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Automating the food sector: efficiency in action

The food and beverage industry has been slower to adopt automation than some other areas of manufacturing. Short-term supplier contracts and a reliance on cheap labour have proved obstacles to investment for some food producers, limiting their ability to grow their production capabilities. Read more, or visit website.

Unifying control in packaging lines - By Simon Hall, Global Market Technical Sales for Food, Beverage & CPG at Beckhoff Automation

The packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Consumer expectations are shifting from mass-produced uniformity to personalisation, seasonal customisation and premium experiences – and this is forcing businesses to innovate. Read more...

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Scale or Stagnate: Why F&B Manufacturers Must Embrace ERP & AI Now

The food and beverage (F&B) industry has never been more competitive or more complex. Rising costs, shifting consumer demands, tighter regulations, and supply chain volatility are putting immense pressure on manufacturers to do more with less. Read more, or visit website.

Moisture Drives Sustainable Manufacturing - Near Infrared Moisture Sensing Technology for Instant Data

Sustainability has become a boardroom priority for manufacturers under pressure to cut waste, reduce energy use, and prove measurable environmental progress. At the same time, production teams still need to protect throughput, quality, and profitability on every line run. Read more, or visit website.

Food+Beverage Engineering 2026: Manufacturing Solutions for Improved Factory Performance

The UK food and beverage manufacturing sector is currently navigating a complex landscape of uncertain input costs and a clear need for decarbonisation. Achieving operational certainty is no longer just a goal - it is a business imperative. Food+Beverage Engineering 2026 returns June 16th. Read more...

Sustainable Food Factory 2026: Accelerating Net Zero from Plant Floor to Supply Chain

The UK food and beverage manufacturing and processing sector stands at a critical crossroads. Driven by uncertainty around energy costs, mounting customer expectations and increasingly complex supply chains, net zero is becoming a fundamental operational necessity. Sustainable Food Factory returns June 16th. Read more...