2018 Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award, Second Place Tie in the Project Category: Smithfield Packaged Meats

Smithfield’s facility in Sioux City, Iowa, replaced four of its water-intensive chip smokers with waterless smokers for its smoked meat products. Smithfield’s Carter Hanson explains how the new units reduce water usage by 98 percent, saving more than 1 million gallons of water a year.

Aug 28th, 2019
San Juan Salsa Co. uses the SP-64 Single Piston Filler from Hinds-Bock to package about 2,750 containers of salsa a week.
Salsa manufacturer takes the slow-and-steady approach to automation
A semi-automated piston filler paves the way for San Juan Salsa Co. to fully automate its packaging processes for the future.
Dec 9th, 2019
Food and beverage manufacturers are implementing creative recruitment and retention strategies as the sector faces a labor shortage.
Tackling the labor shortage
Food and beverage manufacturers need to invest in creative recruitment and retention strategies that will win over the hearts and minds of the next generation of skilled workers.
Dec 6th, 2019
Yogesh Sabnis, Borden Dairy Company Chief Supply Chain
Borden appoints new chief supply chain officer
Yogesh Sabnis joins company
Dec 5th, 2019
To meet increased demand for its Drumstick Squashies candy, Swizzels Matlow installed the TOMRA Nimbus optical sorter, which inspects the candies in free fall, allowing the entire surface area of the product to be inspected.
Make the most out of your inspection equipment
From metal detectors to x-rays to leak detection technology, inspection equipment can not only prevent foreign material contamination — thus preventing the dreaded recall — but improve production efficiency, enhance product quality and reduce food waste.
Dec 5th, 2019
Packaging for Origin Almond’s almond juice includes an HPP-compatible 38-mm HDPE closure in the company’s signature yellow color.
Two Exceptional Brands Each Gifted with 0.5M Free Closures
A medical food for chemo/radiation patients and a low-sugar, carb, and calorie cold-pressed almond juice impress judges of Silgan Closures’ first Free Closures for a Year competition.
Nov 2nd, 2019
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Nov 26th, 2019
Klearfold RPET100 is a plastic folding carton made from 100% post-consumer recycled material.
Recyclable Materials Aim to Keep More Plastics Out of Landfills
Plastic container manufacturers are answering the call from consumers for higher percentages of post-consumer recycled materials and easier recyclability of used containers.
Dec 4th, 2019
For the Blessings in a Backpack project at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the robotic line from Universal Robots and Allied Technology picked and loaded six different food items into a pouch.
Robots and Cobots Chip in to Pack Food for Hungry Kids
Showcasing the capabilities of several automation suppliers in the Robotics Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a PMMI cooperation with Blessings in a Backpack filled more than 6,000 bags of food for kids facing food insecurity.
Dec 4th, 2019
Source: PMMI Business Intelligence: Trends and Advances in Food Processing and Packaging 2019
Food processors focus on health, shelf life, plant-based alternatives
The global food packaging market will reach $400 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of between 4 percent and 5 percent, according to a new report from PMMI Business Intelligence.
Dec 4th, 2019
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Quick Hits: FDA Issues Warning Letters to CBD Makers
The FDA issued warning letters to 15 companies selling illegal cannabidiol products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Dec 4th, 2019
A new report has been issued that highlights consumers’ desire to support brands that protect the environment.
Report: 37% of Consumers Willing to Pay More for Eco-Friendly Products
Of 1,000 U.S. consumers surveyed, 37% are seeking out and willing to pay more than 5% for environmentally-friendly products—a trend is expected to continue to grow.
Nov 6th, 2019
The OpX Leadership Network's Asset Reliability Solutions Group developed a roadmap that can enable CPGs to improve manufacturing performance with the four points shown in the graphic above.
Assessing your company’s operational readiness
A successful asset reliability process requires strong relationships between internal and external stakeholders and an implementation plan that clarifies their roles.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Matteo Bonfanti, designer at Ghelfi Ondulati, Italy
Combining Digital Print and Corrugated Packaging for a “Box that Learns”
Matteo Bonfanti, designer at Ghelfi Ondulati, Italy, spoke today at Digital Print for Packaging Europe in Berlin, about a recent project that combined traditional materials, new technologies and one HP digital printer, to reach consumers in a timely way.
Dec 3rd, 2019
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Dairy industry leaders taking to Capitol Hill
To tell lawmakers: Pass USMCA deal now
Dec 3rd, 2019
4 Workplace Safety Topics
4 workforce safety topics you should review
With today’s tight labor market, it is even more crucial to keep plant floor workers safe. See ProFood World’s top advice for protecting people and machinery.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Joyce Fassl, editor-in-chief, ProFood World
Navigating a very complex industry
Transparency, sustainability, regulations, customer demands and the labor shortage all add up to make your job very demanding. Can automation come to the rescue?
Dec 3rd, 2019
The move to 100% rPET bottles includes the brands Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite as well as Bonaqua water, comprising 40 different variants
Coca-Cola Sweden Moves to 100% rPET for All its Bottles
The move is set to eliminate the use of 3,500 tons of virgin plastic each year in Sweden, with a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions over pre-transition levels.
Nov 26th, 2019
Bruce Main, president of design safety engineering, inc. and machine safety consultant to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Potential OSHA updates are poised to increase productivity
Keeping plant workers safe while maintaining production efficiency is paramount in food and beverage operations. But there’s a huge opportunity in the offing as OSHA prepares to revamp its lockout standards.
Dec 2nd, 2019
The sanitizing process can be modified with the addition of improved application equipment, refinement of the chemistry used and personnel training.
Getting a consistent, repeatable, validated wash
Automated systems abound as legacy systems get the boot. New cleaning and sanitizing technologies help food and beverage manufacturers keep workers and food safe while minimizing water usage.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Shibuya ESL Liquid filling equipment for HDPE and PET bottles provides an ultra-clean filling and sealing environment. Features include programmable weight-controlled filling, data collection of filling and sealing operations, automated cleaning system, and CIP monitoring and trending.
HP Hood takes the fast track to expansion
An idle cultured dairy products plant is converted into a technologically advanced plant that produces and packages fluid milk for extended shelf life dairy beverages by installing technologies to advance the facility’s food safety and control systems.
Dec 2nd, 2019
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Hostess Brands to buy Voortman
Will provide entry into wafer and sugar-free cookie categories
Dec 2nd, 2019
By scanning a QR code on the bottom of the Friso infant formula packaging, consumers can learn about the product's journey from the farm to their home.
Live from AIPIA: QR Code Accesses Baby Formula’s ‘Grass-to-Glass’ Journey
Nov 26th, 2019
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Global Food Forum conversation
PMMI’s Senior Vice President, Glen Long, and Vice President of Industry Services, Tom Egan, share their biggest takeaways from the 2019 Global Food Forum and how these trends will impact packaging and processing.
Nov 29th, 2019
The Functional Film Complex PET Bottle from Dai Nippon Printing Co. won the Diamond Award in the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards by Dow for delivering the functionality of glass without the drawbacks.
The best in packaging
The winners of the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards from Dow feature innovative technology that emphasizes sustainability and improving the user experience.
Nov 27th, 2019
Honest Dairy in China collaborated with Noluma to create packaging that protects the nutrients and taste of its yogurt while extending the product’s shelf from 18 to 21 days.
Keeping light out of dairy packaging
Noluma’s light protection technology illuminates how manufacturers can create packaging that keeps light from damaging their milk products.
Nov 27th, 2019
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Hostess strengthens executive leadership team
Will further support growth initiatives
Nov 27th, 2019
Ken Langhorn, Ross Vp Of Sales
ROSS appoints new vice president of sales
Ken Langhorn taking on new role
Nov 25th, 2019
John Beach, project manager, RedViking
Implementing Modern Technology to Reduce Downtime Troubleshooting
Introducing the newest technology to your facility may come with a steep learning curve, but the benefits are especially large when it comes to a reduction in downtime troubleshooting.
Nov 25th, 2019
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Bumble Bee Foods enters into an asset purchase agreement
Begins Chapter 11 proceedings
Nov 22nd, 2019
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Navigating the multi-marketing landscape
Multi-Channel Marketing Update: How Best to Reach Today's Buyer
Nov 22nd, 2019
Costa Coffee Ceo Jill Mc Donald
Costa Coffee appoints Jill McDonald as CEO
Current CEO stepping down
Nov 21st, 2019
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Association membership hits an all-time high with induction of 2019 Fall Class
Association membership hits an all-time high with induction of 2019 Fall Class
Nov 21st, 2019