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A processing line works to fixed specifications with raw material that is anything but fixed. One salmon may differ noticeably from the next in weight and body geometry. A whitefish fillet presents another challenge, with pinbones occurring where an identical cutting path would either miss them or remove more usable flesh than necessary. JBT Marel [NYSE: JBTM] addresses that variability by letting more processing decisions respond to the individual fish. Its technologies span primary processing and precision portioning, supported by inspection systems and production software that carry information through the line. Instead of relying on a fixed mechanical response, equipment can measure the product before deciding where the next cut should fall. The principle is simple yet commercially significant. Greater yield is not necessarily a result of faster processing. It can come from understanding the raw material more precisely before changing it.
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Top Automatic Food Visit Mapping Platform 2026
Choosing where to eat has become increasingly difficult despite the abundance of restaurant recommendations available online. Social media, review sites and food blogs offer endless suggestions, yet many diners still spend considerable time deciding where to go. Zest Maps was created to address that challenge by automatically capturing and organizing dining experiences into a personalized food map built on real behavior rather than anonymous opinions. “The future of discovery relies less on searching endless information and more on trusted networks built around real-world behavior,” says Mario Gomez-Hall, co-founder and CEO.
Top Food Service Equipment Manufacturer 2026
Independent dealers supplying commercial kitchen equipment cannot afford delays when their customers need equipment or service. The equipment has to be reliable, available when needed and backed by support that keeps downtime to a minimum. As operating costs rise and equipment reliability becomes a greater concern for restaurants, dealers need manufacturers they can count on at the time of sale and service. Drago America has built its business around reliably serving independent foodservice equipment dealers. As a responsive manufacturing partner, it empowers dealers to serve restaurant operators and commercial kitchens during and after the equipment sale with long-standing partnerships based on trust, responsiveness and accessibility. Backed by more than three decades of manufacturing experience in Querétaro, Mexico, Drago supplies commercial-grade cooking and refrigeration equipment across the U.S. from its headquarters in Houston, Texas.
CXO INSIGHTS
From Roadmap to Reality: Scaling Technology with Purpose
Cameron Fiorini, Vice President of Digital & Technology, Foxtail Coffee CO
The Business Case for Food Safety
Keith Clemens, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance Excellence, Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group
Building a People-First Culture of Food Safety
Tomasz Rajchel, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager, Shaw Bakers
Precision Roasting: Balancing Quality and Manufacturing Performance
Joseph Maurey, Head of Coffee Roasting & Quality Control, Peace Coffee
The Art Of Maryland Crab: A Chef’s Culinary Journey Of Flavor And Versatility
Jeffrey Kwolek, Director of Dining - Metz Culinary-FAMU, Metz Culinary Management
IN FOCUS
Streamlining Kitchen Operations: How Equipment Manufacturers Support Food Safety and Efficience
Food service equipment manufacturers enhance operational excellence through reliable equipment, efficient design, food safety innovation, maintenance support and adaptable solutions for commercial kitchens.
Efficient and Sustainable Seafood Processing: Meeting Market Demands with Innovation
Advanced fish and seafood processing solutions improve product quality, operational efficiency, food safety compliance, traceability, sustainability, and profitability.
EDITORIAL
Where Precision Meets Progress
Food and beverage businesses are constantly balancing consistency, efficiency and responsiveness with the realities of day-to-day production. This edition looks at how practical technology, reliable equipment, better use of data and grounded leadership are helping businesses meet those demands.
At the center of the issue is JBT Marel [NYSE: JBTM], named Top Fish and Seafood Processing Solutions 2026. It tackles a fundamental challenge in seafood processing which is the natural variation between fish. Its systems measure each fish before adjusting deheading, filleting, bone removal and portioning to improve yield. Inspection technologies detect bones and contaminants while software links processing data with yield, throughput and traceability. The result is a more precise approach to every fish on the line.
Drago America, named Top Food Service Equipment Manufacturer 2026, stays close to the dealers it serves. Its cooking and refrigeration equipment is supported by readily available parts, technical assistance, warranty support and training. Dealer and restaurant feedback also plays a direct role in shaping new products. As Drago expands its manufacturing and warehouse capacity, it continues to protect the personal relationships behind its growth. Zest Maps, named Top Automatic Food Visit Mapping Platform 2026, takes a different approach to restaurant discovery. It turns card transactions into a record of dining visits, helping users understand their preferences and discover restaurants through people they know, while keeping control of their information.
The issue also brings perspectives from Keith Clemens, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance Excellence at Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group, who emphasizes accountability, risk-based thinking and data-led decision-making. Chris Moore, Vice President of IT at United Sugar Producers and Refiners Cooperative, highlights the importance of connecting technology modernization to business value, continuity, trust and execution.
Together, these stories show that meaningful progress often comes down to practical choices, useful technology and leadership that stays close to the business. We invite readers to explore the issue and the ideas shaping what comes next.
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