Processing Equipment

Innovative New Food Processing Technologies at PACK EXPO

PMG editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found in Food Processing Technologies.

February 20, 2024

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Regulatory

Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination

More than 30 tons of the product is being recalled after consumer complaints about plastic in the dumplings, possibly from a permanent marker pen.

March 4, 2024

Inspection

Mettler-Toledo to Showcase Product Inspection Systems at PACK EXPO East

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

Visit Booth 1502 at PACK EXPO East, where Mettler-Toledo will exhibit the X12 X-ray system, C35 AdvancedLine checkweigher/vision system, M31R metal detector, and ProdX software.

March 4, 2024

Regulatory

FDA Ends Sales of Food Packaging Containing PFAS

A voluntary phaseout of PFAS chemicals in U.S. food contact packaging has been fulfilled, eliminating a significant source of dietary exposure to the substances for consumers.

March 4, 2024

Regulatory

Nearly 47 Tons of Meat Recalled Due to Possible Non-Food Grade Substance Contamination

MF Meats is recalling its beef and pork after customer complaints about a chemical taste in the items.

March 1, 2024

Food Safety

Quick PCR Test Targets Beer Spoilers in Yeast Materials

A partnership between diagnostic company and yeast supplier strengthens QC programs to detect contaminants in yeast slurries.

February 29, 2024

Beverage

Craft Beer and Craft Spirits Compete for Market Space

Pre-mixed cocktails and consumer preferences away from beer and malt-based drinks are contributing to significant growth in craft spirits.

February 29, 2024

Sustainability

Co-Located Events Enhance PACK EXPO East 2024

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Largest edition to date offers array of free educational and networking opportunities

February 29, 2024

Industry News

Oatly Expands Product Lineup With Launch of 4 Flavored Oatmilk Creamers

The new flavors debut at a time when plant-based creamers are up 13% in dollar sales and 9% in unit sales, respectively, over the past 52 weeks.

February 28, 2024

Industry News

Maple Leaf Foods Combines Meat and Plant Protein Businesses, Promotes 2 Executives

The moves are part of a company-wide refresh under a five-point plan called the Blueprint.

February 27, 2024

Processing Equipment

Duravant Acquires German Equipment Manufacturer Henneken

Duravant

Engineered equipment provider Duravant expands protein processing solutions portfolio with acquisition of Ferdinand Henneken GmbH.

February 27, 2024

Dry Processing

Dorner to Showcase Automation Technologies at PACK EXPO East

Dorner

See how Dorner & Garvey’s automation platforms can help your automation, e-commerce, material handling, food, and packaging applications at Booth 1527 at PACK EXPO East 2024.

February 26, 2024

Sustainability

Top 3 Solutions for the Transition to Sustainable Packaging

CPGs’ top solutions to smooth the transition to sustainable packaging include tweaking marketing language and standardizing recyclability measurements.

February 23, 2024