Automation

RTE Meal Producer Uses Digital Twin for Process Simulations

Ready-to-eat (RTE) meal producer Uitgekookt is using Visual Components’ digital twin technology to simulate production processes, helping the company foresee logistical problems and increase efficiency.

August 14, 2025

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Boston Sword & Tuna’s Approach to Metal Contaminant Control

Some metal detection systems can be confused by the saltwater and ice. Boston Sword & Tuna enhances its product quality with updated metal detection systems.

August 13, 2025

Cleaning and Sanitation

Scaling Clean on a Budget: A Smarter Path to CIP for Growing Manufacturers

No matter your product, the goal is the same: build a cleaning strategy that scales as fast as your business.

August 11, 2025

Sustainability

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Underscores Its Commitment to Sustainability

PMMI

Cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions advance the circular economy and support corporate sustainability goals. Plus, new sustainability events and resources help attendees stay ahead of complex challenges facing the industry.

August 7, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Food Safety Metrics and Regulatory Standards at the 2025 Food Safety Summit

What overarching considerations and strategies are shaping the evolution of food safety practices and regulations in the industry?

August 6, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Rebellyous Foods Automates Plant-Based Meat Production

Rebellyous Foods' Mock 2 production line automates processes and enhances efficiencies that were absent when the company used traditional animal-based meat machinery.

July 23, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Land O'Frost Automates on a Budget

How can a company scale automation without a high initial cost? Land O’Frost is reaping the rewards of five palletizers without the typical upfront challenges thanks to the RaaS offering from Formic.

July 16, 2025

Industry News

Food Safety Culture to Prevent Recalls, Technology Implementation Strategies, and Supply Chain Traceability for PFAS at IFT First 2025

Food stakeholders shared their thoughts on the latest industry trends at IFT First in Chicago, including strategies to maximize return on new technology, and the importance of addressing chemical contaminants like PFAS in food.

July 15, 2025

Processing Instrumentation

How A Unified Framework Can Help in Evaluating TCO

Food producers should establish a framework for calculating a new machine’s total cost of ownership and align teams from project managers to operators to provide the data that framework requires, says Greg Flickinger, CEO of American Botanicals and Aloha Medicinals.

July 11, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

JBT Marel

July 8, 2025

Sustainability

Packaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling Summit

The 2025 educational program—featuring comprehensive sessions on circularity and innovation—is now available in the PRS Video Library for on-demand viewing.

July 2, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line: The Scoop on Tillamook's Decatur Plant

Why is West Coast-headquartered Tillamook bringing an ice cream plant to Decatur, Illinois? Associate Editor, Casey Flanagan shares insights from attending the plant's opening day with Editor-in-Chief Derrick Teal.

June 25, 2025

Food Safety

Streamlined Salmonella Testing Method Gets Validated for Wider Use

Researchers developed a streamlined Salmonella testing method that received validation for use in nearly 30 human and animal food sample types.

June 24, 2025