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Joyce Fassl

Joyce Fassl Editor-in-Chief Joyce Fassl is a well-known and respected journalist in the food and beverage field, where she has spent most of her 30+ year career. Before joining ProFood World in 2016 as Editor in Chief, she was Editor in Chief of Food Engineering magazine for more than a decade. Joyce was also instrumental in the success of the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference. Her expertise is in creating dynamic print and online content, building top-notch editorial teams, curating conference programs and hosting live events. Joyce holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State University.

Chairmans Foods: HPP is more affordable than you think

HPP allows Chairmans Foods to cost-effectively broaden its product range and offer safer foods.

October 7, 2019

One of the biggest ways to impact the logistics side of HPP is to streamline the packaging, according to Chairmans Foods President Chris Staudt. Photo courtesy of Universal Pure.

HPP meets the pressure for fresher

Major and emerging brands alike look to HPP tolling services to not only extend product shelf life, but also to expand geographic reach. And the cost may be less than you think.

October 7, 2019

Universal Pure uses Hiperbaric machinery for HPP toll processing at this facility in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of Hiperbaric.

Sensors, sanitary design, automation, digital transformation

Innovation was not only in the PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibits, but in the invigorating air of an industry intent on delivering technology breakthroughs.

October 7, 2019

Joyce Fassl, editor-in-chief, ProFood World

Pumps / Valves / Motors / Drives

Stainless steel coupled pump solution

Instant alignment configurator is engineered in place.

September 23, 2019

the Compac series of pumps are not mounted to any base, feature instant alignment that is engineered in place, help extend the bearing life and feature a smaller footprint

USDA modernizes swine slaughter inspection for the first time in more than 50 years

The final rule has new requirements for microbial testing that apply to all swine slaughterhouses to demonstrate that they are controlling for pathogens throughout the slaughter system.

September 17, 2019

USDA modernizes swine slaughter inspection

Building the best food plant? Call for entries for 4th annual Manufacturing Innovation Awards

Past winners include Clemens Food Group, Just Born, Dairy Farmers of America and more. Any outstanding food or beverage plant project completed within the entry guideline dates is eligible to submit an entry.

September 3, 2019

ProFood World is accepting applications for the Manufacturing Innovation Awards

5 food safety essentials for your facility

Supply chain challenges, transparency and hygienic plant design and procedures top the list as the food and beverage industry enters the next decade.

September 3, 2019

‘Fresh, never frozen’ trend puts pressure on the cold supply chain as transparency remains vital to the food supply chain.

Facility Design / Construction / Services

Mid-Atlantic location provides many amenities for manufacturing operations

In addition to quality labor and competitive operating costs which are mandatory for the food and beverage industry, the Port of Virginia is an advantageous location for industry sectors that depend on raw material supply.

August 18, 2019

The Hampton Roads section of southeastern Virginia possesses a strategic location for operating a food or beverage manufacturing facility.

Understanding safety in nonroutine work

When a safety program is well-executed and well-maintained, it becomes part of a company’s core values and culture. Employee well-being is paramount, and no production schedule is worth a safety mishap.

August 2, 2019

Mark Hanley is a senior asset reliability manager at Land O’Lakes.

The pursuit of excellence: Is your company or facility up to the challenge?

Each year, ProFood World gives exceptional new sustainability and manufacturing projects — and, most importantly, the people behind them — a chance to shine.

August 2, 2019

Joyce Fassl, editor-in-chief, ProFood World

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Manufacturers are using technology to enhance training and automate tasks.

Turning to Tech as Workforce Challenges Continue

Companies are increasingly turning to new technology to help train workers and automate repetitive tasks as workforce challenges continue.

3D Printed Cocktail Kuka Print-a-Drink

Kuka Robotics Rolls Out Labor-Saving Print-A-Drink Application at Automate 2023

Barilla America Melissa Tendick

Barilla Appoints New President, Region Americas, Barilla Group

Mars Team Develops Innovative Warehouse Management System

Bulk Bag Discharging: Control Dust and Eliminate Material Waste

Bulk Bag Discharging: Control Dust and Eliminate Material Waste