Dry Processing

Bag dump station protects products from contamination

Improves cleaning and inspection performance

January 3, 2017

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Dairy

Foil lidding reduces consumer frustration

Replacing heavy-gauge foil found in most yogurt lids today, Calypso is a multilayered material structure.

January 3, 2017

Dry Processing

System assists in discharging bulk bags

Conditions solidified, hardened and agglomerated materials

December 28, 2016

Prepared & Canned Foods

Foodservice-size cans of boiled peanuts now easier to access

McCall Farms introduces a can opener-free can end for its 6-lb cans of boiled peanuts, maximizing the potential of the product in foodservice channels.

December 26, 2016

Cleaning and Sanitation

Systems clean and sanitize footwear

Help improve food safety measures in processing plants

December 21, 2016

Regulatory

Update to FDA's strategy for FSMA training

FDA awards funding for the development of training curricula and delivery.

December 21, 2016

Processing Equipment

Bottom injectors increase food safety and productivity

Are also easy to retrofit

December 19, 2016

Beverage

Light-blocking label opens up package design possibilities

The innovative Pentalabel eklipse label substrate from Klöckner Pentaplast blocks light so brand owners can use PET bottles instead of HDPE. The shrink-sleeve label increases shelf life, frees up design and provides a more environmentally friendly packaging option.

December 14, 2016

Regulatory

Taking a bite out of crime

Serialization innovations from edible barcodes to invisible fingerprints are making strides in the manufacturing fight to reduce counterfeit products in the supply chain and stop highway robbery.

December 14, 2016

Pumps/Valves

Tetra Pak® Linear Moulder 1500 A2

Also offers high efficiency and optimized cleaning

December 13, 2016

Beverage

Mars Drinks rethinks Freshpack design

After a Life Cycle Assessment of its single-serve Freshpack pouch for coffee and tea, Mars Drinks make changes that reduce the carbon footprint of the package by 31%.

December 13, 2016

Processing Equipment

Sanderson Farms’ wastewater treatment systems garner awards of excellence

Since 2008 the poultry processor has reduced electricity usage by 21%, natural gas usage by 39% and water usage by 42%.

December 12, 2016

Processing Equipment

System creates patties that retain shape and weight after cooking

Also improves texture and mouth feel

December 12, 2016