fbtechreview.comFEBRUARY 20206EDITORIALEDITORIAL STAFFAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@fbtechreview.comeditor@fbtechreview.commarketing@fbtechreview.comEmailVISUALIZERSOlivia SmithScott Juasy*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffMANAGING EDITORKevin LoboAutomation is the Appetizer!The constant reduction in prices by competitive retailers, the rapid increase in the costs of raw materials, and utility charges in labor-intensive manufacturing firms--these factors are proof that the need for automation in the food and beverage (F&B) industry has never been direr. However, the adoption stage is at its nascence; retailers and manufacturers are still scratching the surface when it comes to mitigating costs and achieving higher productivity without compromising on the quality. At this juncture, the requirement for F&B companies is to grow capable of replicating their products in a better manner, with minimum ingredients, thereby enhancing overall team efficiency.Robotics is steadily climbing the digital ladder in the F&B space, facilitating seamless workflows while reducing costs. Companies are investing heavily in robotics solutions, including product pick and place, robot butchers, and cake decorators in order to improve their productivity. With such technological advancements at the core, vendors are addressing challenges related to packaging of raw food items based on size, shape, and texture. However, highly automated robots are faced with the unending challenge of manipulating the workflows, while simultaneously maintaining the integrity and quality of the products.Automation in the F&B landscape differs largely from its counterparts in other industries, where automation is in full swing. Providers are, therefore, creating scopes for improvement in terms of an increase in sales, bottom-line profits as well as food safety. Most vendors are considering high standards in machine sanitization, ensuring all items are chemical-free before being sent to the market. In the same vein, reassembly processes of machines require being fast, in case the previous batch of food might contain allergens such as celery or nuts.In this edition, we have put together the story about Charles Alack, the CEO and COO of Semi-Bulk Systems (SBS). Alack's years of expertise have materialized through SBS's modular engineered process solutions, which facilitate dry/liquid mixing and dry ingredient handling systems for the F&B companies. We have also zeroed in on the solution providers that understand your business needs and can connect you to the right solutions. A panoramic view of their solutions and services will be a first step toward building a secure future for your enterprise.Let us know your thoughts.Food & Beverage Technology Review Visit www.fbtechreview.comCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.FEBRUARY - 18 - 2020, Vol - 03, Issue - 02 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. TO SUBSCRIBE TOKevin LoboManaging Editoreditor@fbtechreview.comVian Isaac
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