in Common
Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.
May 25, 2026
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How Grupo Bimbo Uses Automation to Keep Pace with High-Velocity Distribution
A fully automated warehouse helps the global baking company improve throughput, reduce costs, and protect product freshness.
May 22, 2026
The solution to how its warehouses operated was not incremental improvement, but a full-scale shift to automation.
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Processing at interpack 2026: Space-Saving Machinery, Cool-Running Magnetic Drives, and Algorithm-Based Check Weighing
From three-in-one inspection units to CIP-ready magnetic drives, ProFood World's editors found several operator-friendly and small-footprint solutions for their fourth day at interpack.
May 15, 2026
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Processing and Formulation: Scaling Innovation with State Ingredient Bans Lurking
A wave of potential state bans targeting ingredients and synthetic dyes is creating uncertainty across the industry, but investments in automation, machine learning, and digital tools are helping manufacturers protect margins and accelerate innovation.
May 15, 2026
Real-time quality control technologies are improving operational efficiency and margins.
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DrinkPAK Scales High-Speed Beverage Production with Integrated Siemens Automation
DrinkPAK is leveraging Siemens’ integrated automation and energy systems to scale high-speed beverage production while boosting efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across its growing U.S. network.
May 13, 2026
DrinkPAK’s Fort Worth, Texas, facility integrated Siemens' automation and energy management technologies to support high-speed beverage production, real-time operational visibility, and scalable manufacturing efficiency.
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Industry 4.0 Lightning Round: Real Innovations or Just Hype?
In this lightning round of questions, find out which Industry 4.0 innovations are truly moving the needle according to Tom Annett, Director of Engineering and Automation Controls and Power for Conagra.
April 10, 2026
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Automation Crushes Coffee Maker’s Packaging Inefficiencies
Napco Brands automates its end-of-line palletizing across two packaging lines and extends its plant workforce while reducing turnover and safety risks by eliminating manual operations.
April 8, 2026
The palletizing solution receives boxes from a case sealer, and each line now moves 1,500 boxes daily to pallets.
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