The Death of the Giant Footprint: How Linear Automation is Saving Space in the Packhouse

Jonathan Buettner, March 19 2026

For decades, the expansion of a food processing facility followed a predictable, albeit painful, pattern. If you wanted to double your output, you usually had to double your floor space. For the American family farm and mid-market processor, this "bigger is better" philosophy has often led to a "square footage ceiling." You have the product, you...

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Why Integrity Costs Us Business (and Why We're Okay With That): The Power of the NDA

Jonathan Buettner, February 17 2026

This month, we lost a supplier relationship that had been part of our network since our founding. The reason? They wanted us to breach a client's NDA. We refused. They pushed harder. We stood firm. And honestly? We'd do it again tomorrow. In the world of food processing and CPG consulting, information is currency. A new sauce formulation. A...

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Looking For CPG Supply Chain Consulting?Here Are 10 Things You Should Know First

Jonathan Buettner, January 28 2026

Scaling a food manufacturing or CPG operation is exciting: until you realize your supply chain is held together by spreadsheets, gut instincts, and a whole lot of hope. That's usually when the search for a supply chain consultant begins. But here's the thing: not all consultants are created equal. Some specialize in theory. Others know equipment....

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How to Choose Food Processing Equipment That Scales With Your Farm

Jonathan Buettner, January 28 2026

You've put in the work. The early mornings, the long seasons, the slow and steady growth of a farm that's finally gaining traction. Now you're ready to take the next step: processing and packaging your own products so you can sell directly to consumers and capture more value from what you

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