Every industry wants to improve their efficiency, reduce operating costs and increase operating margins. One proven way to achieve these goals is to embrace the principles of lean manufacturing.

A new year and new opportunities are in motion for the industry, after a (sometimes) bumpy but successful 2021.

The United Nations estimates that the global demand for water will increase 20% to 30% by 2050 to meet the food needs of a projected population of 9.8 billion.

During the Women in Food Manufacturing segment, the keynote covers how to turn an idea into a brand, which is followed by a women’s panel discussion.

 Jona Smith, vice president of IT applications services, received a 2021 STEP Ahead Honoree award from The Manufacturing Institute for Excellence in Manufacturing.

From current macroeconomic conditions to the pandemic to dealing with change, two private label food manufacturers open up about how their companies thrive.