Automation & Digital Transformation

PMMI Launches SMB FastTrack Program to Support Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

New PACK EXPO East 2026 initiative streamlines access to technology, education, and business resources tailored for SMBs.

January 29, 2026

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Software

Formulation and Manufacturing Trends for Chocolate 2.0

Chocolate manufacturers, like the broader food segment, are seeking higher volumes through digital manufacturing investments. Product development teams are reformulating recipes, and manufacturing operations are optimizing workforce technology to increase throughput and search for plant optimization.

January 29, 2026

Food Processing Equipment

RS Tecnology

January 28, 2026

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

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

Regulatory

Community Poll: Artificial Dye Regulations

Answer to see how your peers responded on navigating artificial dye regulations.

January 21, 2026

Automation

Community Poll: Automation in Food Processing

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

January 21, 2026

Workforce

Community Poll: Prioritizing Worker Safety

Answer to see how your peers are prioritizing worker safety.

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

Processing Equipment

Pork Processor Consolidates Bacon Line and Recovers Floor Space with Integrated Slicing Solution

Plant leadership also needed to control capital and operating costs while ensuring that food safety, sanitation, and throughput targets were met.

January 21, 2026