Industry News

How Project Engineers Should Start the OEM Conversation

Food production project engineers should leave little room for assumptions when communicating with OEMs for machine installations, according to Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America.

February 13, 2025

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Automation

Rockwell Automation Aids Alternative Protein Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation has announced an initiative to help alternative protein manufacturers meet demand.

February 13, 2025

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Coperion to Expand Switzerland Test Center to Enhance Capabilities

Coperion

Coperion K-Tron's is expanding its Niederlenz test center to enable more comprehensive material testing, especially for tests involving materials that require containment.

February 12, 2025

Regulatory

Food Industry Prepares for Phased-in Enforcement of FSMA Rule 204

The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 produced Rule 204, and the regulation propels supply chain traceability while moving the industry to digital records in the food industry.

February 12, 2025

Regulatory

FDA Announces Tuna Recall for Clostridium Botulinum Risk

The FDA has provided information on a seafood product manufacturer’s tuna recall that stems from a manufacturing defect.

February 11, 2025

Heating/Cooking

Heat Exchangers Play Key Role in Spanish Soup Production

This heat exchange product helps companies produce two of Spain’s esteemed soups.

February 10, 2025

Workforce

Addressing Operation and Maintenance Workforce Limitations

Packaging and processing professionals provide insight into practices to address workforce limitations and barriers of potential solutions.

February 7, 2025

Workforce

Jones Soda Names New CEO and CFO

Jones Soda Co.

Jones Soda Co. appoints Scott Harvey as CEO and Brian Meadows as CFO to lead a strategic plan focused on expanding beyond craft soda into a broader beverage company.

February 7, 2025

Workforce

Hormel Foods' Sales Executive Moves

Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods announces leadership changes with Lynn Egner moving to VP of Foodservice and Natosha Walsh becoming VP of Retail Sales - West.

February 7, 2025

Workforce

How Operators Can Impact Asset Reliability

Whether they share vital machine information or introduce some human error, operators can be an integral part of the asset reliability equation, says Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America.

February 6, 2025

Sustainability

Sustainable Solutions for Packaging & Processing: What to Expect at PACK EXPO Southeast

The newest PACK EXPO show heads to Atlanta arming attendees with tools and resources to solve sustainability challenges.

February 5, 2025

Controls

Think Small to Make Big Impacts on Processing Efficiencies

By educating yourself and implementing incremental changes, you will simplify your day-to-day operations, significantly increase production capacity, and build a solid foundation for your business.

February 5, 2025

Robotics

Workforce Issues Driving Automation and Restraint

According to a Packaging World survey, CPGs are paradoxically either adding or not adding automation and robotics for very similar predictable reasons.

February 5, 2025