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UK-based hydroponic salad produce grower needed a next-generation checkweigher/inspection system to provide safe and accurately weighed produce.

In the past, a packager had to have printing plates made outside, resulting in difficult and costly changes. Now, a keyboard and the press of a button activate the print jobs.

McCain Foods needed an ERP system that could pull together its global manufacturing base, financial management, supply chain and innovation components.

A uniquely printed label for each produce container allows supply chain parties and the consumer to get full data on the produce’s origin.

For machine builders using SERCOS real-time communications, there are some methods that can be implemented to reduce energy consumption.

A statistical process control system replaced older, slower Excel-based methods of keeping products on track.

Slowed somewhat by the recession in 2009, food and beverage expenditures for automation are expected to pick up.

Pursuing best practices with the right tools in managing formulas can help processors maximize revenue growth while controlling bottom line costs.

New checkweighing equipment keeps product giveaway to a minimum.

Software system helps the bagel maker get control of ingredient weights and conform to FDA track-and-trace requirements.