Industry News

Refresco to Acquire 3 Coca-Cola U.S. Production Facilities

The prospective transaction involves long-term agreements for contract manufacturing activities and makes Refresco one of Coca-Cola’s strategic third-party contract manufacturers in the U.S.

August 5, 2021

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Industry News

PepsiCo Selling Juice Brands for More Than $3 Billion

The transaction will allow the company to concentrate on growing its current portfolio of diverse offerings, such as healthier snacks, zero-calorie beverages, and products like SodaStream.

August 4, 2021

Home

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Is Back

After more than a year of virtual events, the largest in-person and most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, featuring the return of the Processing Zone, will take place in September.

August 3, 2021

Processing Equipment

Beverage Manufacturing: Machines Needed for a Smarter Plant Floor

With 67% of beverage manufacturers planning to eventually add additional packaging equipment to their operations, flexibility is the key element that is needed in new machinery.

July 30, 2021

Industry News

A New Season Begins for ProFood World

Launched in 2016, ProFood World continues its successful reign as the food industry’s fastest growing media brand. However, a change is brewing.

July 29, 2021

Beverage

Pandemic-Related Health and Hygiene Consumer Trends Affecting Beverage Market

Product safety demands and active health management are two areas that have increased since the start of the pandemic, and the results on the beverage industry will likely be long-term.

July 26, 2021

Processing Instrumentation

CTI Foods Automates Its Hot to Handle Taco Packaging Line

Tacobots efficiently upgrade and automate production with a unique two-pick mechanical tool. The recent line integration project wins a 2021 Manufacturing Innovation Award from ProFood World.

July 23, 2021

Conveying & Product Handling

Increase in Online Grocery Shopping Impacts Beverage Pack Sizes and Machine Needs

Manufacturers are being pressed to readjust strategies or accelerate previously made plans in order to address the e-commerce channel surge and meet related demands.

July 15, 2021

IIoT

Beverage Manufacturers Turn to Dynamic Machines and Automation to Meet SKU Expansion

Manufacturers are being pressed on all fronts to expand offerings in the beverage market, and they are turning to OEMs and suppliers to offer solutions at all points in the manufacturing process.

July 9, 2021

Industry News

General Mills Buys Tyson Foods’ Pet Treats Business

The purchase complements General Mills’ petfood line and plays a part in the reshaping of the company’s portfolio for growth.

July 7, 2021

IIoT

Smart Manufacturing Platform Transforms Poultry Processing

U.S. government-funded CESMII is using ThinkIQ’s intelligence platform to drive smart manufacturing in a pilot project at a chicken rendering plant. The findings could help improve efficiencies across all kinds of energy-intensive industries.

July 6, 2021

Industry News

Nestlé Announces 2 Major U.S. Expansions

The company will be investing a total of $282 million on projects to expand manufacturing operations at its existing King William County, Va., Purina PetCare and Nestlé’s Gaffney, S.C., facilities.

July 6, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Manufacturers Use Reformulation and Labeling to Align with Consumer Trend

Health-conscious consumers are looking for better-for-you food and beverage options and are willing to spend more to get them. Manufacturers are meeting this demand with cleaner formulations and clearer labeling.

June 30, 2021