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Robots with 3D vision systems can quickly identify food contamination.

As cannabis food and beverage producers begin operations — or establish manufacturing in a new market — they need to dial in their expected output as their business expands.

Chris Chammoun, the Director of Agricultural Technology (AgTech) at the Center of Innovation joins Derrick Teal, editor-in-chief in discussing how Georgia’s Center of Innovation feeds the world, creates a home in retail for grandma’s recipes, dissects and explains the state’s agricultural industry, and much more.

There is currently no single QC solution for all food manufacturing processes, yet detection hardware and software is constantly being improved with the aim of identifying a greater range of contaminant types and sizes, promising greater food safety for customers.

The future of beverage packaging remains to be full of innovation and adaptability. With sustainability a motivating consumer demand, and legislation becoming stricter in guidelines, more sustainable products are forecasted to enter the market.

Current conveying equipment needs to fit in with automation systems but can face installation delays due to supply chain and labor issues.

Chris Downs is now overseeing the organization’s program along with continuing his role as IFT board president.

The company’s creative director, Dac Austin, discusses how the utilization of digital corrugated printing has allowed it to efficiently design ship cases unique to its branding.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the requirements to list any major food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods.

There are many reasons for wanting to make a facility more sustainable. Arguably two of the biggest reasons are, one, appealing to consumers who care about purchasing from companies that align with their own values and, two, reducing operating costs.