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Melissa Griffen

Melissa GriffinMelissa Griffen, who has recently taken on the role of Editor-in-Chief of Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, also provides content for Healthcare Packaging and ProFood World Magazine. She started as an Editorial Intern at PMMI Media Group in 2019 and has been with the company ever since. Melissa was also a technical writer for Shotbox, a crafts startup company founded by the co-creator of Cricut. She graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University in 2020.

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Intelligent Vacuum Pumps Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs
Busch Vacuum’s Plus intelligent vacuum pumps are Industry 4.0 ready and user-friendly.
November 4, 2022
The R5 pumps are rotary vane vacuum pumps that are a part of Busch's intelligent Plus line of products.
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Orbis AROS product line for Robot Integration
The AROS products have high cubic density, are compliant with fire protection standards, and are fully recyclable at end of service life.
November 1, 2022
The ML6545-325, member of the AROS product line.
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What’s New at IBIE 2022
Innovation on the show floor ranges from electric diaphragm pumps to soft grippers that bakers are swarming to.
October 11, 2022
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Sustainability
Build a Sustainable Manufacturing Facility
Sustainability in a facility includes and goes beyond duty to the environment. It extends to operations, scheduling, and people.
October 10, 2022
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Dry Processing
FPS Showcases 72-in. Ambient Spiral Conveyor at IBIE
This spiral is designed for CIP and increased belt life, and conveys larger baked goods without needing to change their orientation as they exit the oven.
October 6, 2022
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Cleaning and Sanitation
Live From IBIE: Steam-Powered CIP Pneumatic Conveyor Belt From Steamerica
The dry vapor steamer allows companies to sanitize and clean down conveyor belts without the use of excess water.
September 30, 2022
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Robotics
Live From IBIE: Baker Bots Carry Heavier Payloads and Provide Refined Detail
Apex Motion Control enters the bread industry thanks to the Baker-Bot Max as well as cookie decoration.
September 28, 2022
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Regulatory
AI in FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety
Artificial intelligence is a team sport that has the potential to more easily mitigate or completely avoid emerging risks, say food industry experts.
September 1, 2022
From left to right: Cronan McNamara (Creme Global), Maria Velissariou (Global Corporate Research & Development), Nikos Manouselis (Agroknow).
Dry Processing
Coffee Conveying System Streamlines Production
Mayorga Organics increases production efficiency while reducing manual labor and saving time with immediate packaging.
July 15, 2022
The flexible screw conveyor at left transfers roasted coffee beans from the bulk bag discharger to the grinder, while the conveyor at right moves ground coffee to the bulk bag filler.
Industry News
Younger Generations Drive the Plant-based Meats Market Forward
Though more plant-based meats are available, fewer consumers are responding favorably to them. Those more likely to eat plant-based alternatives are Millennials and Gen Z-ers, but they’re looking for price parity with traditional proteins.
June 29, 2022
The plant-based meat market is on the rise.
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