Cindy DubinSustainabilityBioplastic breakthroughsAn advanced bioplastic made from renewable resources enhances a range of rigid and flexible packaging.August 15, 2017HomeIntegrated straw could stir up interest in energy drinksNew can design called Strawster features a self-activated straw that appears when the tab of the can is engaged.August 14, 2017BeverageA twist on the soda bottleThe new Fanta PET bottle is “twisted” like an orange to convey flavor and maintain form.June 30, 2017BeveragePET peevesAn opportunity to create a market for non-colored problematic PET bottles may be available that does not exist today.June 15, 2017Frozen & Refrigerated FoodsEasy as ThaiCustom thermoformed, compartmentalized lidded trays for Easy Home Chef’s meal kits are designed for each specific recipe created by the company.May 4, 2017RoboticsRobot moves cooking vessel from one processing or ingredient station (heat, mix, etc.) to anotherA robot named APRIL allows food manufacturers to move a cooking vessel from one processing/ingredient station (heat, mix, etc.) to another on an industrial scale.May 4, 2017BeverageThe case for a cleaner canThe SmarterSeal can topper is a pliable overcap that keeps a can lid sanitary. It is injection molded of polypropylene or low-density polyethylene, making it pliable, durable and 100% recyclable.May 3, 2017SustainabilityStart-of-life packagingCartons are made mainly from a renewable resource: paper sourced from well-managed forests where new trees are planted to replace harvested ones.April 26, 2017HomeThe move to transparent packaging is clearTransparent packaging is in line with other trends, such as companies sharing their ingredient sourcing policies and trace-to-origin information on packaging.March 6, 2017Food SafetyFood safety and flavor benefits outweigh the cost of HPPThe high pressure processing equipment sector is projected to reach a value of $500.3 million by 2022, according to a recent report.March 3, 2017Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesProcessing InstrumentationSoftware Innovations for Processing at Automation Fair: Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data Visualization, Model Predictive ControlSee what software innovations to improve processing operations were showcased at Rockwell Automation's Automation Fair 2025 in Chicago, Ill.ControlsProcessing at Automation Fair 2025: Data Visibility for Yield Improvement, Predictive Machine Control, and Food Safety TraceabilityIndustry NewsThrough the Line Podcast: Experts Urge Clear Framing on Ultra-Processed FoodsFood SafetySuppliers Offer Tips to Ensure Food Safety in ProcessingSponsor ContentSanitary Drum Filling System for Viscous Food Products
