Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Aseptic Processing Unlocks Sustainable Benefits at Suntado Dairy Facility

The vertically integrated contract manufacturer opened its greenfield plant in Idaho this year, with the latest technology for aseptic and ESL beverage processing, and an eye toward serving an international customer base.

August 22, 2024

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Automation & Digital Transformation

How Canadian CPGs Pick Their Next Machine Supplier

Consumer packaged goods manufacturers in Canada prioritize things like reliability in their packaging machinery, while factors like country of origin are less important.

August 20, 2024

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

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