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State of Food Manufacturing in 2022

The State of Food Manufacturing in 2022

Our 43rd annual report highlights the trends and challenges shaping the industry today
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Michael Costa
July 6, 2022
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In order to understand what factors are shaping the industry today and what obstacles operators face in 2022, Clear Seas Research, a B2B market research firm, recently surveyed processors about a wide range of today’s industry challenges, and here are some of the highlights from that report.


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FA&M 2021 Conference Higlights

Women in food manufacturing: lessons learned and strategies to succeed

Keynote and women’s panel focus on the female perspective of working in a male-dominated industry
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Sharon Spielman
December 13, 2021
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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.


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FA&M 2021 Conference Highlights

Engineering Keynote shows persistent staffing/supply chain problems for design upgrades and planning

Getting parts and materials on schedule can be a challenge, let alone the workforce to execute projects and keep plants operational, but technology is helping to fill in the gaps
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Wayne Labs
December 13, 2021
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For the second time in as many years, FE’s annual Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference was held quite successfully on line—rather than in person—due to the persistent COVID-19 pandemic.


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Editor's Note

Supply chain challenges aren't going away

A look at the State of Food Manufacturing survey reveals some major concerns
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Casey Laughman
July 30, 2021
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Annual survey shows what's top of mind for processors.
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The State of Food Manufacturing

COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate current, future plans for processors
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Casey Laughman
July 5, 2021
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Food Engineering’s annual State of Food Manufacturing shows processors are still responding to the effects of COVID-19.


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State of Food Manufacturing

2020 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Annual industry survey reveals challenges food and beverage processors are facing
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Casey Laughman
September 29, 2020
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Constant changes, huge swings in demand or shifts in consumer behavior, employee safety, and a general uncertainty about what comes next are all present in the 2020 State of Food Manufacturing Survey.


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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
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Casey Laughman
October 7, 2019
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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.
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Food Engineering's 2018 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Our 40th annual survey shows food and beverage processors have automation top of mind
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Casey Laughman
October 9, 2018
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The food manufacturing industry faces any number of challenges, both great and small, but according to Food Engineering readers, the future is bright.
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State of Food Manufacturing 2017
State of Food Manufacturing

2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

The top 10 trends affecting the future of food manufacturing
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Debra Schug
August 11, 2017
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Respondents to our 2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey say they expect automation to be a big part of future plans.
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The State of Food Manufacturing

2016 State of Food Manufacturing shows increased sales, food safety issues

Good news: Sales are up. Bad news: That means more pressure from consumers, and increasing output.
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Wayne Labs
October 5, 2016
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Food and beverage manufacturers work to satisfy increased consumer demand, while maintaining quality.
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On Demand In order to understand what factors are shaping the industry today and what obstacles operators faced in 2022, this annual report card surveyed processors about a wide range of today’s industry topics.  Read More
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