HomeNatalie CraigManaging Editorncraig@pmmimediagroup.comHomeThe Power of Iconic Package DesignWarhol retrospective at Chicago’s Art Institute recalls how iconic brands and their alluring package design inspired the pop art movement and catapulted the artist into history.HomeNestlé creates market for food-grade recycled plastics, launches fund to boost packaging innovationNestlé today announced that it will invest up to CHF 2 billion to lead the shift from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions.HomeBagger, Weigher Lead to 100% Production ImprovementThis California poultry producer had been experiencing bad seals, incorrect package weights, and low speeds, but it realized a 100% improvement in production with a new bagging and weighing system.HomeFinancing Gender Equality in ManufacturingPPWLN Keynote speakers address the broken rung and economic empowerment.HomeMultifunctional Equipment: Challenges and Solutions Faced by CPGs TodayFinding a standardized process to manage changeover, and balancing flexibility, reliability and cost are some of the major pain points for Vision 2025 participants.SponsoredGet recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processingProFood World will honor food and beverage manufacturers who display exceptional improved performance through sustainability. Nominations are open; awards will be conferred in Chicago, June 9-10.HomeOatly Frozen Dessert is Plant-Based from Product through PackagingUsing oats rather than cow’s milk for its frozen dessert, Oatly also opts for a paperboard ice-cream pint container with a coating made from sugarcane rather than petroleum.HomeTaylor Farms Achieves Industry First Sustainability MilestonesThree facilities now Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) platinum zero waste certified and more than 90% energy independentHomeFood Manufacturers Look to Reduce, Recycle and ReuseImprovements to recyclability and sustainability, along with the desire to extend shelf life and prevent contamination, are some of the drivers of change in packaging formats and materials.HomePepsiCo Aims to Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity in the U.S.Global headquarters completes solar energy installationProcessing EquipmentVoice of the Food Manufacturer: Equipment NeedsCleaning, sanitation, changeovers and data collection are all top of mind for food manufacturers considering equipment needs today.SponsoredProFood Live Helps F&B Manufacturers SucceedJoin us in Chicago in June for this one-day conference devoted to delivering real-world solutions for processors in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.HomeHow to Identify Emerging LeadersAs the generational workforce shift looms with more than 2.7 million baby boomers preparing to retire, OEMs need to bridge the generational divide, retain tribal knowledge, and ensure a lasting legacy. Here’s how to do it.HomeTop 25 Breakthrough CPG Product Innovations of 2019Products on the list include those in the food and beverage, personal care, OTC, and petcare categories and reflect consumer trends such as good-for-you ingredients, convenience, and a move away from traditional beverage products, among others.HomeNew Consumer Brands Association LaunchesForges modern path for consumer packaged goods industryHomeFlowers Foods Expanding OperationsWill transform Virginia bakery into organic facilityHomeSara Lee Frozen Bakery Announces ExpansionIs set to start major project at existing North Carolina facilityHomeJ&J Employs Versatile X-Ray for Mixed Snack FoodsTo maximize detecting capability, J&J Snack Foods recently installed three x-ray systems from Mettler-Toledo Safeline, including an X33 model in 2017 and another X33 and a two-lane X36 model last year.HomeWalmart Opens Beef Packing PlantFacility is part of the company’s new Angus beef supply chainHomeTetra Pak U.S. and Canada Names New President and CEOJeff Fielkow takes over leadership
