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Piab Announces Engineering Team Expansion to Its Vacuum Conveying North America Division

Sandeep Somasundaran joins Piab as Lead Applications Engineer to manage the applications engineering group, while Ben Forgue transitions to Senior Engineer – Custom Solutions.

October 31, 2025

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Humanoid Robots in Packaging and Processing: 2025 Status Report

As humanoid robot suppliers continue to develop their hardware and software capabilities, some CPGs are cautiously curious about the technology.

October 30, 2025

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Automation Is for Everyone: Breaking the Big-Corp Myth

Understand the barriers of traditional automation: Why many manufacturers believe automation isn’t possible for them and how to overcome those misconceptions.

December 4, 2025

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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

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

Digital CIP Tech Helps Dairy Farmers Optimize Cleaning Processes

A digital clean-in-place (CIP) solution is helping Dairy Farmers of America cooperative brands evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of their processes, resulting in thousands of dollars saved in chemicals and water.

October 21, 2025

Dairy Farmers of America brands use Ecolab's CIP IQ technology as a predictive and cost-saving tool.

Processing News Roundup 10/17: Efficient Dry Processing, Hybrid Beef Mince, and AI’s Role in Inspection

Catch up on the latest in CPG processing with this roundup of trending topics, including efficiency in dry processing, a hybrid beef mince, and AI in food inspection.

October 17, 2025

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Conveying & Product Handling

Grote Conveyance and Robotics Integration

Grote showcased the integration of several conveyance and robotic equipment pieces under its family of brands, including SPI Automation, PFI Conveyors, and ProFab.

October 16, 2025

The Real Role of AI in Food Inspection

Inspection suppliers weigh in on AI’s real-world applications in food and beverage, its current limitations, and what’s next for smarter inspection systems.

October 16, 2025

AI can allow for improvements in food and beverage inspection, but it's accuracy depends on robust training data.

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

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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

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Products

Devices and software used to automate food and beverage manufacturing, including controls, sensors, instrumentation, robotics, and Internet of Things platforms.

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Anti-Vandal Pushbutton Switches

Wesgarde's CIT Relay & Switch’s AH Series illuminated anti-vandal pushbutton switches deliver reliability, customization, and safety for demanding food processing applications.

Mesa Labs at PACK EXPO: Tools for a Safer, More Efficient Process

ONExia to Debut Stainless Steel Base Cobot Palletizer at PACK EXPO Las Vegas