Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Mars Pours £190 Million Into Historic UK Chocolate Factory to Modernize Manufacturing

The investment will modernize Mars’ Slough factory, transforming it into a next-generation manufacturing hub with advanced technology and workforce upskilling.

May 20, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation: Page 5

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: How AI, Smarter Inspection & Humanoid Robots Are Reshaping interpack

Is AI in packaging finally past the hype—and what does it look like when it actually works?

May 20, 2026

Software

Processing at interpack 2026: Space-Saving Machinery, Cool-Running Magnetic Drives, and Algorithm-Based Check Weighing

From three-in-one inspection units to CIP-ready magnetic drives, ProFood World's editors found several operator-friendly and small-footprint solutions for their fourth day at interpack.

May 15, 2026

Home

Processing and Formulation: Scaling Innovation with State Ingredient Bans Lurking

A wave of potential state bans targeting ingredients and synthetic dyes is creating uncertainty across the industry, but investments in automation, machine learning, and digital tools are helping manufacturers protect margins and accelerate innovation.

May 15, 2026

Robotics

Processing at interpack 2026: Resource Efficiency in Frying, Economy Scale Automation, and Humanoid Robots on the Show Floor

After our second day navigating the massive halls of interpack 2026, we identified three major shifts in food processing: the democratization of automation for smaller brands, innovation in resource efficiency, and the surprising (and slightly intimidating) showcase of humanoid robots at the expo.

May 13, 2026

Industry News

PMMI and FPSA's Inaugural 2026 Processing State of the Industry Report

New insights highlight market size, growth forecasts, and key trends shaping the U.S. food and beverage processing industry.

May 8, 2026

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

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

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