Panel: Process Equipment for Innovative Food Manufacturers - Hurdles and New Solutions

Scaling up novel food products requires more than great ideas—it demands smart, efficient, and adaptable processing equipment. This panel will explore the key challenges food innovators face when it comes to equipment access, cost, and flexibility, with a focus on how to improve unit economics and get more out of smaller capital investments. CPG and equipment leaders will share real-world examples, explore modular and multi-use solutions, and discuss how partnerships can help bridge gaps between R&D and commercial production. Discover what it takes to build a resilient and future-ready manufacturing ecosystem.