David Greenfield

Director of Content

David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. He is also the chief program architect of the annual Automation World Conference & Expo. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher.

Mid-Atlantic market continues to sign on for PACK EXPO East 2020

Record-breaking Show Opens Next Week

Mid-Atlantic market continues to sign on for PACK EXPO East 2020

Jensen Meat Co. Expanding

U.S.-based ground-beef processor to add production lines to increase capacity and meet growing customer demand for high-quality beef products

Acesur to Build First U. S. Production Facility

Dos Hermanas, Seville Spain-based international olive oil manufacturer will build new site in the City of Suffolk, Virginia

Healthy, portable kids snack company GoGo squeeZ has announced that in 2022, it will unveil 100% recyclable pouch packaging.

Early 2020 Announcements Foreshadow a Busy Year for Sustainable Packaging

Major news from the start of 2020 includes new sustainability pledges from Starbucks, Conagra, Nestle, and Taco Bell, the formation of a new, industry-led recycling council, the use of new packaging materials, and more.

Since using the Flottweg AC 2000 centrifuge, Rhinegeist has been able to shave at least a week off of its brewing process, producing 3,400 barrels of beer a week.

The Need for Speed: Brewery Boosts Throughput with Centrifuge Technology

Rhinegeist upgrades to a vertical disk stack centrifuge that speeds up its brewing process while enhancing product quality and consistency.

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

Join us in Chicago in June for this one-day conference devoted to delivering real-world solutions for processors in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Compostable wrapping for vegan chocolate product.

Compostable film for vegan chocolates

Sustainable vegan chocolate producer, the nu company, has chosen Futamura’s renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ packaging films for two of its latest vegan chocolate ranges of the brand “nucao.'

Kevin Jackson, Tree House Foods Svp And President, Snacking & Beverages

TreeHouse Foods Adds to Executive Leadership Team

Company announces appointment of Kevin G. Jackson as SVP and president, snacking & beverages

Freshpet Ennis, Texas Pet Food Manufacturing Plant

Freshpet Building Pet Food Manufacturing Plant

New facility to be located in Ennis, Texas will receive up to $2.1 million grant funds from state to aid in project

Brian Stepowany, CPP, Packaging R&D, Senior Manager for B&G Foods, Inc. (l.) and Robby Martin, Sr. Commercialization Manager for Bush Brothers & Co.

Live from CPA Annual Meeting: CPGs Look for Flexibility, Transparency, and Innovation from Contract Packaging Partners

Co-pack/co-man customers B&G Foods and Bush Brothers share their reasons for employing CPCMs, what is important in a CPCM relationship, and some of their pet peeves.

Vega’s Greg Kline demonstrates how the presence of foam can cause a color shift on the company’s 360-degree color display, making it easy to see when the status has changed.

Opening Up Measurement Capabilities in Dairies, Breweries and More

Traditionally playing in oil and gas and chemical industries, Vega is making a move to a wide range of food and beverage applications with its new pressure and level sensors.

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

ProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers Succeed

Join us in Chicago in June for this one-day conference devoted to delivering real-world solutions for processors in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Jim Prunesti, Vice President of Engineering, ConAgra

Top Challenges Facing Food Manufacturers Today

Addressing aging assets and data collection best practices are two requirements for manufacturing excellence in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

Chip Wann, Royal Cup President And Ceo

Royal Cup Names New Leader

Chip Wann first non-family president and chief executive officer for premium and specialty coffees and teas importer, roaster, and distributor

GFSI Releases New Benchmarking Requirements

Global Food Safety Initiative raises the bar for food safety with Version 2020, marking the beginning of a new generation of benchmarking, recognition, and transparency

Mondelēz Joins Science Based Targets Initiative

Establishes 2025 goals to reduce emissions company-wide and beyond to create a sustainable future for snacking

Paul Kiecker, Fsis Administator

New FSIS Leadership Announced

Paul Kiecker to serve as administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Dot Foods Opens New Distribution Center

Site will help nation’s largest food industry redistributor deliver products in less-than-truckload quantities to customers in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut

Contract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis Industry

Contract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis Industry

While contract packaging in the cannabis industry has been slow to develop, there is room for packaging specialists who can guide and manage the vast and ever-changing landscape of cannabis packaging.

PepsiCo Set to Buy Snacks Company

Plans to purchase Chinese online company Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., known as Be & Cheery