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Robotics
Avoiding the Robot Hype Trap
There are some robots that are ready for work in F&B, but the hype that surrounds humanoid robots makes it tough to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s fantasy.
August 21, 2025
This is an early version of Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot that uses hydraulics (and continues to leak fluid). While we saw the updated version that is all electric and only for research, we were not allowed to photograph it.
Regulatory
What High Noon’s Recall Can Teach Us About Quality Assurance
Vodka seltzer brand High Noon has recalled certain 12-packs after some cans were mistakenly labeled at Celsius energy drinks. Food safety and operations experts share how producers can strengthen safeguards to prevent similar quality assurance mishaps.
August 19, 2025
Some High Noon Beach Variety 12-packs have been recalled because they may contain vodka seltzer beverages mislabeled as energy drinks.
Software
Flipping the Script for Food Processors via Standardized Production Data Metrics
Industries such as pharmaceuticals and oil and gas are seeking unified production data metrics across the enterprise, which flips the script away from equipment-first and establishes data metric standards as the necessary ingredient for scaling across plants.
August 18, 2025
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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure
Tillamook Sets Sail in Decatur to Support Ice Cream Growth
Tillamook’s new Decatur, Ill., ice cream plant officially opened June 4, bringing the dairy producer closer to its growing customer base on the East Coast.
August 18, 2025
TCCA's new Decatur, Ill., ice cream manufacturing plant is part of a strategy to meet growing East Coast demand.
Automation
RTE Meal Producer Uses Digital Twin for Process Simulations
Ready-to-eat (RTE) meal producer Uitgekookt is using Visual Components’ digital twin technology to simulate production processes, helping the company foresee logistical problems and increase efficiency.
August 14, 2025
Uitgekookt's meal processing automation was made easier with Visual Components' digital twin simulation.
Industry News
Coca-Cola Adds Cane Sugar Cola Amid Ingredient Transparency Push
The cane sugar sweetened cola responds to consumer demand for natural ingredients and joins competitors who already offer similar options.
August 12, 2025
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Cleaning and Sanitation
Scaling Clean on a Budget: A Smarter Path to CIP for Growing Manufacturers
No matter your product, the goal is the same: build a cleaning strategy that scales as fast as your business.
August 11, 2025
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Sustainability
PACK EXPO Las Vegas Underscores Its Commitment to Sustainability
PMMI
Cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions advance the circular economy and support corporate sustainability goals. Plus, new sustainability events and resources help attendees stay ahead of complex challenges facing the industry.
August 7, 2025
The Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Automation
Smarter Line Utilization: Getting More from the Lines You Already Have
The path to resilience isn’t always about building new lines, sometimes it’s about finally unleashing the potential of the ones we’ve had all along.
August 7, 2025
Today’s modern processing plants can benefit from a growing set of tools designed to expose inefficiencies and drive action.
Robotics
Meal Service Provider Learns that Breaking Up Doesn’t Have to be Hard
Homestyle Direct’s purchase of a Box Crusher from Layton Systems has improved productivity and employee welfare.
August 5, 2025
Layton Systems' Stainless Steel Box Crusher is designed to break up frozen product inside cardboard boxes before further processing.
Controls
Selecting the Right Power Transmission Solutions for Food and Beverage Facilities
The wrong motor, belt, or gear reducer can spell big trouble in an environment where downtime is measured not in minutes, but in dollars.
August 4, 2025
The sp4 Family of products from ABB.
Controls
The Equipment Challenge Hindering End User IT-OT Integration
Packaging and processing professionals note one key equipment obstacle to the successful integration of information technology and operational technology.
August 1, 2025
End users must deal with this pesky equipment problem to maximize IT-OT system integrations.
Sustainability
Greenway Farms Boosts Lettuce Production with LED Lighting
The Maryland-based aquatic farm is using dynamic LED lighting from Sollum Technologies to enhance lettuce quality, uniformity, and scheduling.
July 29, 2025
The LED technology helps Greenway provide custom light to its lettuces, which yields greater operational effiency and sustainability achievement.
Workforce
Burrito Plant Death Calls for Safety Shift, Experts Say
Three workplace safety experts from different disciplines highlight the importance of precautions, training, and culture in food manufacturing operations following a 19-year-old burrito factory employee’s death during equipment cleaning.
July 28, 2025
The above image shows the Los Angeles River flowing through Vernon, Calif., not far from the site of the tragic burrito factory incident.
Security
Why IT-OT Integration is ‘Essential’ for End Users
Packaging and processing professionals note the security-based importance of integrating and investing in information technology and operational technology systems.
July 25, 2025
End users will want to integrate and invest to fight off cybersecurity risks.
Food Safety
FSIS’ 2025 Research Priorities Target Three Key Improvements
FSIS released its fiscal year (FY) 2025 research priorities, which address three key components for the agency’s food safety goals.
July 25, 2025
The priorities are designed for researchers who may help FSIS advance its food safety goals.
Regulatory
FSIS, Mexico Plan eCertification for Meat, Poultry Products
FSIS and Mexico are collaborating on a paperless certification system that helps modernize regulatory data exchange between the two countries.
July 24, 2025
FSIS says its joint effort with Mexico aims to enhance traceability, reduce fraud, and modernize U.S.-Mexico trade in meat and poultry products.
Regulatory
FSIS Administrator Headlines New Organizational Leadership
FSIS has announced a new lineup of 2025 leadership and roles changes, starting with a key administrative position.
July 22, 2025
FSIS' updates includes 13 role changes.
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