Joyce Fassl

Joyce Fassl has spent most of her career in magazine management. As the former editor-in-chief of Food Engineering, Fassl has directed the magazine’s editorial staff since 1986, except for a two-year stretch where she oversaw content direction for the debut of Packexpo.com. Her expertise is creating dynamic print and online content, building top-notch editorial teams and managing innovative custom publishing projects and live events. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State University. In addition to supervising all Food Engineering content, Joyce is Program Director for the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference.

Editor's Note

It's been a brilliant experience

Joyce Fassl

June 3, 2016

After 14 years at the helm of Food Engineering with BNP Media, I have decided to make a career change.

Editor's Note

Employee engagement soars and so does productivity

Joyce Fassl

May 9, 2016

When I wrote my editorial column for last month’s issue of Food Engineering, it was two weeks before our annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference.

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Employee skill level and engagement are key for success. So, what are we missing?

Joyce Fassl

April 7, 2016

I have given a lot of thought recently to the reasons why finding skilled labor has been so difficult for the food and beverage industry.

Editor's Note

Is there danger in your manufacturing supply chain?

Joyce Fassl

March 30, 2016

Lately, I’ve been thinking the food and beverage industry has left no stone unturned in its quest to excel at producing safe, healthy foods while protecting its brands and overall security.

Editor's Note

Knowledge is power when assessing vulnerability and threats

Joyce Fassl

February 5, 2016

You may have noticed in the past few issues of Food Engineering, we have been covering some broad aspects of food safety and the resulting implications for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Editor's Note

Gaining greater plant manufacturing competency

Joyce Fassl

January 19, 2016

One of the major themes of this month’s issue of Food Engineering is smarter manufacturing, which can be achieved by utilizing the Internet of Things, preventing food fraud and enlisting the help of collaborative robots.

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The challenge of giving consumers what they want

Joyce Fassl

December 3, 2015

As we end the year, I wanted to take a look back at the food and beverage industry trends that have shaped the first half of the decade.

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Trade shows hit the nail directly on the head

Joyce Fassl

November 6, 2015

It’s always good to know you’re on the right track at your job or when you’re working on personal projects.

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Calling all exceptional sustainable plant programs and projects

Joyce Fassl

October 9, 2015

Food and beverage manufacturing facilities have made unprecedented improvements over the past decade, but industry leaders know there are still many ways to increase profits while addressing environmental concerns. Once again, Food Engineering and PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network are partnering to honor exceptional sustainability achievements within food, beverage and consumer products manufacturing operations.

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Going far without going too far

Joyce Fassl

September 17, 2015

For as long as I’ve been overseeing the content of Food Engineering magazine, the mandate for food and beverage processors has been serving consumer needs.

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Joyce Fassl

ARTICLES

It's been a brilliant experience

Employee engagement soars and so does productivity

Employee skill level and engagement are key for success. So, what are we missing?

Is there danger in your manufacturing supply chain?

Knowledge is power when assessing vulnerability and threats

Gaining greater plant manufacturing competency

The challenge of giving consumers what they want

Trade shows hit the nail directly on the head

Calling all exceptional sustainable plant programs and projects

Going far without going too far

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