Upcoming webinar

Navigating CO2 Supply Volatility: Cryo vs. Mechanical Freezing & Connected Data

October 15, 2026

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Learn how converting from CO₂ to liquid nitrogen can help food processors secure supply, reduce emissions, and optimize freezing performance.

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW)

Workforce

Spot & Tango Doubles Capacity in $20 Million Lehigh Valley Expansion

The 20,000-square-foot buildout doubles the plant's production lines for the dog food maker and adds about 50 jobs.

September 4, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Purina Opens First New U.S. Factory Built from the Ground Up in More Than 50 Years

The $550 million Batavia, Ohio, facility expands production capacity with advanced automation, digital manufacturing technologies, and an automated storage and retrieval system.

September 2, 2026

Software

Rethinking Beverage Manufacturing in the Age of AI

AI adoption is a mindset, not a roadmap, Coke exec argues.

September 2, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Smarter Pumps, Safer Food

Most pump damage doesn't happen while the pump is running. So where does it happen—and what does that mean for how a pump should be designed?

September 2, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Chobani Invests $1.2 Billion in Pennsylvania Manufacturing Hub

The company purchased the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper and plans to create more than 900 jobs while expanding dairy processing capacity and launching new high-protein dairy products.

September 1, 2026

Webinars

Doing More with Lean Manufacturing in Food & Beverage

Learn how lean manufacturing practices can help food and beverage plants increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve efficiency without major capital investments.

October 7, 2026

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Robotics

U.S. Robotics Market for Packaging and Processing Poised to Nearly Double by 2031

PMMI

New report and infographic reveal mobile robots will lead growth as end users prioritize productivity, cost reduction, and quality. PACK EXPO International 2026 provides a key opportunity to see robotics technology in action.

August 31, 2026

Industry News

End of the Line Video Series: Oregon's EPR Law, The EU's PPWR, and More On Matters of Sustainability

Listen in as us editors cover breaking news about Oregon's EPR, AI's role in replacing jobs and PPWR and its impact on healthcare packaging.

August 31, 2026

Sterilization/Pasteurization

Refresco Installs Tunnel Pasteurizer Big on Energy Efficiency

System cuts water and energy use by up to 20x, gives ops tighter control over a complex product mix.

August 30, 2026

Industry News

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces Local Food and Agriculture Grants

Investments in Michigan’s food and agriculture will help expand production, create new jobs, and increase demand for local farm products.

August 28, 2026

Plant Operations & Equipment

Paxton Products Unveils New Logo Reflecting Innovation, Performance, and the Future of Air Delivery Solutions

Paxton Products

The refreshed identity features a new wordmark and arrow icon designed to reflect Paxton’s focus on airflow, efficiency, and industrial performance.

August 27, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: How Ammonia, CO₂, and Nitrogen Are Reshaping Food & Beverage Cooling

Why are more food and beverage processors mixing refrigerants instead of picking just one? As food processors rethink cooling from the ground up, ammonia, CO₂, and nitrogen technologies are each carving out distinct roles in faster, smarter, and more sustainable refrigeration systems.

August 26, 2026