InsightsVIDEO: Inside hygienic engineeringSalas O’Brien’s process engineers share how cross-industry expertise—from food and beverage to pharma and cosmetics—supports cleaner, safer, and more productive facilities.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Sustainable utilities for food & bev manufacturingBryan Cousino, Angie Howarth, Mathieu Fleury, and Rock Voyer discuss Salas O’Brien’s strategies for sustainable power and water solutions in food and beverage facilities.Read More
InsightsWEBINAR: Digital twins for food and beverageCut decision time from weeks to hours. Discover how digital twins help manufacturing leaders test “what if” scenarios, de-risk investments, and make confident decisions about capacity, equipment, and process optimization.Read More
InsightsREPORT: Future-ready food & beverage manufacturingSalas O'Brien's latest report highlights how future-forward food and beverage manufacturers are modernizing operations to stay competitive and prepared for what's next.Read More
InsightsWhere to start with robotics: high-ROI wins for food and beverage production linesLearn where food & beverage producers see the biggest robotics wins and how to identify practical starting points for automation.Read More
InsightsFood and beverage packaging: smart upgrades for more agile, profitable operationsDiscover how smart packaging automation can remove bottlenecks in food and beverage production and boost efficiency.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Mullins Cheese – innovation in waste reductionMullins Cheese in Mosinee, Wisconsin, has a rich history of leadership in manufacturing processing 7 million lbs of milk daily to create premium cheeses. Salas O'Brien has worked with Mullins on multiple projects including a new approach to packaging designed to reduce cardboard waste. Read More
InsightsRisk management for the clean-label era: the strategic power of micro risk assessmentsMicro risk assessments (MRAs) offer a targeted, data-driven approach to identifying potential risks in the production process. By taking a granular look at where vulnerabilities emerge, manufacturers can implement proactive measures that maintain safety and quality—without undermining the clean-label promise that consumers have come to expect.Read More
InsightsVIDEO: Sustainability in food and beverageValérie Lafrenière, Dennis Romak, John Murphy, Tim Burnham, and John Glenski discuss the challenges food and beverage manufacturers face and the solutions that are making a difference.Read More
InsightsEnergy planning for food and beverage manufacturersAs F&B manufacturers work to integrate ESG objectives into core business operations, they need practical yet strategic methodologies for boosting energy efficiency, embracing renewable resources, and realizing carbon reductions. This article highlights the transformative impact of energy planning in enabling F&B manufacturers to achieve the environmental component of their ESG commitments.Read More
InsightsSmart manufacturing: shaping the future of food and beverageThe food and beverage manufacturing sector is rapidly transforming with the help of technology and automation. This adoption is boosting efficiency, quality, and safety, benefiting both consumers and manufacturers. Salas O’Brien shares the latest trends in technology and automation, including digital twins, tracking and tracing, robotics and automation, artificial intelligence/machine learning.Read More
Insights5 key considerations for hygienic process design in manufacturingHygienic production facilities are among the most expensive types of manufacturing facilities, but the costs of not getting them right can be even higher.Read More
