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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.

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure
Simmons Foods Facilities Ensure Worker Safety
The implementation of SlipNot anti-slip flooring technology protects employees at a meat producer from slipping or tripping on wet, hazardous surfaces.
May 19, 2022
Even when wet from liquids, detergent, and oils, the SlipNot surface retains its high-friction qualities, so production can continue despite the presence of liquids that would otherwise bring it to a halt.
Dry Processing
Cheese Expo Panel: Supply Chain Challenges Hit U.S. Dairy Exporters | Label Your Bioengineered Foods Correctly
With difficulties getting product to customers, a panel of cheese and milk makers discuss supply chain woes and post-pandemic realities during the Cheese Expo in Milwaukee. Also featured, AIB International’s course covers complying with NBFDS.
May 6, 2022
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Regulatory
Proper Labeling of Bioengineered Food With AIB
AIB International provides a course in dotting I’s and crossing T’s in complying with NBFDS, applicable to the entire food and beverage industry.
May 4, 2022
AMS provides a Bioengineered Label to comply with NBFDS.
Processing Equipment
Cucina Fresca Reduces Downtime With Easy Washdown Thermoformer
Gourmet foods manufacturer installs Ossid machine to improve production efficiency and meet order timelines.
March 15, 2022
The ReeForm T45 features a stainless steel frame and sheeting for easy sanitation in washdown environments as well as a user-friendly control panel.
Processing Equipment
PACK EXPO Innovations Report: Machinery for the Food Industry
PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you the Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in machinery for the food industry.
March 11, 2022
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Beverage
Automated Canning Line Improves Efficiency, Reduces Costs
PSA’s customer service and CB50C counter-pressure integrated canning line allow farm-based brewery to increase production, opening the doors to further locally grown and produced beers.
February 14, 2022
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Food Safety
Combatting Foodborne Illness Inside and Outside of the Plant | Tyson, Conagra Brands, Kerry Expanding Production
Non-profit asserts education is key to reducing foodborne illness and efforts must start with leadership. Also on Take Five: Tyson breaks ground on $355 million bacon facility, while Conagra Brands expands Slim Jim production in Ohio.
February 11, 2022
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Regulatory
Step Up Against Foodborne Illness
Nonprofit emphasizes education and proper food safety culture as the means to reducing and preventing contamination.
January 24, 2022
Stop Foodborne Illness aims to get certain strains of Salmonella in poultry declared pathogens, following the same process it used to combat E.coli.
Processing Instrumentation
Smoked Fish Business Upscales With Automation
Hardy Buoys turns to an automated bagging line to meet increasing customer demands, saving $3,500 per week in labor.
January 18, 2022
The Plan It RotoBagger inside the Hardy Buoys facility includes a multi-head weigher, the RotoBagger, a pre-made pouch machine, with a platform and sanitary washdown inclined conveyor.
Beverage
Beverage Industry Trends: Consumers, E-Commerce, and Global Market Challenges | How to Successfully Adopt AI Applications
Consumers are demanding more of today’s beverage market, but supply chain issues and labor shortages are creating challenges. Also on today's Take Five video: Industry expert provides insight on how to efficiently apply AI to facilities.
November 19, 2021
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Workforce
The Efficiency Imperative: Doing More with Less on the Process Floor
External forces are shaping plant operations, and as a result, food manufacturers are reevaluating how they operate—not just to survive, but to thrive.
The processing techniques help achieve and maintain quality and nutritional value.
Food Ingredients
Six Insect Processing Techniques to Note Amid $28 Billion Market Trend
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Industry News
Ease Employee Concerns by Engaging with Them
All employees in the fruit and vegetable processing plant were evacuated by the time first responders arrived, per a News 12 New Jersey report.
Facilities, Design & Infrastructure
New Jersey Produce Plant Experiences Structural Collapse
Sanitary Liquid Drum Filling System for Food-Grade Applications
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Sanitary Liquid Drum Filling System for Food-Grade Applications