HomeSmithfield Foods2017 Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award winnerSep 4th, 2017HomeLooking Ahead to New Packaging Material InnovationPackaging engineers and product developers must work together to create new sustainable initiatives in packaging material innovation.HomeTechnology Built for the Open Road Hits the Plant FloorGeneral Mills turns to Sena Technologies—known for its Bluetooth motorcycle helmets—to train machine operators while social distancing.Business IntelligenceNear-Term Technology Expansion in the Food and Beverage IndustriesRemote access and robotics are two areas in the Food and Beverage industries that are poised to see some growth moving into 2021, though the industries as a whole are expected to contract.HomeGolden State Foods Names Subsidiary PresidentChad Buechel tapped to lead KanPak U.S., will be responsible for all aspects of the businessHomeForemost Farms USA Ceasing Cheese Plant OperationsWisconsin site’s doors are scheduled to close permanently this summer.HomeLittle Red Box Gets First Redesign in DecadesA brand refresh for Sun-Maid’s raisin and other whole-fruit products includes changes that aim to appeal to millennial shoppers looking for healthy snacks for their families.HomeShrink Sleeve Fits Fine for Cannabis Seltzer & Soda LineWith varied SKUs for CM/CP business, plus a quickly growing in-house brand of its own, this cannabis-infused beverage producer found that shrink sleeve labeling is the right solution for just about any and all form factors, whether glass, PET, or cans.Process InstrumentationNew Technologies Feed the Hunger for InformationTrying to keep up with productivity, quality, safety, sustainability, and other industry demands, food and beverage plants are turning increasingly to the innovations found in today’s sensor instrumentation.Process InstrumentationIO-Link Connects the Food and Beverage IndustryThe proliferation of digital protocols has made it easier for producers to get the information they need from their instrumentation. Sensor suppliers explain why IO-Link is gaining particular traction.HomeEconomic Outlook: 2020 and BeyondDiscussing the current economic outlook amidst a “double black swan event,” Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics presented “Guidance in an Uncertain Economy” last week as part of PMMI’s Executive Leadership Conference.HomeDirect Digital Print Brings AR Experience to Beverage CansBy printing a QR code on the side of aluminum beverage cans, this Canadian firm and three partnering beverage producers are lifting spirits in this time of pandemic.HomeEmerson Expanding Manufacturing Space and Creating New Innovation Center in ColoradoCenter will enhance advanced measurement technologies for food and beverage, power and energy industries.Processing EquipmentIt’s All About the Cost, Not the PriceJust like all change management, total cost of ownership is a journey that has transformational results when successfully implemented.HomeBoombox-Inspired Shippers Reinforce ‘Soda with Soul’ PropositionWith the COVID-19 lockdown, U.K. craft soda company Dalston’s unveils new shippers for its growing online sales that pay homage to its music roots, while introducing new consumers to the brands’ values and personality.HomeMachine Efficiency and the Impacts of Sustainable PackagingMany primary packaging lines are no longer dedicated to a single product as SKUs increase, impacting line efficiency. Sustainable material changes may also create challenges.HomeSupply Chains Race to Match Shifting COVID-19 Consumer BehaviorAbe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, discusses what retailers can expect in terms of changing consumer behavior—namely a shift away from commercial/foodservice, and toward e-commerce and retail.Processing EquipmentBehind the Shield: InvisiShield Defends Fresh-Cut Produce from Harmful PathogensThe anti-microbial packaging acts as a final kill step in the supply chain.HomeQuest for a Plastic Packaging Circular EconomyEliminating unnecessary plastic, sustainable innovation, and circulating plastic within the economy are the three goals of more than 450 global partner companies seeking to keep plastic waste out of the environment.HomeDanone North America Names New LeaderBeverage industry veteran Shane Grant becomes executive vice president and CEO.COVID-19PepsiCo Working around ShortagesCompany introduces direct-to-consumer service to deliver products and meet increased demand during pandemic.
