Christine SmallwoodHomeA snack food bag case loader that is hygienic and ergonomicThe HFP Base system from Focke & Co. gently loads snack food bags and pouches into cases within a narrow footprint that is only six feet wide. The clean design has no horizontal surfaces and is "open" for easy operator monitoring.December 5, 2016HomeReliable vacuum pumps for food packagingBusch Vacuum Pumps and Systems supplies a variety of pumps to fit specific food packaging applications, while a few popular workhorse pumps usually fulfill the most common gas-purging requirements.December 2, 2016HomeMeat shrink bags improve puncture-resistance with less materialThe Nextrus shrink bag line by Coveris offers both clarity and performance for protein packaging, achieving high levels of vacuum tightness and seal integrity for protection throughout the supply chain.November 17, 2016Conveying & Product HandlingA floor-level accumulator offers true first-in-first-out feedingThe new DYNAC 6300 multi-lane accumulator from Hartness is a patent-pending floor-level system with a unique racetrack profile, providing pressureless single-file accumulating that outputs bottles sequentially just like customary vertical machines.November 17, 2016HomeAudible recognition differentiates flexible packaging closuresEASY-LOCK Touch and Touch Plus from Aplix provide strong audible recognition, plus tactile feel.November 10, 2016Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulatoryMore than 8 Tons of Ground Beef Recalled from Walmart for Possible E. coli ContaminationThe beef was produced by Cargill Meat Solutions and shipped to Walmart stores nationwide as six different products.Industry NewsFDA Labeling Changes Could Come at a Cost for Food ProcessorsBusiness IntelligenceSnacking, Functional Foods, Sustainability, Convenience—All Moving to the Pet Food AisleSoftwareChallenges of Data Governance and Security in PackagingSponsor ContentPail Filling: Highly Accurate Fill Cycles Ensure Optimal Yield & Rate