Processing Instrumentation

A Backstage Look at Acceptance Testing in Food Production

James Couch, an FSO Institute Coach with 43 years' experience in the CPG protein industry, offers a behind-the-scenes look at factory and site acceptance testing, including how the emergence of virtual FATs has augmented the process.

March 27, 2025

Business Drivers: Page 2

Sterilization/Pasteurization

East Coast Seafood Uses HPP Technology to Enhance Quality

The global seafood producer is using Hiperbaric high pressure processing (HPP) technology for pasteurization of its products, which provides several benefits.

March 24, 2025

Regulatory

FDA Announces New Infant Formula Initiatives

In collaboration with the Department of Human Health and Services (HHS), the FDA has announced new infant formula initiatives that will require producers to take additional steps.

March 20, 2025

Food Safety

Boston Sword & Tuna Boosts Food Safety With Metal Detectors

The northeastern U.S. seafood producer has enhanced the quality of its products with metal detector inspection systems.

March 18, 2025

Sustainability

PACK EXPO International 2024 Achieves Notable Waste Diversion Through Collaborative Sustainability Efforts

Partnership at the 2024 event between Dow, PMMI, Independent Recycling Services, and McCormick Place championed circularity, diverting over 284 tons of waste from landfills.

March 17, 2025

Workforce

Connected Worker Solutions for Smart Manufacturing

Representatives from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence provide insight to packaging and processing companies in need of smart manufacturing solutions.

March 13, 2025

Sustainability

Avocado Producer Leaves No Stone Unturned with Dye Extraction

Westfalia Fruit is extracting sustainable dyes from its avocado byproducts as part of its total crop use strategy.

March 12, 2025

Automation

Tootsie Roll Slashes Line Data Analysis Time by 90% with OEE-trained AI Layer

Tech-spotting at PACK EXPO Southeast: The confectionery icon can now query & interrogate its live packaging line OEE data via common language prompts within OEE software by OFS. Also by OFS, this new Mavyn AI layer also interprets data & suggests actions.

March 11, 2025

Processing Instrumentation

What's Working - and What's Not - in OEM Asset Reliability Support

OEMs are enhancing asset reliability in food production by adopting strategies from the automotive industry, says Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America. However, there's still room for improvement.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

Five Strategies to Secure Resources for Maintenance Teams

A VP of Customer Success from a CMMS platform and a Maintenance Planner from a beef manufacturer discuss strategies to help packaging and processing maintenance teams secure resources to maximize efficiency, compliance, and improve operations.

March 10, 2025

Processing Instrumentation

Rebellyous Foods Mock 2 Production System Addresses Plant-Based Meat Challenges

Rebellyous Foods installed its Mock 2 Production System at RMS Foods' New Mexico manufacturing plant, helping it achieve price parity with traditional chicken.

March 10, 2025

Food Safety

PACK EXPO Southeast Opens in Atlanta

A must-attend event for packaging and processing professionals.

March 10, 2025

Controls

Unlocking HMI Potential Could Drastically Improve Productivity

Attendees of an exclusive event believe that HMIs can be doing so much more to improve operations, but can the F&B industry tackle what needs to be done to make it happen?

March 5, 2025