Food and beverage companies are facing an increasingly competitive environment that demands familiarity with leading-edge automation and processing and packaging solutions. However, truly successful manufacturing operations stand out due to their integration of these solutions with a holistic program that includes continuous improvement, food safety and operational excellence.
At the 2014 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo, industry experts offered more than 200 manufacturing professionals the opportunity to learn how to adapt to changing business and regulatory climates. Produced by Food Engineering, the annual event was held at the Westin Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, FL and included nine featured speakers, two expert panels, 12 solutions theater presentations and 56 exhibitors. Select presentations from this year’s conference were also webcast to a virtual audience.