Frontmatec has acquired the remaining shares to take a 100% of AiRA In October 2018, Frontmatec entered a partnership with Spanish robotics specialist, AIRA with a 40% acquisition of the company. Since day one, the partnership between Frontmatec and AIRA has been very strong and has contributed to the significant growth of robotic applications in
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I grew up the son of a chocoholic. In fact, no matter how bad times were (I’m thinking mid to late 70’s), there was always some chocolate for me and my four siblings after dinner. It might not have been the best quality and it might not have been much, but it was something. Fast
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Today I was interviewed by a wonderful individual working on a study for the National Science Foundation. While we talked about a wide range to topics going on in the food industry, her main focus was on sustainability in packaging and more importantly, what were the drivers pushing the industry towards greater acceptance of sustainability.
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FPSA Press Release Media Contact: Andy Drennan SVP, Membership and Business Development 703-663-1201 [email protected] For Immediate Release April 13, 2022   FOUNDATION OF FOOD PROCESSING SUPPLIERS EXPANDS FOOD INDUSTRY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM   McLean, VA – The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) today announced a significant expansion of the FIT (Food Industry Technician)
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It’s the longest day of the year, at least that is what I informed my colleague who had not yet attended the FPSA Annual Conference. For staff, Day 2 of the Conference starts before 7am and finishes up after 11pm. At the end of that 16-hour work day, you are simply numb as you try
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FPSA Press Release Media Contact: Andy Drennan SVP, Membership and Business Development 703/663-1201 [email protected] For Immediate Release April 12, 2022 McLean, VA – The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced that the Association and its members raised over $100,000 during the 2022 FPSA Auction that concluded on Thursday, March 24th. This year’s auction marked
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FPSA Press Release   Media Contact: Andy Drennan Senior Vice President 703-663-1201 [email protected] For Immediate Release April 1, 2022   FPSA Members Elect New Officers, Board of Directors Brian Perkins of Provisur Technologies named FPSA Chairman McLean, VA – The Food Processing Suppliers Association held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 23rd, and in addition
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This morning, I read a piece on investments in the food industry from a panel at the Future Food-Tech Conference held last week in San Francisco. According to panelists, with investments into food industry technology doubling in 2021 to $13.8B, there is still much room for additional investment as cutting-edge technology is required to explore
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Rome Grinding Solutions is proud to announce the appointment of Nicole Chestnut to the position of Vice President of Operations. In this executive role, Chestnut will be responsible for direct oversite of all business operations and production. She will focus on partnering with sales, production, sourcing, project management and human resources to meet established goals
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For the better part of two decades, I have always said that the business of the food industry, especially when it comes to CPG, is the opposite of what most people would expect. When the economy slows, from my perspective CPG sales go up as consumers don’t have as much disposable income to eat out.
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