Robotics

Soules Foods Serves as Proving Ground for Breakthrough Robotics

When the packaging team at Soules Foods saw its new case packing system in action for the first time, the reaction was unanimous: this was not just another automation upgrade. According to the company, it was something different—more compact and more intelligent than anything they’d seen before.

September 4, 2025

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Processing Equipment

Maintenance as a Strategic Advantage

In this third installment of our “Efficiency in Uncertain Times” series, we explore how proactive and predictive maintenance practices help food processors do more with less.

September 2, 2025

Workforce

D&F Equipment Sales Announces Senior Vice President Adam Walker and Vice President of Service & Installation Joey Knott

D&F Equipment Sales, Inc.

Longtime leaders of the company transition into new roles, positioning D&F Equipment Sales for growth and increased service to the food processing industry.

August 29, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Overwrapping and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Safeguard Meat Packs

Best Choice Meats has upgraded its packaging line with overwrapping and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems, according to equipment supplier Ossid. The equipment investment aims to maintain customers' satisfaction by reducing leakage.

August 27, 2025

Industry News

Fortifi to Acquire Provisur Technologies

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

The acquisitioni will expand Fortifi's offerings to include advanced grinding, forming, slicing, and tumbling technologies.

August 20, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: HPP for Extended Food Shelf Life

This pasteurization method disrupts microbes through intense pressure, offering an alternative to traditional heat treatments for food safety and quality. The process leverages isostatic pressure to inactivate microbes by denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes, preserving the food's chemical composition and extending shelf life.

August 20, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Boston Sword & Tuna’s Approach to Metal Contaminant Control

Some metal detection systems can be confused by the saltwater and ice. Boston Sword & Tuna enhances its product quality with updated metal detection systems.

August 13, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Rebellyous Foods Automates Plant-Based Meat Production

Rebellyous Foods' Mock 2 production line automates processes and enhances efficiencies that were absent when the company used traditional animal-based meat machinery.

July 23, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Land O'Frost Automates on a Budget

How can a company scale automation without a high initial cost? Land O’Frost is reaping the rewards of five palletizers without the typical upfront challenges thanks to the RaaS offering from Formic.

July 16, 2025

Industry News

Middleby Food Processing Appoints Olivier Marquet to Lead Global Protein Category

Middleby Food Processing Group

Marquet brings over two decades of industry experience to his new role as Vice President of Global Protein Category Sales & Innovation.

July 10, 2025

Industry News

Hormel Foods Announces John Ghingo to President and Jeffrey M. Ettinger to Serve as Interim CEO

Hormel Foods

Gingo and Ettinger's roles will be effective July 14

June 24, 2025

Industry News

Standard Meat Company Names Bill Chandler Director of Supply Chain

SMC

As the Director of Supply Chain Bill Chandler will integrate and oversee procurement, transportation, warehousing, and third-party storage operations.

June 20, 2025

Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods Spins Off Pork Operations

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Shareholders have approved the proposed spinoff of the company's pork operations to form Canada Packers Inc.

June 12, 2025