D. Anthony Scaglione has been named chief financial officer of Flowers Foods, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Flowers Foods Names News CFO

D. Anthony Scaglione has previously served as CFO for several public and private multi-billion-dollar organizations.

October 21, 2025

Workforce

Welch's Appoints Andrew Hartshorn as Chief Brand & Innovation Officer

Hartshorn brings more than 25 years of experience driving innovation and commercial success across global food and beverage businesses.

October 15, 2025

Processing News Roundup: Workforce Engagement Strategies, Bertram's Tracking Upgrade, and Deploying an OpX Work Product

Catch up on the latest news and insights in food and beverage processing with this roundup of trending topics.

October 10, 2025

PepsiCo Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Schmitt joins PepsiCo from Walmart, where he currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

October 9, 2025

3-A SSI Expands Capacity of Third-Party Verification Program, Accrediting Sue Neisen as Certified Conformance Evaluator

3-A Sanitary Standards

Neisen earned the accreditation from 3-A Sanitary Standards, allowing her to conduct Third Party Verification (TPV) inspections for equipment manufacturers using the 3-A Symbol.

October 8, 2025

Through the Line Podcast: Upscaling the Automated Food Manufacturing Workforce

As machines take over the most repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, employees are empowered to take on responsibilities that require critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration. In this future-forward environment, line workers become system stewards. Maintenance techs evolve into automation specialists.

October 8, 2025

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

5 Strategies for Workforce Engagement

A company’s workforce is the nucleus; without it, the company won’t be able to produce product.

October 6, 2025

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ESI Group Recognized with “Great Employee Benefits” Award by Mployer

“Receiving this recognition affirms our commitment to investing in our people,” said ESI Group President and Founder Brad Barke.

October 3, 2025

Mployer 2025 Annoucement

How to Make the Most of an OpX Work Product: Spectrum Brands' Story

Learn how leaders at Spectrum Brands used the OpX “Voices of Women in Packaging and Processing” work product as a springboard for team development, and what other CPGs can learn from their approach.

September 29, 2025

The OpX 'Voices of Women in Packaging and Processing' work product aided Spectrum Brands leadership as they discussed gender and communication, business acumen, and networking with team members.

Automation & Digital Transformation

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 2: Cautious Curiosity Among CPGs

Some CPGs are evaluating humanoid robots as an automation solution, but interest isn’t translating to adoption quite yet in part two of this three-part series exploring the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing.

September 25, 2025

Humanoid robots can perform repetitive tasks like moving case-like containers, but adoption in CPG manufacturing will require more certainty around aspects like safety and ROI.

Automation & Digital Transformation

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry Adoption

Humanoid robot technology has advanced quickly since Packaging World first covered it in 2023. In the first of this three-part series revisiting humanoid robots as a potential packaging labor solution, we hear from suppliers about their latest advancements, industry deployments, and vision for the technology’s future.

September 16, 2025

Humanoid robots like Apptronik's Apollo are capable of completing repetitive tasks on the CPG plant floor, like repetitive lifting or material replenishment.

Fact or Fiction: Gen Z in Manufacturing, Training Program ROI, and More

Lisa Rathburn, Vice President of Operations at The Marzetti Company, breaks down workforce myths versus realities in this short clip, covering everything from Gen Z’s interest in factory jobs to whether pay alone drives retention.

September 19, 2025

Through the Line Podcast: Training and Development in the Age of Automation

Automation isn’t replacing people; it’s freeing them. But for companies to realize the full benefits of this evolution, they must commit to one essential principle: continuous training and upskilling.

September 17, 2025

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