Including both processing and packaging technologies, here are the manufacturing plant products that FOOD ENGINEERING’s readers were most interested in this year.
Knowing how to get started and where to integrate new systems is key to success, as is having a balanced approach that values human expertise alongside technological development.
Artificial intelligence, coupled with machine learning, promises to improve plant operations from sensor level to the enterprise, but adoption has been slow with some overzealous starts.
The USDA’s proposed framework for controlling Salmonella in poultry processing facilities is a big step forward in the fight against foodborne outbreaks. Adjusting to the framework will take effort from poultry processors—but with the right chemistries and strategies, they can position themselves to thrive in this new environment.
Many manufacturers are implementing new advancements in automation technology, from artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins to robotics. But automation depends on people to make the world a better place.
The FDA is implementing a revised inspection approach, strategically designed to optimize program efficiency by leveraging other oversight activities, which may reduce user fees.
December 2, 2024
The FDA is implementing a revised inspection approach, strategically designed to optimize program efficiency by leveraging other oversight activities, which may reduce user fees.