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Business Intelligence
Global Snack Foods Market Projected to be $800 Billion by 2030
Convenience food trends and expanding e-commerce options are two factors driving snack growth, according to a recent study.
May 8, 2024
Snack Foods Growth by 2030
Business Intelligence
Top AI Applications in Packaging and Processing
Packaging and processing professionals are looking to leverage more AI in their operations, with the technology showing promise in areas from quality control to inventory management.
May 8, 2024
Executives at the 2024 Top to Top summit said they want to apply AI technology to areas like process optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality control.
Business Intelligence
How Can Craft Brewers Shape the Future of the Industry?
Craft brewers are nearing the end of the era of rapid adoption and must find ways to increase demand and create more occasions for American drinkers to choose craft.
May 2, 2024
Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association, gave his annual report on the state of the craft brewer industry.
Regulatory
More Than 8 Tons of Ground Beef Recalled From Walmart for Possible E. Coli Contamination
The beef was produced by Cargill Meat Solutions and shipped to Walmart stores nationwide as six different products.
May 2, 2024
Walmart beef recall e. coli
Industry News
FDA Labeling Changes Could Come at a Cost for Food Processors
Front-of-pack labeling, reduced sodium and sugar levels, and enforced ingredient traceability are on the horizon for food manufacturers. Here’s what processors can expect next.
May 1, 2024
FDA FOP Labeling Examples
Business Intelligence
Snacking, Functional Foods, Sustainability, Convenience—All Moving to the Pet Food Aisle
If you want to understand what pet food trends will be coming over the next few years, it makes sense to look to the trends happening now in human foods.
April 30, 2024
At the Petfood Forum, keynoter Daniel Levine, director of the Avant-Guide Institute, pointed to trends in human food as leading indicators for pet food.
Software
Challenges of Data Governance and Security in Packaging
Packaging industry executives are finding major benefits to increased data accessibility, but with accessible data comes security concerns.
April 30, 2024
Packaging industry executives suggest bringing IT and OT leaders together to discuss data analytics.
Industry News
Live at Petfood Essentials: Pet Snacks Put Emphasis on Health, Safety
COVID has had a profound and lasting effect on how we view the pets in our lives, and what we expect in the way of functional health, nutrition, safety, and more in their treats.
April 29, 2024
As pets become an increasingly integral part of the family, consumers change their spending habits, along with their focus on wellness and safety.
Regulatory
More Than 42 Tons of Prosciutto Recalled in 8 States
The Germany-produced prosciutto was imported without the benefit of equivalent inspection, according to the USDA.
April 26, 2024
Recalled Prosciutto
Business Intelligence
Data and Analytics Management Varies Across Companies
Methods of data management across the packaging and processing industry vary greatly, but one major trend with some controversy is the move toward cloud storage.
April 25, 2024
Cloud data storage can act as a backup for disaster recovery.
Software
Applesauce Maker Fortifies Supply Chain with Procurement Tech
Pouched applesauce producer Materne adds two carton suppliers to its network and cuts $1 million in annual costs by adopting procurement software.
April 25, 2024
Materne used procurement software on its latest carton RFP to bolster its supplier network and save $1 million per year.
Packaging Technology
Nesquik’s New Shrink-Sleeve Labels Make Packaging 100% Recyclable
Five years of R&D results in a new shrink-sleeve label for Nestlé’s Nesquik RTD dairy beverage packaging that is 100% recyclable and provides the required light-blocking functionality.
April 24, 2024
All seven Nesquik flavors will be available with the new recyclable shrink-sleeve label by June of this year.
Sustainability
New EU Rules Adopted to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Packaging
The rules include packaging reduction targets (5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040) and require EU countries to reduce, in particular, the amount of plastic packaging waste
April 24, 2024
Measures cover the full life cycle of packaging and will lead to less packaging, less waste, and restrictions on certain packaging formats
Sustainability
Dairy Processors Weigh in on Sustainability of Farms
Panelists from Land O’Lakes, Hilmar Cheese, and others balance inherent farm sustainability against issues in economics, data collection, and the right kinds of incentives.
April 24, 2024
Panelists (from left) Sumeet Mathur, Josh Luth, Shaina Ashare, Michel Wattiaux (standing), Erica McDougall, Shane Reynolds, and Kyle Jensen discuss sustainability in the dairy industry during a discussion at CheeseExpo.
Industry News
Mondelēz Opens Applications for Emerging Food Technology Startups
The snack giant’s CoLab Tech, in its second year, is an R&D accelerator program looking for innovations in nutrition, ingredients, packaging, and sustainability.
April 23, 2024
Mondelez Innovation
Industry News
Arla Foods Ingredients to Acquire Whey Manufacturer, Expand Performance Products
The acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition would include a sustainable production facility in Felinfach, Wales.
April 22, 2024
Volac Whey Processing Wales
Business Intelligence
Practical Applications for the Future of Remote Services
End-users are finding remote services and monitoring are ideal for OEM support, but in-person visits are harder to replace for things like FATs and some training.
April 19, 2024
OEMs can use remote services to solve many issues without the need to travel to end-users' plants, but some problems still require in-person assistance.
Sustainability
Mondelēz Promotes ‘Mindful Indulgence’ Amid Weight-Loss Drug Popularity
With an update on its Snacking Made Right priorities, Mondelēz shows its progress on healthier snacking, environment and sustainability initiatives, and other goals.
April 19, 2024
Mondelez Full Product Portfolio 300dpi
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