Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: The Key to Effective Maintenance is Data

The key factor in maximizing uptime is data. Informed data helps to produce goods more productively across the value chain. By collecting additional data from the factory floor and combining that with other enterprise operational data, a smart factory can achieve information transparency and make better decisions.

October 15, 2025

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Workforce

Processing News Roundup: Workforce Engagement Strategies, Bertram's Tracking Upgrade, and Deploying an OpX Work Product

Catch up on the latest news and insights in food and beverage processing with this roundup of trending topics.

October 10, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Upscaling the Automated Food Manufacturing Workforce

As machines take over the most repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, employees are empowered to take on responsibilities that require critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration. In this future-forward environment, line workers become system stewards. Maintenance techs evolve into automation specialists.

October 8, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Pellet and Extruded Snack Fryer

TNA's conti-pro PEL3 fryer can fry 600 kilograms of pellets per hour, and includes automated clean-in-place capability.

October 7, 2025

Bakery & Snack

FlavorWright All-in-One Seasoning and Coating System

PPM's FlavorWright system combines liquid and dry powder application in a single unit.

October 7, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Printed 2D Barcodes Become Digital Gateways for Supply Chain, Consumers

Markem-Imaje’s GS1 Digital Link, based on Colos software embeds real-time, enterprise data into 2D codes—boosting retailer compliance, supply chain efficiency, and consumer engagement while enabling recalls, traceability, and dynamic product experiences.

October 7, 2025

Robotics

Ready Meals Assembly Line

From tray denesting to vision-guided robotic placement of protein product to volumetric filling of pasta to sauce depositing to a robot that feeds an MAP unit, Orics’ solution does it all.

October 7, 2025

Packaging Technology

Bertram Foods Improves Tracking Operations with Barcode Scanners

The New Jersey-based foodservice distributor is modernizing its tracking and traceability with upgraded barcode scanners.

October 7, 2025

PACK EXPO

Serviceability Meets Performance, and More Trends at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Fresh from PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, we checked in with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, during the show to see what trends and technologies stood out to him on the expo floor.

October 3, 2025

Liquid Processing & Handling Equipment

IO-Link Compatible Flow Sensor

The SM Foodmag electromagnetic flow meter is IO-link compatible and IP69K washdown compatible, and can handle extremes in temperature and vibration.

October 1, 2025

Robotics

Chef Robotics and JBT Marel's Proseal Partner on Joint Solution for Meal Assembly

The joint solution combines Chef's AI focus and flexibility with Proseal's robust, high-quality tray sealing machines and packaging solutions to provide food manufacturers with a flexible end-to-end solution for their meal assembly and packaging needs.

October 1, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Equipment Bid Selection

Before attempting to source quotes to address project needs, ensure that all the relevant stakeholders are accounted for in the equipment need specification. Then split the requirements from the criteria for evaluation to make a list of absolute pass/fail requirements.

October 1, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

X-ray Detection Series Offers Imaging Plus AI Analysis

Eriez’ SenseGuard Systems combine high-definition imaging with AI-enhanced analysis to detect metallic and nonmetallic contaminants while also verifying fill levels, seal integrity, and missing components.

September 30, 2025