Labor

KPM Analytics Unveils AI-Powered At-Line Vision Inspection System for Meat and Poultry

August 26, 2024 KPM Analytics

The new AI- Powered TheiaVu WD-300 includes advanced features and capabilities from previous system generations to answer specific demands from users in the meat and poultry industry. It eliminates the need for calipers and color charts to save labor and avoid subjective assessment. The at-line visual inspection reduces all these manual measurements into a single pass through a conveyor for greater precision, reliability, and speed compared to other visual inspection methods.   …

Unpacking the Bakery Industry: A-INSIGHTS’ 360-view on Market Leaders & Trends

August 26, 2024 A-INSIGHTS

Just like for the entire food sector, the Bakery industry faces challenges such as new sustainability rules, tight margins, and labor shortages. Success depends on using market intelligence effectively. …

6 Ways Food and Beverage Manufacturers Can Augment Operations During Labor Shortages

October 26, 2023 AIB International

The labor shortage has been an ongoing challenge for years, reaching new heights with “The Great Resignation” that began in 2021. Since then, job vacancy rates in the food and beverage manufacturing sector have been unusually high — and growing. According to data from the Consumer Brands Association, there were over 113,000 unfilled jobs in the consumer packaged goods sector in August, up from 98,000 the month before. Unfortunately, the labor crunch is happening when businesses need workers the most.  …

NatureSweet Announces All Branded Tomato Products Now Fair Trade Certified, Supporting Commitment to Ethical, Agricultural Labor

October 20, 2023 NatureSweet

NatureSweet, the number one snacking tomato brand and leading greenhouse-grown produce company, is committed to grow 100% of its branded snacking tomato products in accordance with Fair Trade Certified™ standards. All NatureSweet branded tomatoes –– which include Cherubs®, Glorys®, Constellation®, Comets™, Twilights™, and D’Vines™–– are Fair Trade Certified, meeting rigorous safety, environmental protection, and sustainable livelihood standards. …

Advancements in Apple Picking: An Industry Addresses Tight Farm Labor Markets

June 19, 2023 Skyler Simnitt, Philip Martin, and Marcelo Castillo, Amber Waves

To prevent bruising and ensure farmers can harvest their crop at its peak, apples intended for sale in fresh markets are picked by hand. Consequently, labor is among the biggest expenses for U.S. apple growers, accounting for up to a fourth of production costs. …