Engine Room

Danfoss Adds Screw Compressors to Portfolio Through Acquisition of Palladio Compressors

Danfoss acquired Palladio Compressors to expand its portfolio with screw compressor technology, strengthening its offerings for industrial heat pumps and commercial and industrial refrigeration, and enhancing solutions that utilize natural and low-GWP refrigerants.

October 10, 2025

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Industry News

PepsiCo Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Schmitt joins PepsiCo from Walmart, where he currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

October 9, 2025

Sustainability

Seafood Processor Turns Waste to Heat for Clean Energy

Washington-based seafood processor UniSea is reaping energy and sustainability benefits from the installation of a Waste to Heat Power (WHP) system at its Alaska processing facility.

October 9, 2025

Workforce

3-A SSI Expands Capacity of Third-Party Verification Program, Accrediting Sue Neisen as Certified Conformance Evaluator

3-A Sanitary Standards

Neisen earned the accreditation from 3-A Sanitary Standards, allowing her to conduct Third Party Verification (TPV) inspections for equipment manufacturers using the 3-A Symbol.

October 8, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Upscaling the Automated Food Manufacturing Workforce

As machines take over the most repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, employees are empowered to take on responsibilities that require critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration. In this future-forward environment, line workers become system stewards. Maintenance techs evolve into automation specialists.

October 8, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Pellet and Extruded Snack Fryer

TNA's conti-pro PEL3 fryer can fry 600 kilograms of pellets per hour, and includes automated clean-in-place capability.

October 7, 2025

Bakery & Snack

FlavorWright All-in-One Seasoning and Coating System

PPM's FlavorWright system combines liquid and dry powder application in a single unit.

October 7, 2025

Inspection

Enhanced Bone and Contaminant Detection

The Eagle Pack 400 HC with PXT delivers high-resolution imaging with a greyscale range of up to 65,535.

October 7, 2025

Food Safety

Easy-Access Screener

Ultrex bulk-solid screener offers single-operator changes and easy access.

October 7, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Printed 2D Barcodes Become Digital Gateways for Supply Chain, Consumers

Markem-Imaje’s GS1 Digital Link, based on Colos software embeds real-time, enterprise data into 2D codes—boosting retailer compliance, supply chain efficiency, and consumer engagement while enabling recalls, traceability, and dynamic product experiences.

October 7, 2025

Robotics

Ready Meals Assembly Line

From tray denesting to vision-guided robotic placement of protein product to volumetric filling of pasta to sauce depositing to a robot that feeds an MAP unit, Orics’ solution does it all.

October 7, 2025

Packaging Technology

Bertram Foods Improves Tracking Operations with Barcode Scanners

The New Jersey-based foodservice distributor is modernizing its tracking and traceability with upgraded barcode scanners.

October 7, 2025

Workforce

5 Strategies for Workforce Engagement

A company’s workforce is the nucleus; without it, the company won’t be able to produce product.

October 6, 2025