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Pre-Engineered Cobots Support Food Manufacturing
As food and beverage manufacturers face mounting pressure from rising costs, shifting consumer demand and persistent labor shortages, automation is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity.
As FOOD ENGINEERING’s “The State of Food Manufacturing in 2025” survey revealed, 78% of respondents reported increased manufacturing costs in 2025, with labor and material costs per product rising by an average of 11% each. Yet despite these challenges, manufacturers are doubling down on investment: 54% expect their equipment, software and services budgets to grow this year, with 27% of annual budgets now allocated for use in equipment purchases.




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