Automation

Automation Eliminates Hand-Labeling at Rumiano Cheese

For decades, employees at Rumiano hand-applied labels to its cheese products. A new weigh price labeler reduced labor for that task while increasing throughput.

September 27, 2024

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Automation

How Automation Helped a Sandwich Maker Overcome Labor Scarcity

The Sandwich King couldn’t find enough workers to handle its high-volume production line. A new depositor solved that problem while increasing output and reducing food waste too.

September 25, 2024

Processing Instrumentation

Duravant Expands Into China and Appoints Country Manager

Duravant

Duravant establishes entity in China and appoints executive Denver Lu to lead local growth strategies and infrastructure expansion.

September 24, 2024

Inspection

Technology Excellence Awards Spotlight Innovations at PACK EXPO

Videos reveal finalists’ new technologies, with online voting beginning October 28 and onsite voting available during the event.

September 23, 2024

Inspection

Frozen Vegetable Processor Lowers Labor with In-Line Product Inspection

La Huerta installed an optical sorter on its IQF vegetable line and decreased the volume of good product in its reject stream by 35%.

September 20, 2024

Sustainability

Emerging Brands Get a Jump Start at Expansion at PACK EXPO International

New show feature Emerging Brands Central offers free educational sessions and one-on-one consultations for businesses looking to scale up.

September 20, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

AI Delivers Benefits Today and Tomorrow, According to PMMI Report

Artificial Intelligence innovations will be on display at PACK EXPO International 2024.

September 16, 2024

Regulatory

Boar's Head Closes Virginia Plant After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

Recalled deli products produced at the facility have resulted in a reported 57 hospitalizations and nine deaths due to listeria infection. The brand is implementing company-wide food safety measures as a result.

September 16, 2024

Software

The Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging and Processing

Despite the buzz around AI in packaging and processing, concerns like security and data hallucinations are causing hesitation about the technology.

September 12, 2024

IIoT

Five AI Solutions Currently Helping Packaging and Processing

PMMI White Paper highlights AI applications expected to have the most significant impact within the packaging and processing industry.

September 5, 2024

Regulatory

CDC Issues Warning for Recalled Boar’s Head Products as Listeria Outbreak Grows

The CDC is warning people to avoid eating recalled deli meat as a listeria outbreak leads to 57 hospitalizations and nine deaths.

September 5, 2024

Inspection

Fortress Goes Big at PACK EXPO International in Booth S-1758, South Building

Fortress Technology Inc.

PACK EXPO 2024 will be the biggest food safety showcase in Fortress Technology's history, taking food packagers and processors on a personal journey through how to keep pace with HACCP, HARPC and FDA-driven processing regulations and strategies.

September 3, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

PMMI Report: The Top Three Impacts of AI on Packaging Operations

Industry experts are finding AI is more of an evolution than a revolution – boosting areas like staff productivity while still requiring oversight in its current form.

August 30, 2024