How to Overcome Labor Challenges in Food Processing

As food operations continue to expand, processors are struggling to find skilled workers in a new generation. Maintaining proper food safety guidelines in light of the labor shortage is a serious concern and these issues are affecting the bottom line throughout the industry. Unfortunately, challenges around labor aren’t going away anytime soon. According to research by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the manufacturing skills shortage could risk $2.5 trillion in economic output over the next decade. Short-Term Solutions Create Further Issues To attract qualified workers, some processors are offering higher salaries, often in hopes of luring employees from other companies.... Read More