Inspection

Faster, Smarter, but Not Automatic: How AI Is Reshaping Food Safety

From pathogen detection to computer vision inspection, AI is moving from pilot projects into practical food safety applications, provided processors can validate the results.

June 26, 2026

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Griffith Foods Demonstrates Robots with a Human Touch

How can food processors balance automation adoption with workforce retention and morale? In its modern plant in the Antioquia area of Colombia, the global food producer integrates collaborative robotics to boost productivity, safety, and well-being—without losing sight of its human and sustainable character.

June 24, 2026

Regulatory

End of the Line Video Series: Recycling Economics, FSMA 204 Traceability, and Prospector Popcorn's Growth Story

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

June 22, 2026

Robotics

Novarc and Yaskawa Enter Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Advance AI-powered Autonomous Welding Automation

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Novarc and Yaskawa partnership aims to integrate AI-powered welding intelligence with industrial robotics, advancing autonomous welding, improving precision, and enabling connected Industry 4.0 fabrication environments.

June 16, 2026

Sustainability

Processing News Roundup June 15: Reshaping F&B Cooling, Whey Protein Shortage, Building a Future-Ready Plant

See what's new in food and beverage processing with this quick roundup of topics, including how refrigeration and freezing are changing, a whey protein shortage and its impact on processors, and a podcast on building a future-ready plant.

June 15, 2026

Workforce

E.A. Bonelli + Associates Expands Plant Support Services with Key Leadership Appointment

E.A. Bonelli + Associates, a Stratus Team company

Aaron J. Abert is appointed plant support director to lead and expand E.A. Bonelli + Associates' facility operations, maintenance, and performance optimization services.

June 11, 2026

Sustainability

How Ammonia, CO₂, and Nitrogen Are Reshaping Food & Beverage Cooling

As food processors rethink cooling from the ground up, ammonia, CO₂, and nitrogen technologies are each carving out distinct roles in faster, smarter, and more sustainable refrigeration systems.

June 5, 2026

Software

Practical Wins from Digital Transformation

In the third part of a six-part series on digital transformation, using digital tools to turn OEE into an active driver of performance, not just a report, is explored.

June 3, 2026

Automation

End of the Line Video Series: Spee-Dee's Digital Dennis Update, Progress in Industrial Compostability, and Other AI News

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

June 1, 2026

Regulatory

Processing News Roundup May 2026: FDA Food Safety Priorities, Top Trends at interpack, Royal Avebe Electrifies

In this quick roundup of the biggest topics from May, learn about the FDA's current food safety strategy, what PMMI Media Group editors found at interpack 2026, Royal Avebe's electrification within grid limits, and more.

May 29, 2026

Industry News

Valco Melton Signs a Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Graco Inc.

Valco Melton

Acquisition aims to adds Valco Melton’s adhesive dispensing and inspection technologies to Graco’s Industrial division to support complementary material handling capabilities.

May 21, 2026

Food Safety

Perten, a PerkinElmer company

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Shelton, CT 06484

May 21, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Mars Pours £190 Million Into Historic UK Chocolate Factory to Modernize Manufacturing

The investment will modernize Mars’ Slough factory, transforming it into a next-generation manufacturing hub with advanced technology and workforce upskilling.

May 20, 2026