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

End of the Line Video Series: EPR, Tax Rebates, Modular Cold Storage, and a Nintendo Lawsuit.

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

May 4, 2026

Workforce

People First, Always: The Human Core of Operational Agility

Agility isn’t built into your equipment, it’s built into your people. Without the right skills, confidence, and ownership on the front line, even the most advanced operations will fall short when it matters most.

May 4, 2026

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

Regulatory

FDA Infant Formula Testing Affirms Safety While Signaling Tighter Oversight for Manufacturers

The FDA indicated it will expand testing efforts and continue engaging manufacturers on strategies to further reduce contaminant levels “as low as possible.”

April 29, 2026

Regulatory

Food Lawsuits Might Be Mostly Aiming for Stigma

Two high-profile lawsuits—one in California targeting ultraprocessed foods, the other challenging Texas labeling rules—may be less about legal wins and more about shaping public perception, using stigma to influence what consumers and companies choose to buy and make.

April 29, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Water Reuse at Food and Dairy Plants

Is water recycling in food and dairy plants viable? Options for dairy and food plants include water reuse solutions through reverse osmosis and membrane bioreactors or monitoring offtake to water/wastewater facilities. Sustainability programs may have driven the first wave of these projects, but food producers are now leaning on data analytics tools to get more approvals.

April 29, 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

Regulatory

Color Additives in Transition

As the FDA accelerates the phase-out of FD&C-certified dyes, F&B manufacturers must navigate enforcement discretion, voluntary phase-outs, and operational challenges.

April 27, 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

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Designing for Freshness: Inside Harvest Station Foods

Purpose-built for flexibility, Harvest Station Foods’ production facility integrates bakery lines, high-care prepared foods production, and centralized distribution—helping Weigel’s streamline operations while raising the bar for fresh food in convenience retail.

April 27, 2026