In the April episode of the Food Engineering podcast, Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman speaks with Art Sebastiano, CIO, Ken's Foods, on applying lessons from other industries as part of a digitalization strategy.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the selection of HVAC systems and filtration options. “HVAC Options for a Post-Pandemic Plant,” a podcast from Hixson’s Food Plant of the Future series, looks at the latest HVAC options that may minimize viral spread and protect employees.    

Sponsored by: Hixson Architecture & Engineering

SunOpta expanded its Alexandria, Minn. facility to meet rising demand for oatbase, which the company produces for use in oat milk. In the March episode of the Food Engineering podcast, editor-in-chief Casey Laughman discusses SunOpta’s expansion and automation project with Bryan Clark, VP, R&D Plant Based Food and Beverages, SunOpta.

The alternative protein market continues to grow, with both start-ups and legacy companies looking for ways to claim a stake. In this installment of the Food Engineering podcast series, Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman speaks with Kristie Middleton, VP of Business Development, Rebellyous Foods, to discuss how the market has grown and where it’s going.

Automation, artificial intelligence and robotics are becoming a staple of food and beverage processing, and the pet food market is no different. In this installment of the Food Engineering podcast series, Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman speaks with Tyler Cundiff, President, Food and Beverage Market, Gray, and Greg Powers, VP of Solution Architecture, Gray Solutions, to discuss how pet food processors are adopting these technologies.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic shifts in consumer behavior, but that doesn’t mean consumers are abandoning their desire for information about sustainability, quality and freshness, especially when it comes to produce. Food Engineering Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman and Georgia-Pacific’s Liz Walsh, Director of Insights and Innovation, Packaging and Cellulose, discuss how consumer trends are driving retail packaging decisions.

You know that food and beverage manufacturers must react with lightning speed to consumer demands for new experiences, healthier products, and most recently, huge fluctuations in demand due to world challenges. Digitalization is the secret to overcome these demand challenges and prepare for future opportunities. Davide Picciotto, Siemens Digital Enterprise Industry Director for CP&R, discusses how digital threads enable the true agile enterprise in ways never imaginable before.

Sponsored by: Siemens Digital Industries