Processing Equipment

Anysort Highlights Hawk-Eye Technology and Infrared Sorting

In the Processing Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Anysort U.S.A demonstrates its cloud quality sorting capabilities, multi-dimensional algorithm, and Hawk-Eye recognition technology.

October 1, 2021

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Sustainability

Diageo Opens Its First North American Carbon Neutral Whiskey Distillery

Diageo’s new distillery will operate using 100% renewable electricity, zero fossil fuels for production, and virtual metering technology, reflecting its commitment to net-zero carbon across direct operations by 2030.

September 30, 2021

Sustainability

Mars Pledges to Achieve Water Balance in High Water-Stressed Operations by 2025

Mars will partner with 30 other global businesses to accelerate progress against the global water crisis as it joins the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate’s Water Resilience Coalition.

September 29, 2021

Home

Door Adds Flexibility to Palletized Product Blast Freezing System

Allows pallets of all sizes to be placed in the Tippmann Group QFR Zone system

September 28, 2021

Food Safety

New Super Seal Sealing Head by Enercon at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Enercon debuts New Sealing Head at Las Vegas. The system offers packagers innovative new features that were previously only available with higher-end production models.

September 27, 2021

Industry News

Mars Petcare Announces Additional Investment in Arkansas Facility

The company is further expanding its Fort Smith facility’s manufacturing operations to meet the growing demand for wet dog and cat food.

September 27, 2021

Home

Using the Employee Lifecycle Approach to Address Workforce Challenges

With more workers attracted to remote work opportunities, manufacturers must recruit and maintain top talent for plant floors. An organization’s strengths and weaknesses can determine whether a potential employee chooses to join and remain at the company.

September 23, 2021

Sustainability

Smithfield Air Knife Energy Reduction Project Saves Compressed Air Costs

Smithfield Foods ties for second place in ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards in the project category.

September 22, 2021

Software

FDA Announces Low- or No-Cost Food Traceability Challenge Winners

Companies respond to the challenge with source to store, farm to fork, and more localized traceability solutions.

September 22, 2021

Software

Tech Companies to Help FDA With Track-and-Trace Solutions

A traceability system to match FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint is a must for food manufacturers. But traceability goals will require more than regulations; a partnership between technology providers and food manufacturers will be essential.

September 20, 2021

Industry News

McCormick 1st U.S.-headquartered Company Named as Global Compact LEAD

The designation demonstrates McCormick’s ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.

September 20, 2021

Processing Equipment

Conference Report: Maturing Craft Brew Industry Faces Channel & Generational Shifts

Take Five Video: In a maturing market, craft brewers are dealing with change on two fronts: the drastic, immediate impacts of pandemic-related channel shocks; and the slow, imperceptible tectonic landscape shift of generational, demographic change.

September 17, 2021

Podcasts

unPACKed with Packaging World: Is Paper the New Plastic

Listen as Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame member Pat Reynolds breaks down the increased use of paper-based bottles on the latest unPACKed with Packaging World podcast.

September 16, 2021