Casey Laughman

Editor's Note

Annual survey of the industry is mostly good news, but some worries lurk

October 14, 2019

Both throughput and budgets are generally increasing, which means the industry is growing and companies are investing in hardware and software to help manage that growth.

The State of Food Manufacturing

2019 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Food Engineering’s annual survey of the industry shows efficiency is top of mind for food and beverage processors

Casey Laughman

October 7, 2019

Since 2014, respondents to Food Engineering’s annual State of Food Manufacturing survey have ranked automation as the No. 1 trend affecting the industry—until this year.

Editor's Note

Leading food & beverage companies are resilient in the face of change

Although there’s movement in the Top 100 list, most leading companies stay the same

Casey Laughman

September 13, 2019

The one thing that all of the largest food and beverage companies have in common is that they’ve built an infrastructure that allows them to face challenges to existing businesses while still finding ways to grow.

Plant of the Year

One week left to submit for the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award

Submissions due by Dec. 13

Casey Laughman

September 9, 2019

Submissions are now open for the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year.

Editor's Note

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

Casey Laughman

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

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

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

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.