Women were 29% of the U.S. manufacturing workforce in 2016, even though they made up 47% of the overall labor force, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As food and beverage companies attempt to address the shortage of...
Forty-eight percent of food manufacturers plan to add employees, while another 33% expect to maintain current employee levels in 2019, according to Food Processing’s 18th annual Manufacturing Survey. One of the biggest concerns is finding enough people to fill...
The oldest members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are already in the workforce, and more will quickly follow in the next 5 to 10 years. But don’t expect these new workers to be the same as the...
Workforce challenges have been top of mind for the food industry for a while now as manufacturing has struggled to appeal to a new generation of workers. According to a new analysis by finder.com, the labor shortage might soon...
Is your organization looking for talent? Or are you in the market for a new job?
Finding great employees is one of the biggest challenges facing the food industry today. This challenge appears across the board, from foodservice providers seeking...
An increasing number of food incubators and accelerators have been popping up across the country, all with one common goal: to innovate on every level of the food supply chain. The masterminds behind the scenes are small startup companies...
When you think of American cities where the food industry flourishes, a large market like Chicago probably comes to mind. But Eric Doden, CEO of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. (GFW), is on a mission to challenge the idea that...
By Leah B. Thibault, CEI Capital Management
It’s one thing to be the kind of company that people want to work for – maybe you offer competitive pay, good benefits, and a great working environment. It’s another thing to be...
How to Calculate Your Overall Line Efficiency
Line Efficiency Calculator Sponsored by Garvey
Do you know what the bottleneck is in your manufacturing process? The limiting factor that’s keeping you from ramping...
3 Steps to Cleaning Compliance for Your Entire Food Facility
eBook sponsored by Nilfisk
In the food manufacturing industry, cleaning is business-critical. Not only are recalls an ever-present threat, but the FDA, USDA, OSHA, and...