505 Southwestern names new president

Ted Gardner to lead company

Jul 15, 2019

505 Southwestern logo

505 Southwestern has appointed Ted Gardner as president. Prior joining the company, Gardner held leadership roles at several companies, including General Mills, Heinz, Conagra and Unified Grocers. He also was president of Authentic Specialty Foods and the owner of the La Victoria & Embasa salsa and pepper brands.

Beverage Innovations Report

Proteins Innovations Report

Conveying Innovations Report

Through the Line Podcast: Training and Development in the Age of Automation

Automation isn’t replacing people; it’s freeing them. But for companies to realize the full benefits of this evolution, they must commit to one essential principle: continuous training and upskilling.

The new decanter has helped the longtime olive cooperative meet demand by increasing its production four-fold.

Olive Mill Quadruples Capacity with Decanter

The Monterrey plant is a pioneer in Mexico, being the first in the beverage production sector to use this Valco Melton technology.

Topo Chico Innovates in Case Gluing and Sealing with Valco Melton’s EcoStitch

Improving Worker Retention in Food Production

Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications

Break out of the ordinary: see what’s new in food packaging & processing

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas you’ll see machinery in action and new tech from 2,300 suppliers, collaborate with experts and explore transformative solutions. Join us this month to experience a breakthrough in food packaging and processing.

Liquid Foods Innovations Report

Welcome to the inaugural Packaging World/ProFood World Innovations Report on liquid food packaging, drawn from nearly 300 PACK EXPO International booth visits (Chicago, Nov. 3–6, 2024). Our editors highlight the most groundbreaking equipment and materials—supported by video demos—that promise to transform how liquid foods are processed, packaged, and delivered.

Learn More