Business Drivers

What Food Processors Need to Know about Co-manufacturing

Companies have a choice to manufacture their products in-house, or send that work to a co-manufacturer, but the determining factors can vary depending on a processor’s goals.

October 9, 2024

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Business Drivers

Why Business Plans Fail and What You Can Do About It

The first step to successful execution of a plan is the existence of a clear, concise one in the first place—whether it be a strategic plan, an action plan, an annual operating plan, or any other plan variation.

October 2, 2024

Regulatory

FDA Urges Caution Amid Pet Food Salmonella and Listeria Contamination

Products from two different pet food brands have tested positive for both types of bacteria.

October 2, 2024

Podcasts

unPACKed Podcast: 2024 Snack Food Trends Report

Listen as PMMI's Director of Custom Research breaks down its latest Business intelligence report, highlighting evolving machinery in the snack food industry, particularly with sustainability challenges.

October 2, 2024

Software

How to Prepare for AI Implementation

From early conversations with AI companies to understanding the scope of solutions, following these steps can streamline AI implementation.

September 27, 2024

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

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