FA&M | Food Engineering

Grant McKinley provides update to FA&M audience

FA&M Post Show

There Was Plenty to See at FA&M 2024

Even though there were only six months in between iterations, FA&M still delivered on the networking and educational content.

Derrick Teal

May 17, 2024

Even though there were only six months in between iterations, FA&M still delivered on the networking and educational content.

Plant of the Year

FOOD ENGINEERING Magazine Announces Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year Award Winners

February 16, 2023

Two expansion projects have earned this year’s honors, with the awards to be presented at the Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo in October.

FA&M Hotel Deadline Extended

August 12, 2022

Attendees have until August 25 to reserve a room at the venue at a discounted rate.

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FA&M Recap

The 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference

Virtual conference provides food and beverage processors with insights from industry experts

November 30, 2020

With in-person gatherings still not possible, the 2020 Food Automation & Manufacturing conference shifted to a virtual platform for the first time. Although it was a different format, one thing stayed the same: A number of industry experts provided attendees with valuable insights on topics ranging from successful project management to the engineering challenges of alternative meat, and almost everything in between.

FA&M Update

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo postponed to September

Conference will be held at same location in Miami

Mark Tisdale

March 16, 2020

We have been monitoring the evolving situation around COVID-19/Coronavirus, which, as you know, is changing rapidly. The health and safety of everyone at the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo is important to us, and we have decided that this event will be postponed and take place September 13-16, 2020 in Miami, Florida.

Editor's Note

This year's FA&M conference is the antidote for the winter blues

Casey Laughman

February 17, 2020

In last year’s February issue, I wrote about how I was trying to overcome the depressing sight of snow and ice on the ground by thinking ahead to April and our annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference in Miami. The more things change …

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Editor's Note

Read all about the 20th annual FA&M conference

Casey Laughman

July 12, 2019

From the first session on Monday morning to the final session on Wednesday, FA&M featured speakers who were engaging, insightful and gave attendees a lot to think about.

FA&M Recap

FA&M gathers food processors and suppliers together for education and exhibits

Casey Laughman

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Rose Shilling

July 8, 2019

Welcome to the new FA&M report, our coverage of the 20th annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference, Food Engineering’s premier event.

Editor's Note

Re-energize your career in the sunshine at the FA&M Conference in Miami

Be part of the conversation about where the industry is headed with Tyson, Kellogg's, Golden State Foods and others

Casey Laughman

February 14, 2019

The four-day conference in Miami will be a great opportunity for food and beverage processors who want to learn more about where the industry's going and how we'll get there.

2018 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo

Speakers shared insights on automation and the state of the food manufacturing industry

Wayne Labs

Crystal Lindell

Debra Schug

July 9, 2018

One of the main purposes of FA&M is to explore the future of food processing and what food and beverage companies are doing now to position themselves well for the next few years.

Processors gathered in Miami for the 20th annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo, where they learned about the challenges and opportunities facing food processors. Sessions included automation and engineering keynotes, a panel discussion of the challenges facing women in manufacturing, food safety, leadership and sustainability.

Posted: August 12, 2019