Bakery & Snack

Fashion, fun and entertainment inspire granola bite graphics

Nourish Snacks seeks to offer snacks that are nutritious and delicious; its new packaging uses bold colors and patterns to cue taste appeal and convey the snacks’ playful position

October 24, 2017

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Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Fruitful endeavor

A digital sorter helps a Canadian cranberry processor enhance product quality, maximize yield and improve operational efficiency.

October 24, 2017

Regulatory

FDA launches web page dedicated to key FSMA compliance dates

The web pages for the two preventive controls rules – which had the first major compliance dates – have also been updated.

October 23, 2017

Beverage

Mountain Dew takes on AR zombies

Zombie walkers from AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ are unlocked through an augmented reality app tied to limited-edition cans and cartons of Mountain Dew.

October 21, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases guidances on animal food CGMPs and the FSMA ‘solely engaged’ exemptions

The guidance documents are intended for facilities that may be subject to the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule or the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule.

October 19, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Vacuum pump reduces energy consumption

Is easy to maintain

October 17, 2017

Beverage

Cap design delivers shelf-stable probiotic drink

The first-ever line of shelf-stable, “mix-to-drink” probiotic beverages uses an innovative concept that relies on Emerson’s Branson spin-welding technology for a cap design that dispenses probiotics with the push of a button.

October 16, 2017

Beverage

Coconut water puts a face to the name

Special-edition packaging for Harmless Coconut Water features two of the company’s Thai farmer partners and provides an infographic that explains what makes the company ‘harmless.’

October 16, 2017

Beverage

The eyes have it: Snowfox Vodka bottle enhanced with cold foil

Canadian vodka brand Snowfox gets an updated label that uses cold foil to emphasize the icy blue stare of its namesake, a Canadian snow fox, along with a striking silver logo with paw print.

October 14, 2017

Beverage

Cold Pressure Council launches certification logo

Once a member’s process, HACCP plan and validation studies are in good standing and verified by a third party, CPC members can license the use of the High Pressure Certified logo.

October 13, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Unit cleanly and accurately fills products

Can be quickly disassembled without tools

October 6, 2017

Prepared & Canned Foods

Kellogg to acquire Chicago Bar Company LLC, maker of RXBAR

The clean-label, protein-bar maker will continue to operate independently as a standalone business.

October 6, 2017

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Columbus Craft Meats growth drives second plant expansion in three years

Custom, Italian-made equipment was installed to ensure consistent quality in the $16 million project.

October 6, 2017