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Plant of the Year

J.M. Smucker wins 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year

Red-hot demand for ice-cold sandwiches drives J.M. Smucker’s growth

Casey Laughman

April 13, 2020

J.M. Smucker's Longmont, Colo. facility is the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year.

How processors are handling demand surges caused by COVID-19

Companies respond to meet unprecedented demand during the coronavirus pandemic

Sharon Spielman

March 30, 2020

An unprecedented surge in demand has processors working to meet needs while protecting workers and their supply chains.

preparedness measures for internet outages

Preparing for internet outages

Wayne Labs

March 16, 2020

Today, we regard the internet as just another utility: electricity, city gas, water, etc. But like any utility, it can go down unexpectedly.

Heartland Catfish Expands Headquarters with 25,000 Square Feet of Processing and Freezer Capacity

February 7, 2020

Heartland Catfish Company has completed part one of a two-part expansion that will bring additional freezing and processing capacity to the company’s Mississippi headquarters. The two-pronged expansion will bring up to 40 new jobs to the catfish processor.

Editor's Note

Experience shapes an effective response

Casey Laughman

May 17, 2019

When things go wrong, we draw on our knowledge and experience to figure out how to respond most effectively, then carry out that response.

Editor's Note

How SMART goals help manufacturers increase productivity

First pioneered by General Electric, the system helps anyone complete a seemingly unachievable task.

Debra Schug

February 9, 2017

The 5-part goal system can help anyone from editors to plant managers.

Employee Engagement

Finding operational success via employee engagement

Employee satisfaction is paramount to maintaining a committed workforce, but an engaged employee—one who is enthusiastic about his or her work and furthers the company’s interests—is key to unlocking excellence.