fbtechreview.comNOVEMBER - DECEMBER 20256EDITORIALAutomation and Agility Shaping the Future of Food ProductionThe food manufacturing industry is entering a new era where automation and human expertise work together to redefine consistency, quality, and efficiency. Across Canada and beyond, technology is becoming an essential partner in kitchens, factories, and production floors, driving precision and innovation at every stage of the process.In this edition of Food and Beverage Tech Review Canada, we explore how advanced automation is reshaping the future of food production. From robotics that handle delicate pastries to intelligent systems that ensure perfect dough texture, automation is not replacing craftsmanship but elevating it. Behind every system and sensor is a philosophy built on understanding the art of food creation as much as the science that powers it.Automated baking technology represents one of the clearest examples of this transformation. The new generation of systems combines vision-guided robotics, real-time feedback, and adaptive cutting and handling to achieve precision that once relied solely on experience. These solutions are designed not just for speed but for balance. They integrate seamlessly into existing operations, reduce waste, and support consistent product quality while preserving the creativity and skill that define artisan production. What makes this evolution remarkable is the focus on people, ensuring that technology complements craftsmanship rather than replaces it.Also featured in this issue, Darrin Duell, Director of Risk Management and Continuous Improvement at Olymel, reflects on how technology and automation have transformed the hog industry into a more data-driven and sustainable ecosystem. Ilana Fridman, Supply Chain Planning Manager at The Hain Celestial Group, offers insight into managing complexity in modern food supply chains through collaboration, adaptability, and smart planning.Together these perspectives illustrate how technology can enhance precision, efficiency, and sustainability without losing sight of the human touch that defines great food. The future of food production belongs to those who can combine innovation with intuition and automation with artistry.Let us know your thoughts.Kevin LoboManaging Editoreditor@fbtechreview.comEDITORIAL STAFFsales@fbtechreview.comeditor@fbtechreview.commarketing@fbtechreview.comEmailVISUALIZERSDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsMANAGING EDITORKevin LoboFood & Beverage Technology Review Visit www.fbtechreview.comCopyright © 2025 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.NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2025, Vol - 08, Issue - 13 (ISSN 2691-4077) ValleyMedia, Inc. TO SUBSCRIBE TOAncel BlaiseAva GarciaDavies MedowsGiftson JoshuaOlivia SmithEdwin PaulJohnson HellerJoshua ParkerKenny peruzzi Vian IsaacTech no lo gy Sol ut ions t ha t dr iv e F&B indu st ry
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