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How to Evaluate OEE in Food Processing Operations

Joe Zembas, former project manager at Procter & Gamble, taps into decades of CPG experience as he explains how food processors can evaluate, improve, and maintain overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

December 4, 2024

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FDA and USDA Seek Input on Food Date Labeling Practices

The FDA and USDA have issued a Request for Information to gather insights on food date labeling practices, aiming to address consumer confusion and reduce food waste.

December 4, 2024

FDA and USDA Seek Input on Food Date Labeling Practices

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December 2, 2024

What Snack Producers Want in Their Machinery

Consumer trends like on-the-go products are swaying snack producers’ needs in both packaging and processing machinery.

November 25, 2024

Snack producer survey participants noted a need for more automation that can accommodate things like troubleshooting or new product innovations.

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Accelerated Biological Aging

Research highlights the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and faster biological aging.

November 15, 2024

Ultra-processed Foods

New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast

One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.

November 12, 2024

Snack producer interview participants expect to see continued demand for new packaging types and SKUs, like variety packs and single-serve sizes.

Connectivity and Financial Pressure Impact Contract Packaging and Manufacturing

Co-packs and co-mans in the food industry are working through trends including a push toward connectivity, customization, and sustainable ingredients.

November 1, 2024

CP/CMs can stand out to food producer customers and consumers with clear communication about clean ingredients and sustainability benefits.

Co-Mans and Co-Packs See Bottlenecks Across Packaging and Processing Lines

From processing to inspection and quality assurance, contract manufacturers and packagers are finding problems across several aspects of production.

October 24, 2024

Nearly 1/5 (19%) of CP/CMs say secondary packaging is a source of bottlenecks.

unPACKed podcast: Correcting Outdated Perception of Manufacturing

Hear Terry Iverson, founder of CHAMPION Now, discuss his mission to change obsolete beliefs about manufacturing, highlighting the shift toward automation and technology-driven careers.

October 23, 2024

McDonald’s Accuses Meat Packers of Price Fixing in Lawsuit

The fast-food company is suing four large meat companies over an alleged price fixing scheme for beef.

October 22, 2024

McDonald's suit claims Tyson, JBS, Cargil, and National Beef Packaging Company collectively control over 80% of the U.S. beef market.

PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion

The acquisition will complement PepsiCo's portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand that spans multiple food categories.

October 11, 2024

Siete Foods acquired by PepsiCo

Mars to Acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion

The transaction unites two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios of brands and will enable Mars to further shape the future of snacking and serve more consumers globally.

August 14, 2024

WG & CPMA to Develop Sustainable Produce Packaging Guidelines by Dec. 2025

A new working group spearheaded by the organizations will create guidelines to unify North American supply chain protocols.

July 1, 2024

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