Miguel Patricio, incoming Kraft Heinz CEO
Workforce
Miguel Patricio to be Kraft Heinz CEO
Will take on new role July 1
April 22, 2019

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Software
Deschutes Brewery’s new ERP creates one source of truth
Besides the manufacturing/production software options, Deschutes currently uses the food safety compliance, warehouse/inventory, purchasing and reporting analytics within the ERP platform.
April 22, 2019
With the craft beer industry becoming more mature, Deschutes’ process optimization efforts should help create better margins. Image courtesy of Deschutes Brewery.
Software
New plant cooks up manufacturing flexibility with automation
JTM Food Group’s greenfield plant in Ohio features advanced automation to optimize its batch processing applications and meet changing consumer demands.
April 22, 2019
System integrator ECS Solutions created a procedural and equipment view for JTM Food Group’s operators, based on ISA-88 standards. Image courtesy of ESC Solutions.
IIoT
Global companies collaborate on the future of packaging
To connect the technologies used in food and beverage production, packaging, shipping and recycling, Tetra Pak is working with a variety of partners—including ABB, SAP, Ericsson, and others—to change how business is conducted in this industry and help reduce energy use and emissions.
April 18, 2019
At Hannover Messe, the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance was announced. It's designed to connect propreitary automation communication systems in order to connect every step of the manufacturing process.
Workforce
Sonics & Materials names Lauren Soloff as president
The announcement was made at the company’s 50th-anniversary luncheon.
April 18, 2019
Sonics President Lauren Soloff and CEO Robert Soloff
Workforce
Royal Cup names first chief operating officer
Board of directors unanimously approves Chip Wann
April 16, 2019
Royal Cup COO Chip Wann
Workforce
PEMA elects new president
Rob Ward takes top spot
April 15, 2019
PEMA President Rob Ward
Workforce
JLS promotes Mike Newcome to vice president of sales
Will lead the sales organization and oversee select major accounts
April 15, 2019
Mike Newcome, JLS vice president of sales
Workforce
Morrison CEO named a 2019 Notable Woman in Manufacturing
Nancy Wilson earns spot on Crain’s list
April 15, 2019
Morrison Container Handling Solutions CEO Nancy Wilson
Beverage
Emerson and Colorado State University collaborate on new brewing innovation center
The advanced facility will give students hands-on automation experience and address the growing demand for highly skilled workers in the brewing industry.
April 15, 2019
Colorado State University Fermentation Sciences and Technology students will gain hands-on experience with automation technologies at the Emerson Brewing Innovation Center, opening this fall on CSU’s Fort Collins campus. Photo courtesy of Emerson.
Workforce
Emerson and Colorado State University collaborate on new brewing innovation center
The advanced facility leverages Emerson’s food and beverage expertise to create technology and training opportunities for students.
April 15, 2019
Colorado State University Fermentation Sciences and Technology students will gain hands-on experience at the Emerson Brewing Innovation Center, opening this fall on CSU’s Fort Collins campus. Photo courtesy of Colorado State University.
Beverage
Live from the Craft Brewers Conference: state of the industry
Growth in craft and independent breweries has plateaued, and with the influx of new breweries over the past 4 years, small brewery closures are up. However, with nearly 2,500 craft breweries still planned to be open in the coming year, the market hasn't yet hit saturation.
April 12, 2019
The State of the Industry Report was discussed at the Craft Brewers Conference 2019, in Denver. The report confirmed craft and independent brewers are slowing their growth.
Software
Control system is customized for each application
Variety of inventory strategies is available
April 10, 2019
Sterling Systems & Controls material traceability and batch validation system
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