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Automation system boosts capacity at Cargill plant

Community, state and federal officials join in celebrating the opening of the renovated $50 million distribution center.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 25, 2016

With the addition, capacity is boosted by 70,000 boxes.

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Gable-top case packer

January 18, 2016

The Schneider gable-top stainless steel case packer can change out from a 2-pack convenience case to 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-pack cases.

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Cheese processor has packaging integrity in the bag

Improving controls results in better quality and more cost-efficient processing for Glanbia Foods.

December 28, 2015

Now, de-boxed packaged cheese blocks remain vacuum sealed until it’s time for them to be used.

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Changing preferences create opportunities for innovation

Consumers are shifting toward on-the-go and clean-label products.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2015

Continuous collaboration between consumer goods manufacturers and technology suppliers is necessary to speed up the implementation of new processing and packaging solutions.

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Designed to work with the AirPouch Express 3 void-fill protective packaging system, the Automated Packaging Systems AirPouch pillow separator includes an operator-friendly HMI control panel to preset the amount of pillows needed; the system automatically counts and separates void-fill air pillows that are inflated on demand.

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Bagging system

November 16, 2015

Built to package confectionery, pastries and cookies, the Rovema BVC 180 bagging system has an integrated weigher and pick-and-place module; the components are operated from an HMI panel.

Food packaging market expected to grow at 4 percent CAGR through 2019

Jeremy Gerrard

October 21, 2015

Increasing demand for convenience packaging, forcing vendors to develop innovative packaging solutions, is an emerging trend in the food packaging market which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4 percent through 2019, according to a new report “Global Food Packaging Market 2015 – 2019” conducted by SandlerResearch.org

Livestock reporting law reauthorized

October 15, 2015

President Obama has signed a measure reauthorizing the Livestock Mandatory Reporting law, which requires meat packers to report to USDA the prices they pay for cattle, hogs and lambs.

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Strapping machine

September 19, 2015

Available in Base and Pro versions, the Mosca fully automated SoniXs TR-6 strapping machine can be integrated into any food industry operation.

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Form/fill/seal bagger

September 16, 2015

Built for the snack food sector, the BVR 230 VFFS continuous vertical form/fill/seal bagging machine includes an integrated weigher, rotating sealing tool arrangement and separately driven cutting knife.