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Home » automation

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Automation & Robotics Special Report

Automation strategies expand beyond labor replacement

Meat and poultry processors continue investing in automation, but flexibility, scalability and operational fit drive purchasing decisions.
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Sammy Bredar
June 11, 2026
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Processors balance labor shortages, production demand, and SKU complexity with more targeted automation and AI-driven decision-making.


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Data is king in processing line optimization

Labor shortages and yield optimization are accelerating investment in automation and processing equipment as processors take a more restrained approach to full AI implementation.
Rebecca Marquez
April 30, 2026
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Emphasis on machine reliability and increasing output remain key motivators for processors' new equipment purchases.


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White Castle's Crave & Go automated kiosk

White Castle offers sliders in hot-food automated kiosks at retail

White Castle partners with Automated Retail Technologies to expand access to its sliders through hot-food automated kiosks.
Industry News
April 22, 2026
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Collaboration with Automated Retail Technologies supports national deployment of White Castle Crave & Go kiosks, extending the brand’s reach across commercial and institutional environments.


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Edie Generation 2 Application System

Kemin introduces automated water disinfection applicator for livestock and poultry operations

Edie Generation 2 is designed to deliver precision, connectivity and automation in chlorine dioxide disinfection for livestock and poultry operations
Industry News
April 17, 2026
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Edie Generation 2 combines automation, real‑time monitoring and system connectivity into a single platform designed to support water disinfection process control and reduce manual intervention.


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A M King completes construction of Cheney Bros.' South Carolina facility

Installation of a robotic forklift battery exchanger carousel is a first for Cheney Bros.’ facilities.
Industry News
April 13, 2026
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Refrigerator/freezer distribution facility in Florence, S.C., includes 45 loading docks, a Cheney Express and the largest culinary kitchen the company has developed to date. 


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Chef Robotics expands into meatpacking with tray assembly automation

Chef robots can now automate tray assembly for meatpacking by assembling pieces of meat onto trays before packaging.
Industry News
April 10, 2026
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Chef Robotics builds its meatpacking application on its existing piece-picking capability, leveraging Chef's AI and computer vision system.


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Chicken nuggets

DG Foods installs automated portioning equipment to expand chicken nugget capacity

Company expansion features installation of new automated chicken nugget portioning equipment, which will allow the company expand its nugget capacity to meet an increase customer and consumer demand.
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April 1, 2026
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Poultry processing and portioning company invests $1.19 million to expand its operations in Hazlehurst, Miss.


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West Liberty Foods adds automated sandwich line at Lineage facility

West Liberty Foods and Lineage collaborate on a vertically integrated approach to sandwich production and refrigerated logistics.
Industry News
March 12, 2026
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Processor West Liberty Foods launches its Freshwich grab-and-go deli sandwich line while integrating automated production inside Lineage’s Tremonton, Utah, cold storage network.


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Special Report: Operational Efficiency

Meat and poultry processors leverage technology and strategic design

To explore current innovations and best practices supporting meat and poultry production efficiency, The National Provisioner spoke with Burns & McDonnell, JBT Marel, JLS Automation and Cargill.
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Sammy Bredar
February 19, 2026
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Meat and poultry facilities leverage automation, data analytics and strategic design to balance throughput, product quality and energy efficiency.


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The back of the Land O’Frost’s Lansing, Ill., facility showing a loading trailer.
Processor Profile: Land O'Frost

Land O’Frost Lansing plant: High-volume deli production meets flexible automation

Land O'Frost’s Lansing, Ill., plant combines automation and skilled operators to deliver high-volume, flexible production.
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Sammy Bredar
February 13, 2026
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The Illinois facility balances rapid SKU changeovers, advanced palletizing robots and a skilled workforce to drive efficiency, product development and innovation.


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