Workforce

People First, Always: The Human Core of Operational Agility

Agility isn’t built into your equipment, it’s built into your people. Without the right skills, confidence, and ownership on the front line, even the most advanced operations will fall short when it matters most.

May 4, 2026

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Regulatory

FDA Infant Formula Testing Affirms Safety While Signaling Tighter Oversight for Manufacturers

The FDA indicated it will expand testing efforts and continue engaging manufacturers on strategies to further reduce contaminant levels “as low as possible.”

April 29, 2026

Regulatory

Food Lawsuits Might Be Mostly Aiming for Stigma

Two high-profile lawsuits—one in California targeting ultraprocessed foods, the other challenging Texas labeling rules—may be less about legal wins and more about shaping public perception, using stigma to influence what consumers and companies choose to buy and make.

April 29, 2026

Regulatory

Color Additives in Transition

As the FDA accelerates the phase-out of FD&C-certified dyes, F&B manufacturers must navigate enforcement discretion, voluntary phase-outs, and operational challenges.

April 27, 2026

Workforce

Future-Proofing the Food & Beverage Workforce

Labor shortages, shifting expectations, and knowledge loss are reshaping the workforce. Learn how to recruit, retain, and upskill teams for an increasingly automated future.

April 24, 2026

Robotics

Chef Robotics Physical AI Models Can Help Automate Produce Packing

Chef Robotics' AI-powered produce packing application automates tray assembly by accurately picking, portioning, and placing fruits and vegetables into packaging, helping food manufacturers improve consistency, throughput, and reduce reliance on manual labor.

April 23, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: AI's Role in Food Inspection

What do real-world applications of AI in food and beverage applications look like? To better understand the current role, limitations, and outlook of AI in food inspection, ProFood World reached out to inspection system suppliers Eagle Product Inspection, METTLER TOLEDO, and ProSpection Solutions.

April 22, 2026

Industry News

CPG Manufacturers Face Rising Production Losses, Look to Industrial AI To Close the Gap

Many companies are betting on industrial AI—combining data, automation and advanced analytics—to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

April 16, 2026

Robotics

Lean Principles in the Machine Learning Era

While AI grabs headlines, machine learning, modeling and data standardization efforts are rooting out waste. Data in batch processing, lab databases, and production pose standardization challenges, and the ability to sync information across departments and identify waste.

April 16, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: What MAHA Means for Food Manufacturers

What are the biggest FDA compliance challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers today? Editor-in-Chief Derrick Teal sits down with David Lennarz, President of Registrar Corp, to discuss why understanding evolving regulations is critical. Ensuring proper supplier verification programs is essential. Even staying ahead of potential changes to ingredient approvals and food safety rules can significantly impact operations and innovation.

April 15, 2026

Processing Equipment

End of The Line Video Series: Green Propellants, Rental Equipment, & AI

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

April 13, 2026

Software

Industry 4.0 Lightning Round: Real Innovations or Just Hype?

In this lightning round of questions, find out which Industry 4.0 innovations are truly moving the needle according to Tom Annett, Director of Engineering and Automation Controls and Power for Conagra.

April 10, 2026

Sustainability

OMAC Releases New PackML Implementation Guide – Sustainability

Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC)

OMAC's guide provides a standardized framework to help automation professionals track energy consumption and integrate sustainability metrics into machine operations.

April 8, 2026