Processing Equipment

Brewing more with less

Cabarrus Brewing Company taps into a cavitation technology that lets the craft brewery extract more flavor from its hops while ramping up efficiency and yield.

August 2, 2018

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Dry Processing

Conditioner accommodates all popular-sized bulk bags

Is available as a standalone unit or a bulk bag discharger component

July 31, 2018

Regulatory

Regulations in the snack food industry

Food safety and product tracking are clearly the main drivers toward stricter, more complex regulations, according to PMMI Business Intelligence.

July 25, 2018

Beverage

SaltWater Brewery opts for sustainable six-pack carrier ring

Company is reportedly the first to use the environmentally friendly E6PR ring. Made of barley and wheat ribbons used in the brewing process, it also provides the strength to hold cans through distribution.

July 24, 2018

Regulatory

On “bioengineered” disclosure specs, USDA proposes some, asks about others

Many food labels will soon contain information about the food’s GMO or “bioengineered” contents thanks to new federal regulations.

July 23, 2018

Bakery & Snack

Global snack packaging trends vary around the world

According to a new study by PMMI Business Intelligence, snack food manufacturers are reporting key differences in some global packaging trends.

July 20, 2018

Beverage

Coffee creamer goes combidome

Building on the increasingly popular butter coffee creamer trend, Austin, TX-based Picnik has released its butter coffee creamer in convenient combidome 750-mL carton packs.

July 18, 2018

Pumps/Valves

Mix-proof valves are easy to maintain

Require no compressed air or lifting tools for removal and service

July 14, 2018

Beverage

McEwan’s Ale: What is old shall be new again

A packaging redesign for Scottish brand McEwan’s Ale contemporizes the line for modern beer drinkers while maintaining the heritage of the product for its ‘heartland’ consumers.

July 13, 2018

Pumps/Valves

Poultry cutter uses blade-braking technology

Has compact design

July 10, 2018

Regulatory

Dietary fiber update leads to first Nutrition Facts label overhaul in more than 20 years

FDA’s compliance date for the updated Nutrition Facts label is Jan. 1, 2020 for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales; Jan. 1, 2021 for smaller manufacturers.

July 9, 2018

Beverage

Snapple switches to PET, but keeps the shape, cap and 'pop'

A new PET bottle with metal closure — a U.S. first for beverages — replaces Snapple’s glass package, keeping the satisfying snap of the cap when it opens as well as other iconic features.

July 9, 2018

Prepared & Canned Foods

Swanson pouch stands up to soup competitors

New Swanson Homemade Soup Maker represents the only dry soup in Campbell’s U.S. portfolio.

July 9, 2018