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Doing More with Lean Manufacturing in Food & Beverage

October 7, 2026

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Learn how lean manufacturing practices can help food and beverage plants increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve efficiency without major capital investments.

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Robotics

U.S. Robotics Market for Packaging and Processing Poised to Nearly Double by 2031

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

New report and infographic reveal mobile robots will lead growth as end users prioritize productivity, cost reduction, and quality. PACK EXPO International 2026 provides a key opportunity to see robotics technology in action.

August 31, 2026

Industry News

End of the Line Video Series: Oregon's EPR Law, The EU's PPWR, and More On Matters of Sustainability

Listen in as us editors cover breaking news about Oregon's EPR, AI's role in replacing jobs and PPWR and its impact on healthcare packaging.

August 31, 2026

Sterilization/Pasteurization

Refresco Installs Tunnel Pasteurizer Big on Energy Efficiency

System cuts water and energy use by up to 20x, gives ops tighter control over a complex product mix.

August 30, 2026

Industry News

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces Local Food and Agriculture Grants

Investments in Michigan’s food and agriculture will help expand production, create new jobs, and increase demand for local farm products.

August 28, 2026

Plant Operations & Equipment

Paxton Products Unveils New Logo Reflecting Innovation, Performance, and the Future of Air Delivery Solutions

Paxton Products

The refreshed identity features a new wordmark and arrow icon designed to reflect Paxton’s focus on airflow, efficiency, and industrial performance.

August 27, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: How Ammonia, CO₂, and Nitrogen Are Reshaping Food & Beverage Cooling

Why are more food and beverage processors mixing refrigerants instead of picking just one? As food processors rethink cooling from the ground up, ammonia, CO₂, and nitrogen technologies are each carving out distinct roles in faster, smarter, and more sustainable refrigeration systems.

August 26, 2026

Dry Processing

Brewery Operations Extend Workforce and Improve Safety

Highland Brewing Company improves safety, reduces dry-hopping time, and supports production growth with a new hop cannon system and modern compressed air piping.

August 26, 2026

Liquid Processing & Handling Equipment

Flottweg Separation Technology, Inc.

August 24, 2026

Regulatory

FSIS Shifts Salmonella Testing Toward Quantification

The agency's Salmonella SAFE plan targets highly pathogenic serotypes and validation methods, with a 13-week moving window pilot and a biomapping pilot aimed at faster response.

August 21, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

Yaskawa Motoman Achieves Record Customer Satisfaction Score Through Customer-Driven Improvements

Yaskawa Motoman

Yaskawa America’s Motoman Robotics Division earned a record Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 75 in 2025, reflecting investments driven by customer feedback.

August 19, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Scaling Innovation with State Ingredient Bans Lurking

How can food manufacturers scale innovation and reformulation efforts when a growing patchwork of state-level ingredient bans is reshaping what they can put on shelves?

August 19, 2026

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Campbell’s Maxton Expansion Builds Aseptic Capacity for Broth and Soup Growth

The Campbell’s Company’s Maxton, N.C., expansion adds aseptic processing capacity, quality infrastructure, and training space to support demand for shelf-stable broth and soup products.

August 19, 2026