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Automation is transforming the global food manufacturing industry, driving a shift toward more innovative, safer, and more efficient production methods. Technologies such as robotic packaging lines and artificial intelligence systems are now being used to monitor quality and predict maintenance requirements. This shift is fundamentally changing how food is produced and delivered.

Robotics has become indispensable in modern food processing facilities. Robots now perform complex tasks such as sorting, cutting, and packaging with precision and consistency, helping manufacturers reduce errors and improve hygiene. Automated material handling systems allow for seamless movement of goods through production lines while minimising contamination risks. Collaborative robots, or "cobots,” are increasingly used to assist human workers in repetitive or hazardous environments, enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency.

🔬 To learn more about how robots are driving efficiency and precision, read How Robots in the Food Industry Can Improve Productivity and How Cobots Are Revamping the F&B Industry.

Are you planning to start a potato chips factory? This guide walks you through every essential step. From setting up the factory and estimating costs to understanding licenses, processes, and equipment, you’ll find it all here.

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As the world’s appetite for energy continues to grow, the search for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels has become increasingly crucial. One such alternative is biodiesel, and an exciting avenue of biodiesel production is through used cooking oil. This article delves into the potential of converting used cooking oil into biodiesel, the benefits it offers, and its positive environmental impact.

A survey found that a significant majority of respondents, 83%, agree that involvement of AI in food and beverage products should be clearly stated on labels, if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence. Most consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows. ...READ MORE

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Significant improvements in transportation technology have made fresh food accessibility considerably easier. However, this progress has been accompanied by escalating concerns about food waste during transportation and storage. Edible Biofilms can combat food waste and boost freshness by preventing water loss and gas exchange, reducing the need for refrigeration or synthetic preservation, while extending shelf life. ...READ MORE

Edible Films and Coatings are defined as primary packaging made from edible components. Edible films are distinguished from coatings by their method of manufacture and application to the food product. Edible Films and Coatings is a growing demand due to food and pharmaceutical industry, which are expected to be one of the major drivers of the market over the next several years. ...READ MORE

Though India has a whole variety and range of sweets and desserts, ice creams remain the most desired – if not most popular. The overall strengthening of cold chain infrastructure has made ice-creams reach out to a larger set of consumers. This has turned the ice cream industry in India into one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy or food processing industry.

This, despite the fact that our country has a low per capita ice cream consumption of – 400 ml – as compared with per capitaice cream consumption of 22,000 ml in the United States and 3,000 ml in China. The However, Ice cream industry in India is looking up, thanks to the improving cold chain infrastructure in the country aided by the ever-increasing disposable income and changing lifestyles... READ MORE

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The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA), redefines key concepts surrounding prebiotics, reflecting the latest research in gut biology and metagenomics. GPA aims to clarify their health benefits, mechanisms, and applications, while providing an updated framework for industry standards and evidence-based practices... READ MORE

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November 2024: The Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB), in collaboration with Nagaland Coffee, officially launched the awareness campaign on ‘reduce waste’ emphasising on Tumbler Takeover at Nagaland Coffee, Dimapur.

The initiative aims to promote the use of reusable tumblers in place of disposable takeaway cups to address environmental concerns caused by single-use waste. The event was organised under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) on Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). READ MORE

The health food manufacturing industry is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector with significant global implications. The global health and wellness food market was valued at $878.84 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1,816.44 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.50%

We examine the top ten health food manufacturing companies and their moves in the health food industry, ranked by market capitalization in 2024. Nestlé, Danone, General Mills, and Kellogg are among the industry’s biggest players.

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If you thought 3-D printers were only meant for the manufacturing industry – printing out high precision machine parts, toys, jewellery, etc – well, it is time to think again. But there is a new frontier in 3-D food printing that’s only beginning to come into focus... READ MORE

The global presence of Indian food products has expanded, with diverse variants tailored to local tastes now found on retail shelves in Europe and America. PFI explores examples of such changes in traditional products, highlighting the improvements in day-to-day products, including innovative variants of frozen rotis.... READ MORE

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