IIoT

Beef Producer Keeps Supply on Track with Traceability Tech

Utah-based Bar-W Beef has nearly eliminated billing errors and streamlined record keeping with supply chain traceability equipment from VistaTrac.

February 26, 2026

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Food Safety

QuantiPath

February 25, 2026

Regulatory

New NAM Report Highlights U.S. Leadership in Food Innovation

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

NAM's “Manufacturers Feed America” outlines that the food and beverage sector supports 47 million jobs and $9.5 trillion in economic output but warns that fragmented regulations could raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and undermine science-based standards.

February 25, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Real-Time KPIs and the Evolution of Food Plant Data

Lightweight system solutions are creating flexibility for plant managers to set relevant KPIs and expand the workforce. Midsize companies see lightweight solutions as a good first step for KPIs that collect safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics, or overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) numbers.

February 25, 2026

Floor/Drains/Walls/Doors

Live from East: Drainage - From Afterthought to Food Plant Priority

Legacy drainage systems often mask serious sanitation and structural risks. A PACK EXPO East Innovation Stage outlined actionable steps to help processors minimize risk, maintenance burden, and downtime.

February 19, 2026

Processing Equipment

New York Offers $8.5 Million in Grant Program Eligible for Food Processors

New York has made $8.5 million available through a Food and Fiber Processing Grant program, to help companies scale products produced and harvested in the state.

February 18, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: New Year, New Food Safety Regulations

With the turn of the calendar to 2026, new laws and regulations are on the horizon.  Stricter U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, and FSMA Rule 204 (Food Traceability Rule) are among some of the changes.

February 18, 2026

Regulatory

New NSF Certification Targets Food Packaging Safety Compliance

As consumer scrutiny and state-level legislation intensify, NSF’s PD 525 protocol offers suppliers and CPGs a structured path to verify compliance and substantiate chemical claims.

February 17, 2026

Food Safety

PACK EXPO East 2026 Kicks Off Today, Delivering Live Machinery, Big Ideas, and Easy Access for East Coast Professionals

PACK EXPO East opens in Philadelphia, bringing 500 exhibitors, new show floor features, free education, and high-impact networking for packaging and processing professionals.

February 17, 2026

Inspection

SGS Acquires Murray-Brown Laboratories

SGS

The acquition of Murray-Brown Laboratories expands SGS's food safety and nutraceutical testing capabilities in North America.

February 13, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

AI, Automation, and Sustainability Lead Packaging and Processing Trends

PACK EXPO East offers new equipment and digital tools that reflect the evolving manufacturing landscape.

February 13, 2026

Automation

Why Sanitation Automation Stalls Before it Starts

Interest in sanitation automation is high, but many food and beverage processors remain on the sidelines.

February 13, 2026

Security

Strengthening OT Cybersecurity in Processing

Understand the strategies driving OT cybersecurity modernization across the food industry, including support from IT departments. Read the full story at ProFood World to learn more.

February 13, 2026