ProFood World's Take on COVID-19

ProFood World's editors summarize the destruction and innovation caused by the 2020 pandemic.

Feb 15, 2021

ProFood World's editors rounded up our hard hitting COVID-19 articles from the 2020 pandemic. Despite facing major set backs, the hardship of the past year lead to industry innovations. Fill out the form below to download COVID-19's Effect on the Food and Beverage Packaging Industry for a comprehensive collection of related news.

Filling the Workforce Gap in Packaging and Processing

No production line can run without the people to support it. Lisa Rathburn, Vice President of Operations at the Marzetti Company, explores why food and beverage manufacturers are struggling to hire workers, what they can do to close the gap, and how to build a future-ready workforce.

The above image shows a sake master and his assistant working with a Koji fungus-based product for brewery operations.

Japanese Fungus Enhances Protein Processing, Cuts Footprint

This 14-head combination scale drops 5-lb portions of Frozen French fries into a vertical form/fill/seal system below.

Vertical Bagger Helps French Fry Maker Scale Up

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Through the Line Podcast: Overwrapping and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Safeguard Meat Packs

Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications

Proteins Innovations Report

Discover cutting-edge protein packaging innovations from PACK EXPO International 2024! Our editorial team spotlights hygienic equipment and materials designed for the demanding protein sector. From IP66-rated washdown systems and all-servo chub packaging to advanced auto-bagging technology and compostable trays replacing EPS, this report reveals how manufacturers are addressing clean, safe design while improving efficiency.

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Dairy Food & Beverage Innovations Report

Discover cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions in the inaugural Packaging World/ProFood World Innovations Report. From high-speed filling machines to mono-material lids, see how the latest advancements from PACK EXPO International 2024 are driving safety, sustainability, and extended shelf life—shaping the future of dairy food and beverage packaging.

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ProFood World's Take on COVID-19

Filling the Workforce Gap in Packaging and Processing

Japanese Fungus Enhances Protein Processing, Cuts Footprint

Vertical Bagger Helps French Fry Maker Scale Up

Through the Line Podcast: Overwrapping and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Safeguard Meat Packs

Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications

Barnum Mechanical Brings End-to-End Process Expertise to PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Loma Systems to Showcase the Latest in Inspection Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025

TNA Solutions to Showcase Pellet Fryer and Intelligent Integrated Systems at PACK EXPO

2025 PACK EXPO Processing Showcase

2025 PACK EXPO Facilities & Infrastructure Directory

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