Workforce

Sharpe Engineering Names Tim Reuter President

With over two decades in processing, packaging, and sanitation, Reuter will help drive improve operations and advance Sharpe’s vision of BetterProduction Tomorrow.

May 27, 2026

Plant Operations & Equipment

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Royal Avebe Unlocks Electrification Gains Without Grid Expansion

Cooperative partners with Schneider Electric on a holistic approach that combines electrification with advanced digital control and real-time energy intelligence.

May 18, 2026

Robotics

Processing at interpack 2026: Resource Efficiency in Frying, Economy Scale Automation, and Humanoid Robots on the Show Floor

After our second day navigating the massive halls of interpack 2026, we identified three major shifts in food processing: the democratization of automation for smaller brands, innovation in resource efficiency, and the surprising (and slightly intimidating) showcase of humanoid robots at the expo.

May 13, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Practical Utility Optimization in Food Processing

How can food processors lower their utility costs? Many utilities can be optimized from the plant floor through simple actions, procedural changes, and improved visibility. Listen to this episode to hear strategies for reducing compressed air, water, and energy use, often without spending a dime on new equipment.

May 13, 2026

Webinars

From Batch to Business: How Food Manufacturers Gain Control of Production

In this session, we’ll explore how manufacturers are gaining greater control of production by improving visibility, aligning labor and material usage to actual output, and turning operational data into actionable decisions to drive more predictable, profitable performance.

May 28, 2026

Sponsors: Parsec

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Software

Industry 4.0 Lightning Round: Real Innovations or Just Hype?

In this lightning round of questions, find out which Industry 4.0 innovations are truly moving the needle according to Tom Annett, Director of Engineering and Automation Controls and Power for Conagra.

April 10, 2026

Industry News

Tyson Foods Announces Closure of Georgia Beef Facility

The closure comes after the company terminated over 5,000 employees in Jan. This plant shutdown will result in layoffs for 168 employees.

April 9, 2026

Webinars

Facility Maintenance Savings: How Restoration Coating Systems Can Minimize Insulated Metal Panel Replacements

Learn how food and beverage facilities can reduce maintenance costs and promote sustainability by restoring insulated metal panel (IMP) wall systems with high-performance coatings instead of replacing worn panels outright.

April 30, 2026

Sponsors: Sherwin-Williams

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Using the Right Data at the Right Time

Smart data use isn’t about having the biggest system—it’s about having a mindset that prioritizes relevance, actionability, and consistency. And in today’s climate of tighter budgets and leaner teams, that mindset is more valuable than ever.

April 1, 2026

Processing Instrumentation

Food Processors Implement New Quality Software Solutions and Approaches

Solutions are abundant for quality management in the food processing segment, and companies are evaluating new approaches with older facilities and data-first greenfield plants. Food processors juggle many priorities, but scaling production, traceability and managing reformulations are at the top of the list.

March 16, 2026

Pumps/Valves

Graco Electric Diaphragm Pump Cuts Energy Use by Up to 80%

Graco Inc.

Graco’s Quantm replaces traditional compressed-air operation with an electric motor, which reduces energy use, simplifies operation, and supports PLC integration.

March 10, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

E-book: Smooth vertical startups are built on fundamentals

Missed targets, rising scrap, reactive maintenance—startup dips compound fast. This report shows you how to avoid them.

March 6, 2026

Workforce

Erich Inglin Joins Fristam Pumps as Application Engineer

Fristam Pumps USA

Inglin to support Fristam Pumps' customers and sales teams across North America with technical guidance, product selection, and troubleshooting for hygienic process applications.

February 26, 2026