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What Snack Producers Want in Their Machinery

Consumer trends like on-the-go products are swaying snack producers’ needs in both packaging and processing machinery.

November 25, 2024

Snack producer survey participants noted a need for more automation that can accommodate things like troubleshooting or new product innovations.

Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Accelerated Biological Aging

Research highlights the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and faster biological aging.

November 15, 2024

Ultra-processed Foods

New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast

One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.

November 12, 2024

Snack producer interview participants expect to see continued demand for new packaging types and SKUs, like variety packs and single-serve sizes.

Connectivity and Financial Pressure Impact Contract Packaging and Manufacturing

Co-packs and co-mans in the food industry are working through trends including a push toward connectivity, customization, and sustainable ingredients.

November 1, 2024

CP/CMs can stand out to food producer customers and consumers with clear communication about clean ingredients and sustainability benefits.

Co-Mans and Co-Packs See Bottlenecks Across Packaging and Processing Lines

From processing to inspection and quality assurance, contract manufacturers and packagers are finding problems across several aspects of production.

October 24, 2024

Nearly 1/5 (19%) of CP/CMs say secondary packaging is a source of bottlenecks.

unPACKed podcast: Correcting Outdated Perception of Manufacturing

Hear Terry Iverson, founder of CHAMPION Now, discuss his mission to change obsolete beliefs about manufacturing, highlighting the shift toward automation and technology-driven careers.

October 23, 2024

McDonald’s Accuses Meat Packers of Price Fixing in Lawsuit

The fast-food company is suing four large meat companies over an alleged price fixing scheme for beef.

October 22, 2024

McDonald's suit claims Tyson, JBS, Cargil, and National Beef Packaging Company collectively control over 80% of the U.S. beef market.

PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion

The acquisition will complement PepsiCo's portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand that spans multiple food categories.

October 11, 2024

Siete Foods acquired by PepsiCo

The Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging and Processing

Despite the buzz around AI in packaging and processing, concerns like security and data hallucinations are causing hesitation about the technology.

September 12, 2024

Some CPG stakeholders are hesitant to adopt AI technologies due to concerns including employee pushback and data security.

Prominent People in Packaging: Ron Yakubison

Yakubison discusses the evolution of pharmaceutical packaging, and the unique position of integrating packaging materials and machinery expertise.

September 11, 2024

Ron Yakubison is the Executive Director, Packaging Solutions and Strategy Implementation, part of Packaging Tech Ops at MSD.

Automation & Digital Transformation

PMMI Report: The Top Three Impacts of AI on Packaging Operations

Industry experts are finding AI is more of an evolution than a revolution – boosting areas like staff productivity while still requiring oversight in its current form.

August 30, 2024

AI models will improve their outputs as they process more data through operator interaction, boosting benefits over time.

Prominent People in Packaging: Matt Picha

Matt Picha, COO of Anexa Biomedical, talks with us about the importance of continuous improvement and the substantial changes he has seen in the regulatory landscape.

August 29, 2024

Matt Picha is the COO of Anexa Biomedical.

Conveying & Product Handling

Dorner Appoints Industry Veteran Mark Schmid as New Regional Sales Manager

Schmid, with over two decades of automation and controls experience, will focus on growing Dorner's automation, industrial, and sanitary conveyor technologies in the Upper Midwest.

August 23, 2024

Mars to Acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion

The transaction unites two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios of brands and will enable Mars to further shape the future of snacking and serve more consumers globally.

August 14, 2024

Colleen Hutter, Executive Director of Packaging Technical Operations, Merck & Co.

Colleen Hutter shares how she got into the pharmaceutical packaging space, and offers advice for young women considering a career in packaging or processing.

August 5, 2024

Colleen Hutter, Executive Director of Packaging Technical Operations, Merck & Co.

Automation & Digital Transformation

Looking to Technology for Strategic Workforce Allocation and Skill Development

Brand owners are searching for ways to digitalize training and use technology to complement human skills.

July 3, 2024

CPG executives are considering technologies like tablets, app-based solutions, and video to help train workers.

WG & CPMA to Develop Sustainable Produce Packaging Guidelines by Dec. 2025

A new working group spearheaded by the organizations will create guidelines to unify North American supply chain protocols.

July 1, 2024

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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Vital Farms to Build Another Egg Washing and Packing Facility

Building on the recent expansion of its first Egg Central Station, the new ECS in Seymour, Ind., will feature a flow-through design to improve safety and efficiency.

June 27, 2024

Like its predecessor in Springfield, the new Egg Central Station in Seymour will use robotics and other automation to improve production efficiency and quality.

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