Technology - Articles - Page 5

Innovation

Wearable technology offers food processors information, efficiency

The future food factory could soon be filled with everything from smartwatches to smart gloves and augmented reality

March 25, 2018

The word “wearables” might be most equated with a consumer device like a Fitbit, but many companies are working to expand the sector and put their innovations on the manufacturing plant floor, including smartwatches, smart gloves and smart glasses.

Gossner Foods cheese processing facility

Cover Story

Technology helps processors produce natural foods and beverages

How processors are using minimal processing equipment and techniques to keep up with changing consumer demands

Debra Schug

March 7, 2018

Many food and beverage producers are using new technology to make products that will satisfy modern consumer tastes, as well as to differentiate their items on the shelf.

Regulations, recalls drive food safety testing market

Research and Markets report shows that the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2 percent from 2016 to 2021.

Crystal Lindell

February 22, 2018

Moore foodborne illness outbreaks, technological advancements, strict regulations and globalization are all driving growth in the global food safety testing market.

Editor's Note

Digital tools can transform food and beverage production

Digital tools offer food processors greater flexibility, efficiency

Debra Schug

February 9, 2018

The food and beverage processing world will be changing. But it looks like a promising future, one where problems can be instantaneously reported and acted upon, and operations are more efficient.

Automation Series

Processors use technology to improve employee engagement

New tools are available for processors wanting to connect their workers, but to succeed, companies must have a business plan, transparent communications and a mindset for continuous improvement.

Wayne Labs

February 7, 2018

Before you look at technology solutions to motivate and engage your employees, you need first to evaluate your company’s workplace environment.

Tetra Pak highlights need for AR, digital packaging

Tetra Pak 2017 Index shows why augmented reality, digital technology and online “super leaders” are so important to the future of packaging.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2017

Packaging can become a gateway to generate interaction, with the use of use of augmented reality and digital codes printed on packages improving transparency of traceability, allowing consumers to access information about the product right down to the source.

VR and AR

Wearable technologies like VR and AR may have finally arrived

interpack highlights the increasing virtual reality applications, including augmenting sales and project demonstrations.

Sean Riley

May 29, 2017

OEMs used VR to demonstrate future projects and give examples of machinery output, replacement part ordering, step-by-step repair instructions and remote monitoring.