Columns | Food Engineering

2017 Food trends: Keep it lean and clean

Healthy food options drive food processing trends according to recently released market research report 2017 Trends in Food Processing Operations.

Sean Riley

March 28, 2017

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As with anything in the food industry, it is the consumer who ultimately drives trends that retailers pass back up the chain to processors.

FA&M 2017

Trends of future food manufacturing to be address at FA&M 2017

With consumers craving more food and beverage options, companies will need to operate smarter and more openly to remain competitive.

Debra Schug

March 28, 2017

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The state of food manufacturing is generally good. This is what we found when we polled Food Engineering readers a few months ago.

Editor's Note

How robotics and skilled labor are shaping the future of manufacturing

Manufacturing continues to evolve, and how food makers repsond will shape the future

Debra Schug

March 8, 2017

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The future of manufacturing is top of mind, but there has been a tonal shift.

Regulations

The role of regulations

Regulations need to be managed, not eliminated

Casey Laughman

February 28, 2017

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One of the interesting things I have learned in my short time with Food Engineering is just how much of a role regulations play in the commercial food manufacturing market.

Editor's Note

How SMART goals help manufacturers increase productivity

First pioneered by General Electric, the system helps anyone complete a seemingly unachievable task.

Debra Schug

February 9, 2017

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The 5-part goal system can help anyone from editors to plant managers.

Food Safety

Translating the 5S system to food safety

A method developed for operational efficiencies can help enhance food safety programs.

Richard F. Stier

January 12, 2017

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The 5S system reduces operational steps, improves overall cleanliness of work areas.

Editor's Note

Industry 4.0: What the food manufacturing industry can expect in 2017

Industry 4.0 is the fourth wave of manufacturing, moving operations into the digitial space.

Debra Schug

January 11, 2017

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Industry 4.0 is truly a revolution, with new production methods on the horizon.

Editor's Note

How consumers are shaping packaging technology trends

As consumers call for organic and clean labels, packaging companies are responding.

Debra Schug

December 8, 2016

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New packaging equipment can now provide more capabilities in modified atmosphere packaging.

FE’s new senior editor draws on background in commercial facilities

Casey Laughman on how his experience covering corporate headquarters will help him report on the food manufacturing industry.

Casey Laughman

November 30, 2016

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Most people probably don’t think there’s much in common between a food manufacturing plant and a corporate headquarters, but I bet a lot of you understand that there is.

Editor's Note