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PEC Innovations Report

The latest in machinery at PACK EXPO Connects.

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Predictive Maintenance 101

What does it mean, and why is it important? Learn more from a new PMMI Business Intelligence report.

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Kraft Heinz Uses Recycled Flexible Plastic Packaging as Roofing Material

Kraft Heinz recently transformed recycled flexible plastic packaging into roofing material for two of its U.S. manufacturing plants in a test to demonstrate packaging sustainability.

MWC, Kraft Heinz, and CTI Foods Named Winners of Manufacturing Innovation Awards

The award-winning food companies will reveal technology highlights of their projects and be honored during a special session at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 27-29.

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Meat and Poultry Processing Equipment Industry on a Trajectory

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Pillow Blocks Have a Lower Profile to Solve Bearing Problems

The Clean-Flow cooker-cooler addresses quick changeovers, and faster clean-up and turn-around time.

Improve Processing of Plant-Based Proteins in the Manufacture of Meat Substitutes

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Flowserve Screens

IoT Service Platform Puts Eyes on Critical Assets

PEC Innovations Report

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Predictive Maintenance 101

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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Robotics

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Magnetic Trap Resists Plugging From Larger or Delicate Products

‘Bending the Curve’ of Foodborne Illness Through More Traceability Rules

Birko Mobile Mister Portable System

Mobile Equipment Brings Food-grade Sanitation to Manufacturing Facilities

Madison Chemical Pure Ox Peroxide Based Foam Detergent

Detergent Provides Cleaning Power and Convenience

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Why Central Vacuum Systems Save Costs

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Food Processing Sustainability Practices

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2020 Snack Food Industry Outlook

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COVID-19: Food Industry Worker Safety and Industry Response, with Joyce Fassl

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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Robotics

According to the Robotic Industries Association and Association for Advancing Automation, orders of robotic systems by food and consumer goods manufacturers grew by 56% in 2020. Read this discussion about robotics in the food industry for more insight.

‘Bending the Curve’ of Foodborne Illness Through More Traceability Rules

A traceability initiative proposes to overcome barriers to giving FDA accurate, timely, and comprehensive information about a food’s manufacturing history to prevent further distribution and public health crises during a recall.

NAMI Announces Environmental Achievement Awards Winners

The accolades are given to companies that design and successfully implement outstanding, innovative plant upgrades or environmental programs in the pursuit of sustainability.

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Empathy & Authenticity Steer Bumble Bee through CHAOS

New unPACKed with OEM podcast debuts with Jan Tharp, president and CEO of the 120-year old company.

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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: vFAT

Watch part three of this three-part series on top automation trends impacting food processing and packaging today.

Lidl Ready Meals

Extended Shelf Life Key to Lidl’s Latest RTE Line

Using a unique process-in-pack technology, German grocery giant added shelf life to ready-to-eat meals that will extend their market range.

The recipe to reduce microbes.

The recipe to reduce microbes.

Meet the Synexis® BioDefense System, the pioneering technology that attacks viruses, bacteria, mold, odors, and insects in the air and on surfaces. Learn More.

Mondelēz Launches Investing Platform to Address Climate Change

The Sustainable Futures platform will incubate, finance, and build partnerships to advance climate solutions and support social entrepreneurs.

Industrial Magnetics Acquires Walker Magnetics Group

The deal helps expand the company’s permanent, electromagnetic, and electro-permanent magnetic technology and systems for industrial applications, and broadens its roster of products.

Growth of Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Through 2025

Interview with Bush Brothers and Pretzels Inc. on the expanding role of contract packagers/contract manufacturers during the pandemic, with an introduction by PMG's Jim Chrzan on recent Contract Packaging Association survey results.

T. Marzetti Co. Expanding Kentucky Facility

Announced a year ago and paused by the pandemic, the project will add production capabilities to meet growing customer demand for a range of Marzetti products.

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OpX Work Products: From Concept to Implementation

FSO’s 12 Dimensions of Manufacturing Health and OpX work products combine to help solve challenges that include total cost of ownership, overall equipment effectiveness, asset reliability, workforce engagement, and more.

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Nestlé Waters North America Brands Being Sold

The transaction enables Nestlé to focus on its international premium brands, local natural mineral waters, and high-quality healthy hydration products.

‘Pearl Milling Company’ to Replace Aunt Jemima Brand Name

PepsiCo, which owns the Quaker Oats Company, announced the forthcoming rebranding of the Aunt Jemima brand in 2020.

Anheuser-Busch Launching New PPE Recycling Program

The company’s craft business unit will be equipping craft facilities with zero-waste boxes and promoting safe recycling.

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Dole Packaged Foods Opens New Facility

The new site in Georgia will allow the company to provide more nutritious and healthy frozen fruit to its East Coast customers in a timelier manner.

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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Remote Access

Watch part two of this three-part series on top automation trends impacting food processing and packaging today.

Downtime Survey Results

Extending Machinery Life With MaaS

The latest research details the key technologies needed for successful predictive maintenance on machines and machine components.

Exploring monolayer films for frozen, microwavable foods

Brian Stepowany of B & G Foods (Green Giant Brand) joins Packaging World's Matt Reynolds to discuss R & D considerations and how progress has been affected by Covid crisis. Six-minute video report.

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Adjusting Forecasts: COVID-19 Hurts Apparel, Luxury Goods; Helps Alcohol, Food, Bev

A February 2021 report from the FPA and Euromonitor, reflecting data collected in Nov. 2020, shows how the pandemic impacted different vertical markets in different ways.

Hormel Foods Buys Planters

The company’s addition of the strategic leading brand continues its evolution as a global branded food business.

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A M King Breaks Ground on ALDI Divisional Center

A M King worked with Aldi to determine adequate site infrastructure requirements for securing local economic development incentives, while ensuring the property would be large enough, buildable, and strategically located.