According to a survey of 1,610 executives in the U.S. and Europe, ABB says they have found that 70% of U.S. businesses are planning changes in their operations, with 37% planning to bring production back home and 33% looking to nearshore and shift their operations to a closer location. 

How the industry can avoid future supply chain disruptions through digital transformation.

Understanding the global vegetable oil complex starts with a firm grasp on the fundamentals underpinning prices for different specific oils. 

For locating facilities, operators look for geographical areas with an employable workforce and adequate logistics.

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.

Recent trends caused mostly by the COVID-19 pandemic have put the squeeze on food processors and the supply chain to get food where it needs to go. Now as some states and cities are “opening up,” restaurants and other food service establishments are beginning to see their business increasing, which will mean a gradual shift in the supply chain—something that most processors and logistics providers will be able to handle, compared to a year ago when supply chains broke everywhere.

A look at how supply chains have been disrupted and affected by the ongoing pandemic, and what processors need to know to adapt.