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Mars company to invest $2 billion into US manufacturing operations

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Mars, the globally recognised maker of more than 40 snacking, food and pet brands in the United States, including M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, Sheba, and the Mars bar itself of course, has unveild plans to grow its US-based manufacturing by investing an estimated $2 billion into its operations across the country by the end of 2026.

This multi-billion-dollar investment builds on the ongoing Mars commitment to US-based manufacturing, where 94 percent of Mars products sold in the US are produced locally in the US.

In the last five years, the company invested over $6 billion into US manufacturing. [Read more…] about Mars company to invest $2 billion into US manufacturing operations

Food manufacturers are turning to robots to meet customers’ needs, says ING report

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The importance of technology for food manufacturers continues to grow, according to a new ING report, Food tech: technology in the food industry.

The research report revealed the use of robots in the European food industry is becoming more commonplace, with a 50 per cent increase in the sale of robots to the food industry over the last five years.

The research also uncovered the growing demands from retailers and consumers is having an impact on the uptake of technologies like robotics in the industry. [Read more…] about Food manufacturers are turning to robots to meet customers’ needs, says ING report

Are food manufacturers too slow in adopting new technology?

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By Rana Tarakji, PDF Electric & Supply

Modern technology has paved the way for many advances in various industries.

In food manufacturing, some of the new technologies has markedly increased efficiency and productivity.

Thanks to automation, better equipment, and innovative applications, the food manufacturing industry has gone a long way from the slow and tedious processes of long factory workers doing everything by hand.  [Read more…] about Are food manufacturers too slow in adopting new technology?