Industry Trends
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The year of the engineer
February 24, 2021
About a year ago, worldwide panic had stricken causing both temporary and life-changing social changes globally. Families and individuals hunkered down and limited exposure to public spaces. A trend that has continued following the initial fear and is believed to extend beyond the coronavirus pandemic. Consumer trends have shifted, specifically in the food market. People […]
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Job interview on the horizon? Here are some tips to help you prepare.
January 7, 2021
Gearing up for an interview can be intimidating and stressful. I am here to tell you that you are not alone and I will prepare you to the best of my abilities. I will keep it simple and to the point as much as possible. Stories. Stories. Stories. Maybe you haven’t interviewed in over a […]
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Product Development During a Pandemic
November 9, 2020
2020 has presented unpredictable challenges to the food & beverage production industry. This year has been a whirlwind for demand, projections, and production focus for all companies in North America – perhaps none more than the companies that provide nourishment and satisfaction to their consumers around the world. The most challenging times offer the most […]
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Pandemic is changing layout and design of food plants
August 5, 2020
Is more automation a solution for pandemic woes? The pandemic is speeding up discussions about increasing automation, design-build experts say. Interest in automating has been high for years, first for its ROI and more recently because of difficulty finding enough employees. “This will add to the reasons that processors will look to add automation,” says […]
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From Big Food to the Local Table, Winners Innovate and Adapt
June 3, 2020
The food industry is a vast landscape of companies large and small. From locally-focused farm to table operations to some of the world’s largest corporations, these businesses have different priorities, different needs and different market pressures to manage. One common challenge, though, is the ever-changing demand from consumers and the need to adapt quickly to […]