State of Food Manufacturing

2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

The top 10 trends affecting the future of food manufacturing

Debra Schug

August 11, 2017

Respondents to our 2017 State of Food Manufacturing Survey say they expect automation to be a big part of future plans.

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.

Wayne Labs

October 5, 2016

Food and beverage manufacturers work to satisfy increased consumer demand, while maintaining quality.

State of Food Manufacturing

The State of Food Manufacturing: It's all about throughput

Concerns rise due to the need to increase throughput as consumers clamor for more and more innovative food selections in a biosphere being pushed to its limits.

Wayne Labs

August 6, 2015

What issue about your current plant/facility keeps you up the most at night?

State of Food Manufacturing

The state of food manufacturing: The need for speed

A focus on lean manufacturing, quality improvements and increased automation helps processors meet rapidly changing demands.

Wayne Labs

September 4, 2014

One glance at this year’s Food Engineering State of Manufacturing survey indicates, that for the most part, food and beverage processors are facing a lot of issues—many the same as last year.

Features

State of Food Manufacturing 2013: Slowly Trending Upward

A lack of consumer confidence, prolonged unemployment and concern about regulations still hinder strong economic growth.

Wayne Labs

October 9, 2013

Processors beef up food safety measures and invest in automation to remain competitive.

The State of Food Manufacturing

Man & Machine Reach for Operational Excellence

Kevin T. Higgins

September 10, 2012

Production improvement is always a driver in manufacturing, but there are other areas of concern in food and beverage, as survey participants make clear.

The State of Food Manufacturing

Kevin T. Higgins

October 1, 2011

Staff expansions and production efficiencies are bright spots in an industry feeling the effects of economic forces beyond its control.

State of Food Manufacturing: Spending is Up as Economy Rebounds

Kevin T. Higgins

October 1, 2010

Capital budgets are up, production outlooks are brighter as food industry professionals shift focus toward new opportunities.

Kevin T. Higgins

October 1, 2009

Food and beverage companies feel the effects of a sour economy, though industry professionals see opportunities in market shifts.

The State of Food Manufacturing

Kevin T. Higgins

September 1, 2008

From recall readiness to raw material and energy costs, Food Engineering readers weigh in on issues affecting workers and the workplace for food manufacturing.