Confection & Candy

Built-in redundancy keeps Clif Bar running smoothly

Two carton-packing lines at Clif Bar’s new Twin Falls, ID, bakery are equipped with robotic equipment that allows for speed, redundancy, and system flexibility.

July 26, 2016

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Beverage

Coffee company’s charitable mission emphasized on-pack

With bright, bold colors, the image of hands encircling a cup of coffee, and the social media message #brewchange, packaging for Café+ coffee celebrates the brand’s social mission.

July 23, 2016

Beverage

U.S. Department of Justice clears proposed merger of AB InBev and SABMiller

AB InBev is now focusing on jurisdictions where regulatory clearance is still pending.

July 21, 2016

Bakery & Snack

Utz to merge with Golden Enterprises

Golden Enterprises’ Golden Flake snack product lines and production capabilities complement the Utz product portfolio.

July 20, 2016

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Flour mill to open in New Mexico

The plant has the capacity to produce packaged products and bulk vessels.

July 20, 2016

Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Chobani Incubator aims to help start-ups fuel a ‘food revolution’

The program covers areas of expertise such as sustainability, marketing, food safety and manufacturing innovation.

July 20, 2016

Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Smart labels provide consumer transparency

Label initiative makes it easier for shoppers to find information about products they consume.

July 19, 2016

Beverage

Widget can creates foamy, frothy head for nitro beer

Samuel Adams introduces a new nitrogenated beer line under its Nitro Project that uses an aluminum can with integrated widget technology to produce a thick, creamy head and smooth mouthfeel.

July 19, 2016

Beverage

Pharmaceuticals Represent the Fastest-Growing Thermoform Packaging Segment

New report predicts the thermoform packaging market worth to reach US$44.55 billion by 2021.

July 15, 2016

Regulatory

FDA outlines its strategic plan for the next decade

Modernization of FDA’s regulatory framework for preventing foodborne illness is one of the most challenging initiatives in the agency’s history.

July 14, 2016

Regulatory

FSMA: Are you sure you are prepared?

FSMA will demand proof that processes and procedures elaborated in the GMP/HARPC plans are implemented, validated and verifiable.

July 12, 2016

Beverage

Sustainable Packaging Driving Label/Release Liner Growth

Food safety and pharmaceutical compliance are also factors; linerless labels making headway as they reduce cost and waste.

July 12, 2016

Prepared & Canned Foods

Custom canister makes nut toppings convenient

A petite package with dual-dispensing closure, the Shake & Spoon makes it easy for consumers to top off their favorite foods with sliced, diced, or chopped nuts.

July 11, 2016