Processing Instrumentation

Real-Time KPIs and the Evolution of Food Plant Data

How different brands are approaching digital investments to improve manufacturing metrics and how they are addressing workforce challenges.

January 14, 2026

Product Categories: Page 13

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Quick Clamp Solutions

January 13, 2026

Workforce

Fristam Pumps USA Appoints Jack Mitchell as OEM Manager

Fristam Pumps USA

Mitchell brings his chemical engineering and hygienic process expertise to Fristam Pumps with the goal of strengthening OEM relationships and supporting long-term growth.

January 12, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

DCC Automation Acquires Custom Metal Designs

DCC Automation

The acquisition of CMD expands DCC Automation's capabilities to deliver more fully integrated front-of-line to end-of-line automation solutions.

January 12, 2026

Workforce

Leadership Transition at KNF

KNF

Longtime KNF executive Alexander Heizler assumes the role of CEO as Martin Becker steps into the position of Chairman of the family-owned diaphragm pump manufacturer.

January 8, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

KNF

January 8, 2026

Industry News

CRYOVAC Brand Food Packaging Marks 85 Years of Innovation, Performance, and Customer Service

Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

The milestone anniversary reflects a legacy of packaging breakthroughs, industry leadership and building customer trust.

January 7, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Driving Energy Efficiency in Dry Processing

Dry food processors can maximize energy efficiency by addressing core challenges in their operations, particularly in the most energy-intensive steps like drying. This involves evaluating existing processes for simple efficiency gains that may be overlooked, and investing in new equipment that incorporates features for heat recovery and optimized product handling.

January 7, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Anheuser-Busch Investing $30 Million in Jacksonville Facilities

January 6, 2026

Packaging Equipment & Materials

JLS Appoints Sean Spees as Director of Cartoning Solutions

JLS Automation

Spees has over two decades of experience in end-of-line automation, holding roles for such companies as Signode, R.A Jones, Bosch Rexroth, and Syntegon Technology Services.

January 6, 2026

Workforce

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #2: Burrito Plant Death Calls for Safety Shift, Experts Say

The #2 most clicked article of 2025: Three workplace safety experts from different disciplines highlight the importance of precautions, training, and culture in food manufacturing operations following a 19-year-old burrito factory employee’s death during equipment cleaning.

January 4, 2026

Processing Instrumentation

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #3: What Food Manufacturers Need to Know About Going Kosher

The #3 most clicked article of 2025: Many companies that seek certification can often do it with minimal adjustments to their existing processes and ingredients.

January 3, 2026

Robotics

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #4: Meal Service Provider Learns that Breaking Up Doesn’t Have to be Hard

The #4 most clicked article of 2025: Homestyle Direct’s purchase of a Box Crusher from Layton Systems has improved productivity and employee welfare.

January 2, 2026