Software

Kerry Turns to ‘Cruise Control’ Technology to Optimize Dryer Performance

To support its quality, efficiency, and sustainability goals, Kerry implemented model predictive control technology at its Rothschild, Wis., facility. The system helped improve efficiency at the site, solving dryer blockages that had caused about 145 hours of lost production in 2023.

January 28, 2026

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Robotics

Chef Robotics and Packline Partner on End-to-End Meal Production Automation

Partnership aims to deliver an integrated, AI-enabled food manufacturing automation solution that combines flexible robotic meal assembly with advanced packaging technology.

January 28, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Unpacking the Humanoid Robot Hype Part 2

How do CPGs feel about adoption of humanoid robots? ProFood World's Derrick Teal and Casey Flanagan discuss how CPGs are viewing humanoid robot technology and what it might take for them to see widespread adoption in packaging and processing.

January 28, 2026

Webinars

The 3 Signals It’s Time to Automate: Before Labor, Safety, or Output Gets Worse

Discover why today’s labor, safety, and productivity challenges are pushing automation from a “future improvement” to a right now decision. You’ll learn the three signals that indicate it’s time to act, and how to start building momentum internally before operations, output, or costs get worse.

March 5, 2026

Sponsors: Formic

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Processing Instrumentation

Processing News Roundup 1/23: Integrated Slicing for Bacon, Tyson Beef Facility Closes, PACK EXPO East Highlights

Find out what you missed this week in food and beverage processing, including an integrated pork belly processing line, a facility closure at one Tyson Foods beef facility and shift reduction at another, and what's new and notable at PACK EXPO East 2026.

January 23, 2026

Automation

Community Poll: Automation in Food Processing

Answer to see how your peers feel about automation in food processing.

January 21, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Unpacking the Humanoid Robot Hype

ProFood World's Derrick Teal and Casey Flanagan discuss the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing operations. They cover some of the latest tech advancements and pilots across various industries for humanoid robots, and barriers to widespread adoption, like standards.

January 21, 2026

Software

Processing News Roundup 1/16: Data Monitoring Evolution, Alternative Proteins Market Forecast, Conagra’s Frozen Food Report

See what's new in food processing for this week, including how brands are approaching data monitoring, a forecast of the alternative proteins market, and ConAgra's Future of Frozen Food Report.

January 16, 2026

Processing Instrumentation

Real-Time KPIs and the Evolution of Food Plant Data

How different brands are approaching digital investments to improve manufacturing metrics and how they are addressing workforce challenges.

January 14, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

DCC Automation Acquires Custom Metal Designs

DCC Automation

The acquisition of CMD expands DCC Automation's capabilities to deliver more fully integrated front-of-line to end-of-line automation solutions.

January 12, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

Tech Minute: Redzone Connects Frontline Teams to Power Packaging Performance

January 12, 2026

Software

Fortifi Completes Acquisition of Provisur Technologies

Provisur Technologies by Fortifi

Global food processor expands end-to-end solutions with high-tech acquisition.

January 6, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

Logic Robotics

January 5, 2026