Attendees saw new equipment, learned from experts and networked during event in Chicago. On October 14, 2019, thousands of food and beverage processing professionals experienced innovative exhibits, networking opportunities, a world-class educational program and unique show floor activities at the recent 2019 PROCESS EXPO which wrapped up in Chicago, after a week of bringing the […]

On October 8–11 thousands of food and beverage processing industry professionals will gather for PROCESS EXPO at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees will have access to an expansive show floor filled with the latest processing equipment, free education sessions, five working productions lines, and several exciting special events and  networking opportunities. Produced by The Food […]

Sterilizing water and other liquid content in food and beverage processing often involves high heat. But the energy needed to produce that heat is costly, and high temperatures can diminish product quality.  Ultraviolet (UV) technology has been around for several decades and is a safe, energy-efficient, and inexpensive alternative to heat treatment. Food and beverage […]

Heat exchangers, kettles, and similar heating methods require a lot of energy, maintenance, and space. They can also make it difficult to control processing conditions and temperatures, resulting in loss of product quality and risking food safety. To learn about an alternative heating method known as steam injection technology, we interviewed Brad Wimmer, who is […]

Packaging says a lot about the product inside. It’s likely the first thing consumers notice when browsing the shelves or shopping online, and it can influence their decision to buy. But even as environmentally-friendly packaging gains more interest among consumers, the package still has to do its most important job — safeguarding the product and […]

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) will announce the initiation of Food Industry Technician Certification Program (FIT) classes being launched with Lincoln Technical Institute offering instructional training and education for prospective food and beverage industry technicians. The FIT program will offer standardized training that will provide future industry technicians with the skill sets necessary for […]

The old way of designing food processing and packaging equipment was for OEMs to take the reins, designing and testing the equipment in-house without involving customers in the process. But the old way doesn’t work anymore. Processors face a growing list of challenges — food safety concerns and employee turnover, to name just a few. […]

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) proudly announces the inaugural Women’s Alliance Network Red Circle Honors recipients. The honors recognize three women and an FPSA member company that have had a positive impact on women’s careers and gender balance in the food and beverage industry. The Red Circle Honors will be presented at the Women’s […]

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced that television personality and host of the hit show, The Butcher, Colby Donaldson will join Team USA’s Butchering Demonstrations taking place on the show floor at PROCESS EXPO on October 9–10. PROCESS EXPO will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place from October 8–11, 2019. Mr. Donaldson will […]

The food industry continues to struggle to attract new employees, retain current ones, and close skills gaps. With a healthy economy, there are plenty of jobs available in other fields and not nearly as much interest in manufacturing jobs as there was in the past.  These workforce issues have driven food processors and manufacturers to […]