HomeReadyPack case packerThe ReadyPack from Somic offers reduced footprint, simple design, and fast availability.Pat ReynoldsSep 24th, 2019HomeReport: Innovative New Machinery at PACK EXPO ConnectsPMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the machinery category.Facility Design / Construction / ServicesUnilever Engineers Fit a Factory Into a 40-foot ContainerThe ‘nano factory’ enables flexibility and agility in production capability, particularly in terms of testing new products and responding quickly to changes in consumer demand.SustainabilityMcCormick Ranked World’s 6th Most Sustainable CorporationCompany advances 16 spots and achieves its highest ranking to date five years after its debut on the prestigious list.HomeExpressed Juice's Landfill-Biodegradable Bottles Withstand HPP PressureFlorida-based premium juice distributor finds the perfect mix of technology and shelf appeal with its biodegradable bottles.HomeCOVID Trickle-Down Tied to Potential Corrugated ShortageThe pandemic has pushed e-commerce into overdrive, boosting the demand for corrugated shipping boxes while also slowing down recycling efforts and supply chains, creating a potential problem (or a great opportunity) for the corrugated industry.SponsoredThe recipe to reduce microbes.Meet the Synexis® BioDefense System, the pioneering technology that attacks viruses, bacteria, mold, odors, and insects in the air and on surfaces. Learn More.HomeDuravant Launches nVenia, a Duravant Operating CompanyDuravant launches nVenia, LLC, a new operating company within its Packaging Solutions Segment formed by combining Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein, and Ohlson into a single entity.HomeHow FDA Food Supply Data Supports COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionIn the latest FDA Voices post, Dr. Stephen Hahn and Frank Yiannas, M.P.H. discuss how the new data analysis tool, 21 FORWARD, is helping food and agriculture workers receive vaccines.Heating, Cooling and FreezingWave Freezer Boosts Cookie Dough ProductionFor production of the frozen cookie dough bits that appear in ice creams, Rhino Foods has found a cryogenic freezer that provides good vibrations for their sweet sensations.Industry NewsProMach Acquires BarteltThe transaction will expand the company’s portfolio of solutions in pouch packaging, cartoning, and shrink packaging.SustainabilityMnTAP Identifies Sustainability Improvements for August Schell Brewing Co.Intern program provides brewery with solutions to reduce wastewater and improve recycling efforts.SponsoredThe recipe to reduce microbes.Meet the Synexis® BioDefense System, the pioneering technology that attacks viruses, bacteria, mold, odors, and insects in the air and on surfaces. Learn More.Food SafetyEliminating Preservatives With Cold PressureAll bacteria isn't bad bacteria and sometimes food additives can literally take guts.HomeFiber-based Cup for Mac & CheeseKraft Mac & Cheese, a beloved staple on American tables for more than 80 years, today announced it is developing and testing the brand’s first-ever recyclable fiber-based microwavable cup.Industry NewsBarilla Buys Fresh Pasta Delivery StartupBarilla is dipping its toe into the home delivery sector with the acquisition of the UK company.SustainabilityFood Processing Sustainability PracticesHow food processors are tackling sustainable operations. Watch this six-minute video with Bill Gill at Smithfield Foods as he chats with Joyce Fassl of ProFood World about Smithfield's 20-year, award-winning journey to sustainability.SustainabilityPepsiCo Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040The company is moving to build a more resilient, sustainable food system, while reducing its absolute GHG emissions worldwide.Industry NewsDoggie Desserts: New Ben & Jerry’s LineIce cream maker Ben & Jerry’s enters the fast-growing pet food marketIndustry NewsUtz Buying Vitner’s BrandThe transaction complements the company’s strategy of expanding in major metro areas and will secure a foothold for Utz in the Midwest and Chicago.Industry NewsMaple Leaf Foods Expanding Plant Protein CapacityThe move promotes the company’s strategy to support its high-growth plant protein business through the effective deployment of capital.
