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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: It’s all about you, you smart, tech-savvy bunch

Joyce Fassl

March 7, 2012

A few months ago, our corporate office conducted a survey on Food Engineering subscribers’ likes, dislikes and reading and researching habits.

Truly the best experience will be ready for you this April in Fort Myers

Joyce Fassl

February 6, 2012

As many of you who read this column each month are well aware, Food Engineering’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo is held every year in Florida during April.

A new digital world of information is ready

Joyce Fassl

January 10, 2012

Over the past few months, we’ve been actively working to provide our readers with a much more compelling and interactive online experience.

Editor's Note: Barometers of our industry and the economy

Joyce Fassl

December 5, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, I am continuing my research into the life line of the economy and how it affects the food and beverage industry.

Joyce Fassl

November 1, 2011

Thank you to the food industry members who are making access to nutritional information easier.

Joyce Fassl

October 1, 2011

Now is the time to begin preparing your entry for FE’s top honor, the 30th Annual Plant of the Year award.

Joyce Fassl

September 1, 2011

The current economic climate is reshaping the face of our industry like never before, with many of the largest food and beverage companies obtaining more than half of their income from outside their home markets.

Joyce Fassl

August 1, 2011

The days of management by walking around the plant are long gone, and more collaborative work sessions and wireless tools will be embraced by future manufacturing leadership.

Joyce Fassl

June 1, 2011

OK, readers, what’s going on out there? I am very surprised to report four food and beverage quality issues that occurred on consumer purchases I made in the past six weeks.

Joyce Fassl

May 1, 2011

As I’m writing this month’s Editor’s Note, I’m working in my office after just reviewing the evaluation forms from the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) held in early April.

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Exploring the Impact of Women Engineers on the Food Industry

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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 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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