Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Loma Systems Appoints New North America Sales Director

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

May 21, 2026

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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

Food Safety

Perten, a PerkinElmer company

710 Bridgeport Ave.

Shelton, CT 06484

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

Software

Processing at interpack 2026: Space-Saving Machinery, Cool-Running Magnetic Drives, and Algorithm-Based Check Weighing

From three-in-one inspection units to CIP-ready magnetic drives, ProFood World's editors found several operator-friendly and small-footprint solutions for their fourth day at interpack.

May 15, 2026

Home

Processing and Formulation: Scaling Innovation with State Ingredient Bans Lurking

A wave of potential state bans targeting ingredients and synthetic dyes is creating uncertainty across the industry, but investments in automation, machine learning, and digital tools are helping manufacturers protect margins and accelerate innovation.

May 15, 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

Controls

DrinkPAK Scales High-Speed Beverage Production with Integrated Siemens Automation

DrinkPAK is leveraging Siemens’ integrated automation and energy systems to scale high-speed beverage production while boosting efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across its growing U.S. network.

May 13, 2026