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Shami Usmani, VP Engineering & Manufacturing at AriZona Beverages
FA&M 2021 Conference Highlights

Manufacturing facility planning and ops: The planning is vital

AriZona Beverages took years to plan, design and build a new facility in New Jersey, leaving nothing to chance
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
December 13, 2021

If you visit AriZona Beverages’ website and click on “Who’s Thirsty?” it seems that once you start scrolling through available beverages, you’ll never get to the end. With more than 300 products sold around the country, it takes some modern equipment and some talented, dedicated people to make all those products.


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FA&M 2021 Conference Highlights

The State of Alternative Proteins

Key paths for alternative protein companies to follow in 2022 and beyond
Michael Costa
Michael Costa
December 13, 2021

We are all observing the continued rise of plant-based foods and alternative proteins in the marketplace, but what’s driving demand from a consumer standpoint, and how are processors positioned to handle that increasing demand?


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FA&M 2021 Conference Highlights

Food Automation and Manufacturing 2021 Recap and Highlights

December 13, 2021

The 2021 Food Automation and Manufacturing event (FA&M) proved to be successful, engaging and educational as well as fun for all participants. 


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6 automation opportunities in bulk bag filling for dry goods

6 automation opportunities in bulk bag filling for dry goods

Andy Forrester
December 10, 2021
The introduction of automation at key points in the bulk bag handling process can amplify the already attractive benefits of bulk bags with a better ROI in the long run (and often with a quick payback due to cost savings on labor).
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Penfolds, one of the world’s most respected winemakers in South Australia, has become the first wine to partner with BlockBar
Blockchain Track & Trace

Getting started with blockchain

Blockchain-based track and trace systems can work standalone, and they can be integrated into MES and ERP systems, giving processors several options
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
December 7, 2021
Blockchain applications can be cost effective for small and medium processors, yet integrate into already existing MES and ERP systems.
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Hartnell College and Festo Didactic partner on Industry 4.0 training

Hartnell College and Festo Didactic partner on Industry 4.0 training

November 29, 2021

New technology in agriculture is reshaping the future of farming and Hartnell College and Festo Didactic are partnering to close the skills gap in manufacturing and agriculture.


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Automation: A Game-Changer in Pet Food Processing

Keep your business at the forefront with automated equipment, which is paving the way for faster, more efficient production.
November 23, 2021

The pet food industry only shows signs of growth for the foreseeable future. In 2020, even with the supply chain issues, there were no signs of a slowdown in this segment.


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Automated indoor farms are becoming popular near urban centers
Automated Agriculture

Future of food: People, planet and economy

To keep up with the growing world population, agriculture will adopt automation
Jan Beránek is chief executive officer and founder for U+
Jan Beránek
November 20, 2021
Innovation in agriculture is one of the hottest topics due to the industry facing a number of challenges
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Smithfield hog production is seeing greater efficiency with modern technologies in its feed mills.
Control Systems

Modern SCADA system improves feed mill operations at Smithfield operations in Utah

The mill produces 12,000 tons of animal feed per week, feeding 1.7 million pigs a year
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
November 17, 2021
A new control system for a formerly manually operated plant makes a huge difference in output, efficiency and product quality
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Improving operations

Connecting warehouse data with production and business systems

Making the connection provides up-to-the-minute data on scheduling, stock-outs, ingredient substitutions, customer trends and recalls
Wayne Labs
Wayne Labs
November 8, 2021

Often one role of a shop floor or MES is to act as a relay or connection point between the ERP and WMS. In case of a non-automated shop floor where there is no MES, there is a good chance that the ERP system connects with an independent WMS or has some built-in WMS functionality.


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