Industrial Edge Ep 17: Inside the Future of Pistachio Processing w/ Meridian Growers

In this episode of Industrial Edge, recorded at the 2025 Pistachio Growers Conference in Monterey, California, we talk about the advancements in factory automation that are revolutionizing the industry. Lacy Chandler interviews John Beaulieu, Director of Operations at Meridian Growers Processing, and Sean Chandler, CEO of Chandler Automation, discussing state-of-the-art processing methods, efficiency enhancements, and the pivotal role of automation in the future of pistachio processing.

00:00 Introduction to Industrial Edge
00:24 Guest Introduction: John Beaulieu
00:48 Innovations in Pistachio Processing
02:38 Future Projects and Efficiency Enhancements
03:59 The Role of Automation Technology
04:53 Industry Changes Over the Years
05:32 Introduction to Sean Chandler
12:43 Employee Efficiency with Automation
29:40 Closing Thoughts

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Industrial Edge
• 0:23 Guest Introduction: John Bower
• 0:47 Innovations in Pistachio Processing
• 2:37 Future Projects and Efficiency Enhancements
• 3:58 The Role of Automation Technology
• 4:52 Industry Changes Over the Years
• 5:31 Introduction to Sean Chandler
• 12:42 Employee Efficiency with Automation
• 29:39 Closing Thoughts