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Industry Report: Labor’s Long Reach Creates Challenges Beyond Processing
Many significant hurdles facing food processors in 2023 can be linked to the ongoing labor crunch, while inflation continues to drive several industry trends.
September 27, 2023
Food Factory Workers
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X-Ray System Inspects Filled and Sealed Glass Containers
Its first focused on looking through glass jars and bottles, Wipotec’s SC-S 5020 X-ray Scanner detects micro-leaks, contaminants, fill level, and proper closure.
September 22, 2023
Wipotec’s SC-S 5020 X-ray Scanner, debuted at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, inspects filled glass jars and bottles.
Food Safety
Kraft Heinz Recalls Select Batches of Incorrectly Packaged Kraft Singles
In a packaging equipment-related incident, Kraft Heinz voluntary recalls 83,800 cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices that were mis-wrapped and shipped to a limited number of customers.
September 20, 2023
Kraft Cheese Package
Food Safety
PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber
Mitsubishi debuts first-ever oxygen absorber that’s free of ‘forever chemicals.’
September 12, 2023
Pfas Free Oxygen Absorber
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SunOpta Takes Aseptic Processing to New Level
As a greenfield plant, SunOpta has been able to take the best of everything from its three other plants and improve them further—from efficiencies and sustainability to sanitary design and safety.
August 2, 2023
The greenfield project enabled SunOpta to optimize production, improve the flexibility of its systems, and accommodate new product lines, including 330 mL protein drinks.
Processing Equipment
Johnsonville Achieves Order With Immersion Cook/Chill System
Struggling with a process that caused package damage and inconsistent cook times for its sausages, Johnsonville turned to FPS and its Spiral Immersion System.
August 1, 2023
With the Spiral Immersion System, product comes out in an orderly fashion—the same way it went in.
Sustainability
Optimizing Steam Traps Brings Conagra Significant Water and Energy Savings
Conagra Brands has received a ProFood World Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award for second place in the project category.
July 31, 2023
Optimizing its steam traps, Conagra Brands’ Imlay City facility is saving almost 139,000 gallons of usable boiler feeder water each year.
Pest Control
Exclusion Is the Key for Keeping Rodents at Bay
Xcluder uses a polyester blend woven with steel fibers to keep holes, gaps, crevices, etc. sealed tight, keeping critters and other unwanted environmental factors out of your facility.
June 8, 2023
Troy Bergum of Xcluder speaks about pest exclusion techniques at the Food Northwest Process and Packaging Expo.
Processing Equipment
Tips and Tools to Handle Ongoing Growth in Pet Food Processing
The pet food industry shows no sign of slowing down, so processors need a flexible manufacturing strategy to accommodate the volume and variety of product produced today.
June 7, 2023
According to the American Pet Products Association, $58.1 billion was spent on pet food and treats in 2022, projected to be $62.7 billion in 2023.
Inspection
Predictive Maintenance Rising Fast in Packaging and Processing
Packaging and processing companies increasingly use predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs.
June 2, 2023
A growing percentage of packaging and processing industry stakeholders are adopting predictive maintenance and other digitalization technologies.
IIoT
Connecting Machine Data Into Actionable Information for Food Safety
With a sweet spot in the proteins sector, Novolyze’s platform brings data from throughout manufacturing into one view to help improve efficiencies and sustainability.
April 7, 2023
A cloud-based solution, the Novolyze platform digitalizes food safety and quality programs by aggregating, normalizing, and centralizing data, and transforming it into actionable insights.
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Opportunities in Active and Intelligent Packaging
Most companies are not currently using active or intelligent packaging, but the innovation opportunities they offer may help them gain popularity.
March 31, 2023
Intelligent packaging features like QR codes can help deliver product information to consumers.
Cleaning and Sanitation
Today's Strategies for Hygienic Plant Design
A facility built with hygienic design in mind can help manufacturers meet food safety goals, while an eye on ever-changing industry trends ensures that program stays successful.
March 31, 2023
Wet processing zones often need more work in eliminating bacteria harbors than dry processing zones, especially in environments with frequent washdowns and clean-in-place programs.
Inspection
Nut Producer Rethinks Inspection Strategy After Adding Packaging Lines
Bringing retail packing in-house prompted Andersen & Sons Shelling to add X-ray inspection along with its new packaging line. With improved user interface and detection levels, Mettler-Toledo Safeline’s X36 X-ray system is helping to ensure food safety.
March 26, 2023
Andersen and Sons Shelling produces a variety of tree nuts that go to market under both private labels and its Glenda’s Farmhouse brand.
Food Safety
Fast Food Leader Learns Lessons in Hygienic Design
The director of food safety for Inspire Brands—the company behind Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic—encourages cultural change, innovation, collaboration, and perhaps humility.
March 19, 2023
Chris Polito, director of food safety for Inspire Brands, speaks at a food safety forum organized by Commercial Food Sanitation, an Intralox company.
Food Safety
How to Build a Modern and Comprehensive Food Safety Program
A winning food safety strategy incorporates HACCP and FSMA guidelines, strong leadership, and end-to-end oversight of a processing operation.
February 23, 2023
0223 Food Safety
Robotics
Evolution Fresh Teams With Hiperbaric to Automate HPP, Reduce Labor Injuries
High-pressure processing is essential for improving the taste and shelf life of cold-pressed juices. Partnering with Hiperbaric, Evolution Fresh made it a less labor-intensive operation.
February 22, 2023
At the loading and tilting station, bottled juices are loaded automatically into vessels.
Cleaning and Sanitation
Top Attributes to Watch When Scouting Suppliers
Pandemic-spurred adaptations have led to a shift in priorities for companies as they search for new equipment suppliers.
February 14, 2023
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