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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.

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Editor's Note

A commitment to manufacturing excellence

Joyce Fassl

August 5, 2015

Just-in-time manufacturing, advanced automation and process control, sustainable operations and a relentless focus on food safety and sanitary plant design are the hallmarks of Food Engineering’s most recent Plant of the Year award winners.

Editor's Note

Listen a bit more closely

Joyce Fassl

July 8, 2015

Like most educated consumers, I got the message about the consequences of eating food containing trans fats some time ago.

Editor's Note

Evolutions for the manufacturing supply chain

Joyce Fassl

June 9, 2015

As our industry continues to reinvent itself to meet shifting consumer demands, food and beverage manufacturing leaders are realizing speed to market and flexibility have never been more important.

Editor's Note

Inability to recall the recalled brands

Joyce Fassl

May 31, 2015

Despite all the food safety advances in sanitary machine design, sanitary plant design, product testing and inspection, and many processors reexamining their current SSOPs, HACCP plans and FSMA preparation and adherence, there is still much work to be done to protect the food supply and to inform consumers of potential problems.

Editor's Note

Always on the lookout for the next, and better, opportunity

Joyce Fassl

April 6, 2015

Just before this issue of Food Engineering hit the printing press, the food and beverage manufacturing community awoke one morning to hear the news that Kraft and Heinz are merging to form The Kraft Heinz Company.

Editor's Note

The new business reality playing field of 2015

Joyce Fassl

March 5, 2015

Walmart’s announcement last month that it is giving some employees a raise to $10 per hour is something to celebrate.

Editor's Note

Leading the charge on the food waste challenge

Joyce Fassl

February 4, 2015

One of the most compelling topics the food and beverage industry has tackled in recent years is waste reduction.

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More operational excellence and innovation on tap for 2015

Joyce Fassl

January 7, 2015

2014 turned out to be a great year for the food and beverage industry.

Editor's Note

A myriad of challenges and a record of success

Joyce Fassl

December 2, 2014

The food and beverage manufacturing industry has faced a myriad of challenges this year.

Editor's Note

New mobile app to keep you connected

Joyce Fassl

November 5, 2014

Smartphones and tablets are everywhere in today’s high-tech, connected world.

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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 10, 2025