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A line not running at optimum efficiency and producing less than expected might only be second to unplanned downtime in terms of headaches faced in manufacturing—both of which can be caused by a weak link in the production line. We spoke to Craig Souser, president and CEO of JLS Automation, about overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), about maintenance best practices and strategies to use in order to keep a line operating at its fullest.

Packaging for alt proteins must be protective and creative to succeed.

Designed for the food storage and refrigeration industry, the system employs a wireless sensor and a gateway to take freezer temperature measurements at 20-minute intervals.

Suboptimal transport conditions and equipment play a significant role in food wastage; upgrading refrigerated equipment with telematics can be a realistic, sustainable part of the solution

The landmark AB 418 bill bans five harmful chemicals from candy, cereals and other processed food.

Looking to the very near future of food safety and mitigation technology.

The Women’s Alliance recognizes women from the food and beverage industry in a variety of categories for their achievements.

The company’s EMP technology may be used for improved outbreak forecasting.

The updates include increased salmonella coverage, a foodborne outbreak video and ways to stay safe this grilling season.

In February we looked at the available tools to track and trace products throughout the supply chain; that is, what occurs outside a manufacturing facility. But what about keeping track of products within the confines of the plant? That is: Ingredients that come in the door, are combined in a recipe and go out the loading docks. What happens within a facility is easy to track, right?