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She said the tradeshow floor will include 40-plus
complimentary educational sessions and a career fair, as well
as a three-day " Food for Thought " series that highlights the
industry's latest trends and technologies.
" Both exhibitors and attendees can expect to gain
valuable insight into workforce best practices and continuous
improvement strategies for their respective businesses, "
Meade said.
From the food and beverage industry's most advanced
innovations that are being implemented, to crucial research
and development updates and best business practices, Meade
said attendees should expect the sessions to benefit them and
their companies.
" The recent health crisis has placed increasing pressure
on food processors to recalibrate production, " she said. " A
central challenge continues to be the declining availability
of skilled production personnel, resulting in a heightened
interest to develop labor saving equipment technologies,
and the session 'Innovating Through a Crisis' tackles this
important aspect. "
Additionally, as more corporations set carbon emission
reduction goals and invest in renewable energy, Meade
said Process Expo also will offer sessions on those topics
and finding a roadmap for green energy investments. Other
sessions will cover such topics as sustainability, the digital
transformation, building a career in the food industry,
integrating plant floor automation, and production methods
involving cannabinoids and other bioactives, as well as a
number of other subjects and themes.
repairs; ease of repair, frequency of periodic maintenance and
accessibility; choice of specific types of metal, plastic and
rubber materials to match the intended use and cleaning of
the equipment, etc. "
He said Sayler's session will include recommendations
that provide insights regarding improving cleaning,
reducing downtime and increasing the lifecycle of
processing equipment.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Kristy Meade, vice president of technology shows for
Messe Frankfurt, said industry networking and business
development are driving forces at Process Expo. Meade
said this year the event's organizers are integrating several
new aspects to support education and career development
in order to fill learning and skill gaps in the food and
beverage industry.
Process Expo organizers also plan to recognize the people
behind the industry's most ground-breaking developments
with the event's Innovation Awards. Suppliers from
throughout various industry sectors will earn recognition
for new methods, ideas and products that are making waves,
Meade said.
" Targeting four key areas with new product development,
new application, new technology for sustainability and new
technology for automation, our primary goal is to highlight
technological advancements in the industry, " she explained.
People exploring the floor at the event have opportunities
to view such innovations and network with technology
experts as part of their visit, as well.
Plus, Meade drew attention to the FPSA's Women's
Alliance Breakfast, which provides women attending Process
Expo with a chance to connect, while they celebrate the
achievements of women who have pushed the food and
beverage industry forward.
More details about this year's Process Expo, including
registration information, are available online at the FPSA
website: www.fpsa.org/fpsa-events/process-expo-2023/.
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