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Kingspan KS Shadowline wall panel

Kingspan KS Shadowline wall panel

Available in 24-, 30-, 36- and 42-in. module widths, Kingspan KS Shadowline wall panel is intended for food processing-controlled environments and cold storage applications. It incorporates a siliconized modified polyester standard finish that meets USDA guidelines and a tongue-and-groove interlocking rainscreen joint that provides foam-to-foam contact and thermal protection. The panel comes in 26-, 24- and 22-gauge versions.

Learn more about walls and floors at ProFood Tech, March 26–28, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.

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Packaging for the Planet

How can food companies come up with a blueprint to integrate sustainability into product and material choices, and drive systems-level change?

Cargill Expanding Soy Processing Operations

Improvements will provide faster unloading of oilseeds and loading of products, increased capacities, and better overall logistics, safety, and ease of doing business.

Kellogg's Better Days

Kellogg Set to Achieve Over 50% Renewable Electricity Globally

The company will use a variety of methods to attain this goal and substantially reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2020, the natural and organic products industry grew to $259 billion.

Update on the Natural and Organic Market Today

In 2020, the natural and organic products industry grew to $259 billion, an increase of 12.7%, with sales on track to pass $300 billion by 2023.

Annual GFSI Conference to Be Held Virtually March 23 to 25

At the event, food industry professionals across public and private sectors will reflect on an unprecedented 12 months and discuss solutions to shared challenges.

Remote access has seen an accelerated level of interest due to COVID in the past year.

Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Remote Access

Remote access and augmented reality are two technologies that have seen increased usage in the food industry – particularly since the start of COVID-19.

Cargill Working Toward Seafood Sustainability

A new Cargill program aims to reduce the carbon footprint of fish farming by focusing on responsibly sourced feed and optimized supply chains.

Meat And Poultry

Meat and Poultry Processing Equipment Industry on a Trajectory

The industry sector is expected to top $22.3 billion by 2027 due, in part, to a growing demand for flavored products.

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

Continuous-process systems are essential to preparation for plant-based meat substitute processing to maintain precise control over time, temperature, and moisture during hydration, cooking and cooling, de-flavoring, pouch cooling after pasteurization.

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Hershey Announces 2030 Sustainability Goals

The company is investing in renewable energy and land-use initiatives, aiming for 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable plastic packaging, and introducing a deforestation policy.

Flowserve Screens

IoT Service Platform Puts Eyes on Critical Assets

The launch of Flowserve’s RedRaven platform provides remote monitoring and optimization of flow-related equipment and devices, enabling predictive maintenance for a number of industries.

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.

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.

Kraft Heinz Food Packaging Roofing

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.

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Tippmann Innovation Expanding Classic Carriers Facility

The additional space will provide Classic with the ability to meet the rapidly growing needs for storage and services for temperature-controlled carriers.

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.

Alignment 96 Big Data

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.

FDA & CDC: No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging

FDA and CDC continue to underscore that there is no credible evidence of food or food packaging associated with or as a likely source of viral transmission of COVID-19.

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.