Regulatory

Training is critical for the success of FSMA

FSMA Collaborative Training Forum launches new web page.

January 8, 2018

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW): Page 206

Beverage

New bottle for Vitaminwater reduces weight by 15%

Coca-Cola redesigns its Vitaminwater bottle, using a new structure that weighs less, has better stacking strength, allows for improved label application, and provides stronger packaging performance.

January 5, 2018

Bakery & Snack

Sunlight-activated ink answers the question, ‘Where is Chester?’

Said to be the largest commercial use of photochromic inks by a CPG, a promotion by PepsiCo Mexico uses light-sensitive inks to reveal Chester the Cheetah on bags of its Frito-Lay snacks.

January 5, 2018

Beverage

Tin-ties meet automation

This New York coffee producer needed to automate the application of tin-tie reclosures to its bags of ground and whole-bean coffee. An ingenious and affordable machine was the result.

January 5, 2018

Regulatory

FDA announces enforcement discretion policy for certain FSMA regulations

The agency is exercising enforcement discretion to allow time to consider changes or other approaches to address concerns regarding the application of these provisions.

January 4, 2018

Pumps/Valves

Positive displacement pump has front-loading seal design

Delivers high levels of sanitary performance

January 3, 2018

Beverage

New bottle for Vitaminwater reduces weight by 15%

Coca-Cola redesigns its Vitaminwater bottle, using a new structure that weighs less, has better stacking strength, allows for improved label application, and provides stronger packaging performance

December 30, 2017

Robotics

Lowering automation costs opening door for wider implementation

See automation solutions at work at PACK EXPO East.

December 28, 2017

Beverage

Elegant bottle helps Accolade Wines make a splash into the spirits market

Bottle stands out on the shelf with its sleek design, attractive graphics—and low weight—supporting the company’s sustainability and environmental values.

December 28, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Fluid bed dryers and coolers prevent cross-contamination

Allow a single operator to quickly access the interior without any tools

December 21, 2017

Dry Processing

Single processing unit offers agglomerate-free results

Is certified by 3-A Sanitary Standards

December 21, 2017

Dry Processing

Blending system creates proportioned mix of multiple products

Offers precision and control of recipes and costs

December 21, 2017

Dry Processing

Conveyor’s spray nozzles prevent harmful materials from being inhaled

Ensure dust stays wet in place

December 21, 2017