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State of Food Manufacturing

2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

The top 10 trends affecting the future of food manufacturing

Debra Schug

August 11, 2017

Respondents to our 2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey say they expect automation to be a big part of future plans.

Robotics

How robotics can revolutionize the supply chain, help with FSMA

As the ROI increases, more companies feel confident installing robotics

Maria Ferrante

July 27, 2017

The landscape of solutions for optimizing efficiencies across a food brand’s supply-chain is constantly changing at the pace of the technology sector. And that pace of change can feel rapid.

Manufacturing News

FSMA demands can exceed plant capabilities

Older facilities may not be able to meet detailed requirements under FSMA

June 13, 2017

A&E professionals are concerned about the readiness of food and beverage plants for FSMA.

Editor's Note

Processors need a construction plan to stay in compliance with FSMA

Weighing new construction vs. renovation requires evaluation of compliance as well as production needs

Debra Schug

June 12, 2017

FSMA requirements can have processors rethinking construction plans.

2017 Food Plant Construction Survey: Safety, consumers drive expansion

Processors realize that existing facilities must be updated and expanded to meet food safety regulations and increasing and challenging customer demands

Wayne Labs

June 9, 2017

Renovating and expanding older facilities beats building new by a factor of 5 to 2.

Food Safety

Software helps processors stay in compliance with FSMA

As FSMA makes it more vital, companies that embrace food safety software will see the most benefits from it

Crystal Lindell

May 18, 2017

Food safety software helps processors meet customer requirements and stay in compliance with FSMA.

Food Safety

Vanee Foods, Eli’s Cheesecake Company bet big on food safety

Two Chicago-area processors are reaping the benefits of putting food safety first

Debra Schug

May 15, 2017

Vanee Foods and Eli’s Cheesecake Company have a lot in common. Even though the former focuses on producing soups and sauces and the other focuses on delectable desserts, they are both family-owned businesses being run by second and third generations, both are located in the Chicagoland area and both are focused on food safety.

FSMA

What will FSMA actually mean?

New regulations always bring questions of who is affected and how

Casey Laughman

April 27, 2017

Like a lot of you, I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the Food Safety and Modernization Act.

Food Safety

FSMA requirements for small to mid-sized businesses clarified

PMMI’s FSMA consultant dishes out advice to companies that might be lagging in compliance

Debra Schug

March 6, 2017

The Food Safety Modernization Act’s preventative controls rule went into effect this past fall for large CPG food and beverage companies. Most in the industry understand the new rules are focused on prevention of food safety hazards, but that doesn’t mean everyone is at the same level of comprehension and compliance.