Articles by Casey Laughman

Editor's Note

Sweat the details: the small stuff isn’t so small when it comes to reputation

August 12, 2019

The small stuff falling through the cracks is often an indicator of larger issues within an organization, and paying close attention to the details can often help head off those larger issues.

Industry News

Tuffy’s Pet Foods breaks ground on pet treat facility

Facility will employ 150

Casey Laughman

August 8, 2019

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Tuffy’s Pet Foods has broken ground on a 173,500 sq. ft. facility in Delano, Minn.

Industry News

Graham Packaging receives 2019 Sustainability Award

Company honored by the Business Intelligence Group for its leadership role in sustainability

Casey Laughman

August 5, 2019

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Graham Packaging has been awarded a 2019 Sustainability Award from the Business Intelligence Group in the Sustainability Leadership (Organization) category. Graham was the only packaging company to receive an award in this category.

Food Automation & Manufacturing conference

Editor's Note

Read all about the 20th annual FA&M conference

Casey Laughman

July 12, 2019

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From the first session on Monday morning to the final session on Wednesday, FA&M featured speakers who were engaging, insightful and gave attendees a lot to think about.

FA&M Recap

FA&M gathers food processors and suppliers together for education and exhibits

July 8, 2019

Welcome to the new FA&M report, our coverage of the 20th annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference, Food Engineering’s premier event.

Industry News

Sam Wilson hired as associate publisher for Food Engineering

Wilson will be responsible for ad sales in the Northern Midwest territory

Casey Laughman

July 1, 2019

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Food Engineering and Refrigerated & Frozen Foods would like to announce Sam Wilson as Associate Publisher and Northern Midwest Sales Manager.

Editor's Note

2019 Construction Survey Highlights Good and Bad in Food & Beverage Industry

Processors are investing in new building and renovations, but labor shortage creates difficulties

Casey Laughman

June 14, 2019

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What I like about the Construction Survey is that it gives us some insights that we don't get to see too much in the rest of our reporting throughout the year.

Industry News

Ashworth Bros. announces line of plastic spiral belts

Plastic belts improve air circulation for shorter dwell times

Casey Laughman

June 3, 2019

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Ashworth Bros. has announced SpiralPlast, a new line of plastic, low-tension spiral belts.

Site Selection

Prioritizing criteria to select a new food/beverage plant site

Casey Laughman

May 24, 2019

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Choosing a site for a new food or beverage plant is a complicated process, with a number of factors to evaluate and prioritize. Like a jigsaw puzzle, it's easier to start small and consider individual pieces before trying to put them all together.

Editor's Note

Experience shapes an effective response

Casey Laughman

May 17, 2019

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When things go wrong, we draw on our knowledge and experience to figure out how to respond most effectively, then carry out that response.

Reducing Mechanical Wear in Food Processing while Increasing Productivity

ON DEMAND: Food processing manufacturers have an increasing number of challenges, whether they are processing vegetables and fruit, filling pastries and baked goods, or cutting meat. This includes keeping up with sanitation, safety and maintenance requirements while maintaining throughput and production quality.

Learn how processing and packaging robotic automation solutions and the new generation of adaptive machinery can reduce total cost of ownership, improve and maintain quality and consistency and provide the flexibility needed for the changing trends in the industry.

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Products

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development is the first book to comprehensively address the issues of graphics design and visual concepts, from a systematic, scientific viewpoint, yet with business applications in mind.

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Food Engineering

2019 August

In the August 2019 issue of Food Engineering, we feature seven Fabulous Food Plants that demonstrate how the decision to build new or upgrade really comes down to which option keeps you competitive.

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