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

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Industry News

MECH-I-TRONIC Expands into the Americas to Strengthen Its Global Presence

MECH-I-TRONIC

The mechatronic provider acquires Apex Machine (U.S.) and RK Ferramentaria (Brazil) and aims to reach a target of €500 million (about $586 million) in revenue by 2028, supported by further M&A activity.

May 1, 2026

Workforce

Food Industry Layoffs Mount as Nestlé, Del Monte Cut Jobs

Workforce reductions across major food companies signal deeper restructuring as legacy brands face cost pressures and shifting demand.

May 1, 2026

Heating/Cooking

Fortifi Announces Acquisition of Deighton Manufacturing Ltd

Provisur Technologies by Fortifi

The UK firm brings over 25 years of forming, coating and frying technology to the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions portfolio.

April 28, 2026

Industry News

Compass Wire Cloth Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Sefar Screening Division in Georgia

Compass Wire Cloth

New Georgia operation enhances service, turnaround times, and support for vibratory screening applications.

April 28, 2026

Conveying & Product Handling

Regal Rexnord Corporation Announces Aamir Paul as Its Next Chief Executive Officer

Regal Rexnord Corporation

Paul—who will end his role as President of North America for Schneider Electric by July 2026 to will assume the CEO role at Regal Rexnord—succeeds Louis Pinkham.

April 27, 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

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Robotics

Chef Robotics Physical AI Models Can Help Automate Produce Packing

Chef Robotics' AI-powered produce packing application automates tray assembly by accurately picking, portioning, and placing fruits and vegetables into packaging, helping food manufacturers improve consistency, throughput, and reduce reliance on manual labor.

April 23, 2026

Packaging Equipment & Materials

MSU School of Packaging Appoints Dr. Brian Via as Its Next Director

Michigan State University School of Packaging

Via's five-year term as Michigan State University SoP's director begins July 13, 2026.

April 23, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: AI's Role in Food Inspection

What do real-world applications of AI in food and beverage applications look like? To better understand the current role, limitations, and outlook of AI in food inspection, ProFood World reached out to inspection system suppliers Eagle Product Inspection, METTLER TOLEDO, and ProSpection Solutions.

April 22, 2026

Grains, Seeds, Beans, Flour & Nuts

Tubular Cable Conveying System Drives 70% Throughput Increase at Almond Processor

By integrating tubular cable conveyors, high-capacity surge storage, and plant-wide controls, an almond processor boosted output without compromising quality.

April 22, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Saltwell Opens Chile Facility to Scale Lower-sodium Salt Production

SALTWELL Group has opened a new production facility in Santiago, Chile, aimed at boosting global supply of its reduced-sodium salt.

April 21, 2026

Packaging Equipment & Materials

Learn About 10 Different Types of Labeling Machines for Your Product

Learn about the most common categories of labeling machines in the latest "Package This" episode.

April 20, 2026