HomeMorgan Smith, New Products EditorProcessing EquipmentTackling the labor shortageFood and beverage manufacturers need to invest in creative recruitment and retention strategies that will win over the hearts and minds of the next generation of skilled workers.HomeBorden appoints new chief supply chain officerYogesh Sabnis joins companyInspectionMake the most out of your inspection equipmentFrom metal detectors to x-rays to leak detection technology, inspection equipment can not only prevent foreign material contamination — thus preventing the dreaded recall — but improve production efficiency, enhance product quality and reduce food waste.HomeTwo Exceptional Brands Each Gifted with 0.5M Free ClosuresA medical food for chemo/radiation patients and a low-sugar, carb, and calorie cold-pressed almond juice impress judges of Silgan Closures’ first Free Closures for a Year competition.Processing EquipmentJourney to sustainability excellenceThe OpX Leadership Network has tools to help processors generate long-term profits while improving the sustainability of their businesses.SponsoredProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers SucceedJoin 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.HomeRobots and Cobots Chip in to Pack Food for Hungry KidsShowcasing the capabilities of several automation suppliers in the Robotics Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a PMMI cooperation with Blessings in a Backpack filled more than 6,000 bags of food for kids facing food insecurity.Processing EquipmentFood processors focus on health, shelf life, plant-based alternativesThe global food packaging market will reach $400 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of between 4 percent and 5 percent, according to a new report from PMMI Business Intelligence.HomeQuick Hits: FDA Issues Warning Letters to CBD MakersThe FDA issued warning letters to 15 companies selling illegal cannabidiol products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.HomeReport: 37% of Consumers Willing to Pay More for Eco-Friendly ProductsOf 1,000 U.S. consumers surveyed, 37% are seeking out and willing to pay more than 5% for environmentally-friendly products—a trend is expected to continue to grow.Processing EquipmentAssessing your company’s operational readinessA successful asset reliability process requires strong relationships between internal and external stakeholders and an implementation plan that clarifies their roles.SponsoredIs your plant expansion, renovation or upgrade an award winner?This June in Chicago, ProFood World will announce three Manufacturing Innovation Awards during ProFood Live. Innovative plant projects or major line expansions qualify for consideration; entries now being accepted.HomeDairy industry leaders taking to Capitol HillTo tell lawmakers: Pass USMCA deal nowHome4 workforce safety topics you should reviewWith today’s tight labor market, it is even more crucial to keep plant floor workers safe. See ProFood World’s top advice for protecting people and machinery.AutomationNavigating a very complex industryTransparency, sustainability, regulations, customer demands and the labor shortage all add up to make your job very demanding. Can automation come to the rescue?HomeCoca-Cola Sweden Moves to 100% rPET for All its BottlesThe move is set to eliminate the use of 3,500 tons of virgin plastic each year in Sweden, with a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions over pre-transition levels.Processing EquipmentPotential OSHA updates are poised to increase productivityKeeping plant workers safe while maintaining production efficiency is paramount in food and beverage operations. But there’s a huge opportunity in the offing as OSHA prepares to revamp its lockout standards.Cleaning and SanitationGetting a consistent, repeatable, validated washAutomated systems abound as legacy systems get the boot. New cleaning and sanitizing technologies help food and beverage manufacturers keep workers and food safe while minimizing water usage.Processing EquipmentHP Hood takes the fast track to expansionAn idle cultured dairy products plant is converted into a technologically advanced plant that produces and packages fluid milk for extended shelf life dairy beverages by installing technologies to advance the facility’s food safety and control systems.AutomationHostess Brands to buy VoortmanWill provide entry into wafer and sugar-free cookie categories
