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

Product Categories: Page 5

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Inside the Planning Behind a Future-Ready Food and Beverage Plant Part 1

What does it take to turn an existing facility into a future-ready food and beverage plant?

May 27, 2026

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Loma Systems Appoints New North America Sales Director

Loma Systems, An ITW Company

Tomasz Strzemecki aims to lead regional growth and strengthen customer partnerships for Loma Systems' food safety and inspection solutions.

May 21, 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

Conveying & Product Handling

Multi-Conveyor Sponsors 2026 Local Middle School Robotics Team at World Championship Competition … with Accompanying PMMI Skills Fund Match Donation!

Multi-Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor's donation, matched by PMMI's Skills Fund program, supported the Winneconne's "High VEXpectations" trip to the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championships.

May 20, 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

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: How AI, Smarter Inspection & Humanoid Robots Are Reshaping interpack

Is AI in packaging finally past the hype—and what does it look like when it actually works?

May 20, 2026

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

Sustainability

Processing at interpack 2026: Hybrid Baking Tech, Food Waste Reduction, and AI Adoption Trends

Join our team for a look at the "baked-in" sustainability at interpack 2026, including a power-flexible oven solution and a more accurate way to determine food spoilage, plus what we learned about AI adoption rates and use cases.

May 14, 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

The Future is Fiber: Driving Sustainability and Brand Value in Foodservice Packaging

This session will explore the compelling reasons why brands must transition their packaging away from traditional plastic and plastic-coated to fiber-based options with non-plastic barrier solutions. We will discuss the regulatory landscape, unpack the true environmental impact of common materials, and analyze evolving consumer sentiment to provide a clear, data-driven case for change.

June 11, 2026

Sponsors: Metsä Board

View Webinar

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: A&Z Pharmaceutical Cuts Blending Cycles with Rotary Batch Mixing

What did a nutraceutical company do to keep up with increasing demand for its health and wellness supplements? A&Z Pharmaceutical replaced traditional V-cone blending on the new line with rotary batch mixing—cutting blending times by more than 90% while maintaining strict uniformity and GMP requirements.

May 6, 2026