HomeNatalie CraigManaging Editorncraig@pmmimediagroup.comHomeThermoformed Skin Packs Catch Attention, Hook ConsumersTo accommodate retailers’ and consumers’ growing demand for case-ready skin packs of fresh fish, this seafood processor and packager turned to flexible, high-speed thermoforming equipment that makes sanitation easy.HomeU.S. Hemp Authority Names Official Certification BodyFoodChain ID, which developed, implemented, and marketed the Non-GMO Project Verification labeling standard, to take on responsibility in authority’s certification processHomeWhat is Functional Machine Safety?In this episode, we connect with Todd Mason-Darnell and Pamela Horbacovsky of Omron Automation to understand what the term 'functional machine safety' means and how it applies to end users and OEMs when assessing new and legacy equipment.Business IntelligenceFood Segment Snapshot: Bakery & SnacksOne trend in this market is snacks as a replacement for meals, as healthy options and convenience packaging make it easier for on-the-go lifestyles.Food SafetyGFSI Releases Case Study BookletNew and improved Case Study Booklet includes real stories on business actions to advance food safetyHomeCo-Packer Dramatically Expands Wine Canning CapacityIn just two years, Free Flow Wines increases its wine-canning capabilities from one semi-automated line to three, adds a fully automated 300-can/min line, and triples its production space.HomeSouthern Foods Opens New Processing FacilityA M King used everything possible — including the roof and the walls — and built what was necessary to turn vacant shell building into new facilityHomeCoastal Companies Acquires Lancaster FoodsAcquisition enhances The Coastal Companies’ retail presence and expands Lancaster’s product offerings to include grab-and-go, ready-to-eat, and prepared foodsProcessing EquipmentThe Need for Speed: Brewery Boosts Throughput with Centrifuge TechnologyRhinegeist upgrades to a vertical disk stack centrifuge that speeds up its brewing process while enhancing product quality and consistency.HomeC.J. Foods Buying American NutritionPrivate-label, specialty dry pet food company becoming America’s largest independent manufacturer of super-premium pet foodHomeFerrero USA Opens New Distribution CenterThe Goodyear, Arizona facility will further the company’s rapid North American growthSponsoredProFood 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.HomeCaramel Wafers are Wrapped and Case Packed at 650/MinNew packaging line for caramel wafer biscuits from Scotland’s Tunnock’s die-fold wraps, multipacks, and case packs caramel wafer biscuits with high flexibility and fast changeover.Processing EquipmentPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019 Innovations ReportThe trade show featured cutting-edge technologies and solutions to help processors take their operations to the next level.HomePlastics Legislation ProposedFederal legislators propose the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which puts the economic burden of recycling in the hands of CPGs and packaging suppliers and halts all new investments in plastics production plants.HomePioneering New Cannabis Packaging StandardsA myriad of challenges face cannabis packagers, from state-to-state regulatory requirements to adapting machinery and processes specifically to the cannabis market.HomeWalmart’s Plan to Revolutionize Online Grocery Pickup and DeliveryMerger of e-commerce technology and brick and mortar methods could shape the future of modern retail.HomePerrier Competition Awards Three Most Promising Sustainable Packaging InnovationsThe Next Packaging Movement by PERRIER awards three innovative sustainable packaging ideas with technical and operational assistance, as well as financial support up to $1 million.Heating, Cooling and FreezingThe Cool Factor: What to Look For in Efficient Freezing and Chilling EquipmentIndustrial refrigeration achieves efficiency without sacrificing performance thanks to advances in automation, safety, and sustainability.SustainabilityIs Convenience Now Trumping Sustainability?As e-commerce continues to explode, our industry must uncover more leading-edge technologies to be simultaneously profitable and green.
