How Processors and Packers Can Harmonize Machinery By Rudy Sanchez, Food Handling Systems Product Manager at Key Technology The performance of food packaging lines depends on how all the equipment works together. Packaging distribution systems that take solid food products from the processing line to form-fill-seal (FFS) packaging machines typically include conveyors with gates, scale…
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Lots of Cookie Trays Fit the Mold By Zach Muscato, Corporate Sustainability Manager, Plastic Ingenuity Making the switch from oriented polystyrene (OPS) to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging like cookie and dessert trays is one of the most effective ways to help meet sustainability goals. Well past being just a trend, adopting more sustainable…
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Lyco Manufacturing, Inc. has added a third expansion onto its Columbus, Wis. plant. This new space will increase manufacturing capabilities for its food processing machinery to over 100,000 square feet of operational area. Lyco services a variety of food production applications, including 50 of the top 100 food companies in North America. Lyco equipment covers…
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Also available for OTC applications, patented solution brings life-changing potential for over 60 million Americans with physical limitations, while also reducing plastic usage. SnapSlide, LLC, a packaging innovations company dedicated to making it easier for consumers to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products, has introduced a line of no-torque, child-resistant caps that is the market’s…
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CR 400 Performance Grade Paper Packaging Tape is the first in the company’s sustainable packaging solutions Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape and consumer home and office products, is proud to introduce CR 400 Performance Grade Curbside Recyclable Paper Packaging Tape, its first recyclable packaging tape. CR 400 Performance Grade…
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DeltaV Workflow Management delivers scalable recipe authoring and execution technologies for life sciences companies Global automation technology and software leader Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today introduced DeltaV™ Workflow Management, a next-generation software designed for life sciences companies in early-stage development. The new software continues Emerson’s expansion of capabilities of the evolving DeltaV automation platform to offer more…
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Five Core Questions Every Pharma Business Must Ask By David Gonzalez, Global Technical Account Manager at MM Packaging The global war on counterfeit pharmaceuticals is a mounting challenge, but the pharma sector has made many important advances in this field. Packaging innovation has been central to winning the pharmaceutical counterfeiting battle and, as the primary…
Read More >>The fifth annual U.S. Snack Index confirms what many of us are feeling – there are simply not enough hours in the day. A lack of time to prepare, eat and enjoy meals – especially among parents and younger generations – will blur the once-clear line between “snacks” and “meals” in 2024. In fact, one-third…
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Snackers Crave Relaxation, and Care More About Cost, Quality, Convenience and Sustainability By Moira Stein, Insights & Strategy at Berlin Packaging Amidst inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty, consumers are paying more attention to the cost, quality, and convenience of snack products. With stress levels high, they are also looking for enjoyable and relaxing snacking experiences.…
Read More >>Amid signs of progress after a few challenging years for the food and beverage supply chain, brands are planning to dial up product innovation efforts to meet consumer demand (42%), combat rising costs (46%), and stay competitive (51%). Even with their enthusiasm, however, 56% of brands reported a lack of internal tools to manage product…
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Robots are essential for optimized kitting. By Gemma Ross, VP of operations at OSARO You know B2B and B2C; now it’s time to meet B2H. That’s business-to-human, a concept that’s been around for several years but took off during the pandemic when retailers began dealing almost exclusively with consumers online. Because of the lack of…
Read More >>Need to modernize technology, automate, and provide sustainable solutions, plus supply chain woes influence the billions being poured into expansion A forecasted expansion of the pharmaceutical machinery market is driven by enhancements in technology, automation, sustainability, and supply chain challenges, as highlighted in a recent infographic titled “Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: The Future Ahead,” released by PMMI,…
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Company to showcase significant innovation in flow-wrapping solutions for baked goods BW Flexible Systems, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products, will introduce the Hayssen R300 to its flow wrapper portfolio at PACK EXPO East, held March 18 to 20 in Philadelphia. Renowned for its quality and robustness, the Hayssen…
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Renewable Lubricants introduces Bio-Food Grade™ HT Anti-Seize Compound, a biobased Extreme Pressure (EP) compound specifically formulated for lubricating sliding surface in food processing plants. Designed to provide anti-weld protection and withstand high pressures in sliding surfaces, it protects the shoulder and threads of bolts against damage from galling or seizure. This patented, ultimately biodegradable, food…
Read More >>Consumer demands prompt a projected rise in overall unit sales and use of metal, glass, and liquid cartons Metal, glass, and liquid cartons are projected to be the fastest-growing materials used in the craft beer and spirits market through 2027, according to a new white paper, Craft Beer and Spirits: Success Through Packaging, released by…
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The Pet Care Industry is Evolving Beyond Conventional Products By Swapna Gawale, a Project Manager with Towards Packaging The pet care industry has experienced a significant upswing in developed nations in recent years, mirroring the rising number of pet companions. Notably, the sale of dog and cat food packaging units has outpaced every other category…
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Immediately available and domestically produced, the recyclable paper-based tray system uses 90% less plastic than conventional plastic-based trays and boasts extreme versatility Aptar – Food Protection, part of AptarGroup, Inc. and a leader in active material science food safety solutions, has been granted the North American license to manufacture and distribute the Halopack Tray system,…
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Consumer demand and advancing legislation are reshaping the way suppliers serve the market. Not only do the public require more flexibility and more choice, but they want this in more sustainable packaging and nowhere is this truer than in the snacks and baked goods industries. Supermarket shelves will attest to the food manufacturers’ ability to…
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Dependable Shrink-Wrapping Machines Are the Secret Sauce By Brian Dennis, Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Texwrap Since its invention in 1950, the frozen pizza has become a staple on many Americans’ grocery lists. With its compact size for convenient freezer storage, ease of preparation and near universal appeal, the longstanding popularity of frozen pizzas is…
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Flexible packaging and stand-up pouches are taking center stage in the flourishing snack food market.
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