Casey Laughman

Podcast: AI and robotics in pet food processing

How pet food processors are adapting AI, robotics and automation strategy

January 8, 2021

Processors are exploring ways to integrate AI, robotics and automation throughout the process—from the time ingredients come in the door until the time finished product is loaded on a truck.

Pandemic requires new employee training methods

Some new training methods are here to stay

Casey Laughman

January 7, 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disrupt operations across the food and beverage industry, processors find themselves balancing a number of training challenges.

Industry News

Baldwin Richardson Foods names Erin Tolefree president

Tolefree becomes one of the few Black women in a leadership position in the food industry

Casey Laughman

December 10, 2020

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Baldwin Richardson Foods, one of the largest Black family-owned and operated businesses in the food industry, has promoted Erin Tolefree from Chief Operating Officer to President.

Editor's Note

Celebrate your successes as 2020 ends

It’s been a year like no other, but the food and beverage industry responded to the challenges

Casey Laughman

December 1, 2020

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It was a challenging year for all of us, but there are still things to be proud of as 2020 comes to an end.

Fabulous Food Plants

Pod Pack’s ERP system keeps the coffee moving

Company turns to DELMIAworks to help meet demand

Casey Laughman

December 1, 2020

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Pod Pack, a Baton Rouge, La.-based coffee processor, turned to the DELMIAworks ERP system to help keep up with demand. The new system has allowed to company to adapt quickly to changing conditions and be prepared for future growth.

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference (FA&M)

FA&M Recap

The 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference

Virtual conference provides food and beverage processors with insights from industry experts

November 30, 2020

With in-person gatherings still not possible, the 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing conference shifted to a virtual platform for the first time. Although it was a different format, one thing stayed the same: A number of industry experts provided attendees with valuable insights on topics ranging from successful project management to the engineering challenges of alternative meat, and almost everything in between.

Coronavirus Coverage

Tyson announces investigation into unsafe work environment claims

Lawsuit alleges supervisors wagered on how many employees would contract COVID-19

Casey Laughman

November 20, 2020

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Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced that it will be investigating claims in a recent lawsuit that supervisors and managers at its Waterloo, Iowa pork plant wagered on how many employees would contract COVID-19 and forced employees to come to work even when they were showing possible symptoms.

Food Engineering’s 2020 Sustainable Plant of the Year

MycoTechnology commits to a sustainable culture

Casey Laughman

November 2, 2020

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MycoTechnology, a Colorado-based manufacturer of mushroom-based protein powder, wins the 2020 Food Engineering Sustainable Plant of the Year award for its commitment to sustainability in design, construction and operations.