Regulatory

FDA issues first installment of Intentional Adulteration rule guidance

Other installments to be released within the next six months.

June 21, 2018

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Beverage

New PET line for blow/fill

USHydrations recently acquired a complete PET line for bottled water in their company's headquarters plant in Pittston, PA.

June 20, 2018

Bakery & Snack

Top four snack food industry consumer trends

According to new research by PMMI Business Intelligence, these are the most frequently mentioned consumer trends driving snack food SKU proliferation.

June 19, 2018

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Thailand food producer bows to consumer preferences

Thailand food manufacturers are embracing new global consumer challenges by leveraging government-supported innovation initiatives to optimize research and development and manufacturing processes to meet the ever-changing demands of the food and beverage industry.

June 18, 2018

Processing Equipment

Ribbon mixers are designed for small batch applications

Can be fitted with a range of outlet valves for controlled flow

June 17, 2018

Pest Control

Dock shelter system improves supply chain integrity

Keeps out contaminants and pests

June 15, 2018

Processing Equipment

Variable intensity blender operates at high rates

Achieves homogeneous blends in as little as 20 seconds residence time

June 15, 2018

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Seafood processing machinery market deep dive

New study from PMMI Business Intelligence details shifting consumer demands.

June 15, 2018

Beverage

Digitally printed PET for World Cup bottles

The Martens brewery in Belgium is making good use of direct-to-shape digital printing to get specially designed bottles on the shelves for the soccer World Cup.

June 13, 2018

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Survey says Great Falls, MT is the most affordable location for food plants

​National cost comparison survey finds food processors can find efficiencies due to proximity to raw materials, low costs and transportation access.

June 13, 2018

Dry Processing

Stainless-steel filling system has washdown construction

Design prevents material accumulation and allows clearance for equipment cleaning

June 12, 2018

Pest Control

Pest control programs ensure proper preventative controls are in place

Help food companies comply with the HARPC provisions of FSMA

June 12, 2018

Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Fruit and vegetable processing machinery deep dive

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence explores machinery sales by market.

June 12, 2018