ProFood World's Take on COVID-19

ProFood World's editors summarize the destruction and innovation caused by the 2020 pandemic.

Feb 15, 2021

ProFood World's editors rounded up our hard hitting COVID-19 articles from the 2020 pandemic. Despite facing major set backs, the hardship of the past year lead to industry innovations. Fill out the form below to download COVID-19's Effect on the Food and Beverage Packaging Industry for a comprehensive collection of related news.

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Through the Line Podcast: Virtual Process Simulations for RTE Meal Producer

Uitgekookt, a Dutch company that prepares and delivers custom-made, RTE meals, is working with Visual Components to make use of a digital twin simulation. The simulation allows the company to see its factory processes, counter potential production issues, and reduce downtime.

Software Innovations for Processing at Automation Fair: Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data Visualization, Model Predictive Control

Sessions at Automation Fair 2025 covered several ways innovative technologies can help to improve food and beverage processing operations.

Processing at Automation Fair 2025: Data Visibility for Yield Improvement, Predictive Machine Control, and Food Safety Traceability

Through the Line Podcast: Experts Urge Clear Framing on Ultra-Processed Foods

Sanitary Drum Filling System for Viscous Food Products

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.

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List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

Kick off 2026 with Fresh Ideas for Foods. Register for PACK EXPO East!

Be the first to find what’s next in food packaging and processing at PACK EXPO East. Discover advances in sustainability, see solutions from 500 exhibitors and uncover new ideas for your industry and beyond—all in one trip to Philadelphia.

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ProFood World's Take on COVID-19

Through the Line Podcast: Virtual Process Simulations for RTE Meal Producer

Software Innovations for Processing at Automation Fair: Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data Visualization, Model Predictive Control

Processing at Automation Fair 2025: Data Visibility for Yield Improvement, Predictive Machine Control, and Food Safety Traceability

Through the Line Podcast: Experts Urge Clear Framing on Ultra-Processed Foods

Sanitary Drum Filling System for Viscous Food Products

Monitoring System for Small Boiler Rooms

Customizable Barcode Labeling Service

X-ray Inspection System

ProFood World December 2025

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2025 PACK EXPO Processing Showcase

2025 PACK EXPO Facilities & Infrastructure Directory

Extend shelf life up to 120 days with proven technology

Humanoid Robots in Packaging and Processing: 2025 Status Report

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