Regulatory

Perdue Recalls More Than 83 Tons of Chicken Products For Possible Metal Contamination

The problem was discovered after Perdue received consumer complaints about metal wire embedded in the food, according to the USDA.

August 19, 2024

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Security

The Core Principles and Elements of Business Continuity Planning

Supply chain and regulatory issues, cybersecurity, and your people and assets should all figure prominently in your plans for risk management.

August 14, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

How to Take an Emerging Brand to the Next Level

Via Oliveto is a family business that had long been hampered by a labor-intensive production process. A fully automated baking line has let them quadruple their flatbread output.

August 13, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

Soft Robotics Divests its Gripping Business to The Schmalz Group, Reforms as Oxipital AI

Oxipital AI

Oxipital AI will focus on powerful visual AI solutions for manufacturing process optimization and automation.

August 8, 2024

Sustainability

Long-Term Efforts Drive Sustainability for our SEMA Finalists

With continually increasing demand for transparency, it’s not enough to set meaningful environmental goals; the programs need to be in place to make those goals achievable.

July 26, 2024

Processing Instrumentation

Vemac Names Mario Ori President

Middleby Food Processing Group

Industry veteran brings expertise in automation and meat processing to lead Vemac's growth and innovation.

July 25, 2024

Inspection

Star Quality: See Fortress Technology's Icon X-Ray AT PACK EXPO International 2024

Fortress Technology Inc.

Visit Booth S-1758, where Fortress will have its biggest equipment presentation ever, including the Icon X-ray inspection system, which increases efficiency in food inspection.

July 22, 2024

Sustainability

Overcoming the Pitfalls of Anaerobic Digestion

Anaerobic digesters continue to increase in popularity. Though the paybacks can be considerable, it’s no small investment up front. Make sure you get it right for your operation.

July 19, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

Looking to Technology for Strategic Workforce Allocation and Skill Development

Brand owners are searching for ways to digitalize training and use technology to complement human skills.

July 3, 2024

Sustainability

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

Automation & Digital Transformation

Why Communication is Crucial for a Successful Vertical Startup in Packaging

Learn why OEMs and CPGs should maintain open communication from initial planning through operation for a successful vertical startup.

June 28, 2024

Regulatory

Ice Cream From Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich, and Others Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

FDA sampling of the ice creams produced by a single contract manufacturer revealed the presence of Listeria.

June 27, 2024

Sustainability

PACK EXPO International 2024 Offers Robust Sustainability Education Programs

Companies including Dow, Amazon, Clorox, Nestle, Dr. Bronner's, WestRock, and Conagra will share best practices at the new Sustainability Central exhibit.

June 25, 2024