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Automation

China turns to robotics to solve labor shortage problems

With China's working-age population falling, labor costs are sky-rocketing, and robotics may be the solution

February 15, 2018

China has been a leader in mass production—with lots of manual labor— but coming shortages in China’s working-age population have experts concerned. In the past, labor was plentiful, and automation was not seen as a necessity.

Manufacturing News

Input requested for advanced manufacturing strategic plan

Government asks for help in developing National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing

Casey Laughman

February 8, 2018

The federal government is requesting input for the development of a National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing.

Manufacturing News

FDA guidance documents help processors meet PCAF, PCHF requirements

Guidance helps explain how processors can meet preventive control regulations

December 13, 2017

FDA’s Food Safety Plan Builder software tool helps processors build food safety plans

Editor's Note

Effects of FSMA still unclear as pieces are put in place

FSMA is still a big deal for processors, but what it exactly means is still being determined

Debra Schug

December 11, 2017

FSMA is still top of mind for many processors.

Editor's Note

CEOs set the tone for food processors

Food industry CEOs get high marks from survey

Debra Schug

July 7, 2017

Food industry CEOs score in top 10 in likeability survey.

Tech Update: System Integration

System integration solutions for big and small projects

Whether your facility is old or new, tightly connected systems can make your operations function as single unit.

Wayne Labs

January 18, 2017

The choice of a system integrator that has food and beverage experience can go a long way in alleviating the pain of designing or upgrading a facility.

Tech Update: Filling Equipment

Liquid filling machine trends: Today's equipment is more versatile

New filling machines are maximizing output and simplifying changeovers

Debra Schug

October 7, 2016

More facilities are designing and installing additional liquid filling lines.

Food Safety

Why investing in food safety helps everyone

Equipment suppliers are on top of their game in designing food safe equipment -- now processors have to do their part too.

Wayne Labs

October 6, 2016

Equipment makers have so many regulations and specifications for clean design, and they have that hygienic design down to a T.

Manufacturing News

Where the gaps lie in food safety training

Many food companies aren't getting all they can out of their food safety training efforts

September 23, 2016

Study reveals that 75 percent of managers felts that employees would be more productive if their food safety program was more consistently applied.

Chobani selects six start-ups for inaugural Food Incubator class

Jeremy Gerrard

September 20, 2016

Six food start-ups from across the country were selected as the inaugural class of the Chobani Food Incubator program, the company announced Tuesday.

Kraft Heinz Upgrades U.S. Manufacturing Facilities

FMTE Formed by Four Food Manufacturing Companies

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

How Sensing Technologies Can Help Avoid Food and Water Waste

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