Food and Beverage Manufacturing Top Stories

Automation

Automation’s role in future food factories

February 28, 2017

In a recent food processing market research report by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, 50 percent of food manufacturers indicated that operational improvements involving automation would receive the most attention over the next three to five years.

Labeling Transparency

Transparency push at Mondelēz International

The company has launched the SmartLabel app to address customers’ concerns

Debra Schug

February 28, 2017

Consumers are demanding more and more to know exactly what is in the foods they are eating. To evolve with this trend, Mondelēz International has just launched a new app that gives consumers quick access to this information and was one of the first companies to sign on to the SmartLabel initiative with the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) following its initial launch.

Food Processing

Report: Processing equipment market to reach $72 billion by 2022

Asia-Pacific region expected to drive much of growth

Casey Laughman

February 27, 2017

A new report projects the global food processing equipment market to reach $72.27 billion by the year 2022.

Food Packaging

Consumers prefer Lift 'n' Peel liners

Study shoppers would take into account a product’s seal if an easier-to-remove option were featured on the labeling.

Crystal Lindell

February 21, 2017

It turns out consumers really do have trouble removing those little seals on top of things like ketchup bottles.

Regulatory Rollback

Food safety regulations among those targeted for removal

List includes food labeling, FSMA compliance and serving size guidance

Casey Laughman

February 15, 2017

A proposed list of federal regulations to be eliminated includes several food safety and information guidelines.

Packaging Case Study

Case Study: Bosch modernizes 20 year-old Bag-in-Box Line for Ulmer Schokoladen

German chocolate maker partners with Bosch to update its 20-year-old Bag-in-Box line.

February 15, 2017

Delicate chocolate décor, such as flakes, drops or the classic “Ulmer Borke“ require a packaging solution that processes the sensitive products very gently.

Food Safety

How the history of food safety shapes today's rules

From testing to preventative controls, a look back at the ever evolving world of food safety

Richard F. Stier

February 15, 2017

A commitment to food safety certainly is not new.

Food Packaging

Stable Micro introduces rig pull force test

Company develops new rig to allow food and beverage tin manufacturers to measure the force needed to lift the ring pull.

Crystal Lindell

February 15, 2017

Stable Micro System’s latest test could finally put an end to that frustrating moment when consumers are trying with all their might to open a can of pop or a tin of tuna, but they just can’t get it off.

Food Packaging

Crown offers look of glass jars for plastic with new metal closures

Company launches metal closures that work on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers.

Crystal Lindell

February 15, 2017

The new package combination offers considerable weight, efficiency and breakage improvements for both brands and consumers, while maintaining the high quality aesthetic of glass on store shelves.

TECH FLASH

Horizon Organic president talks trends, merging with Danone

Company is offering more organic packaged food and beverages as well as increased transparency.

Debra Schug

February 15, 2017

“While we will always have deep roots in organic dairy, we are evolving to provide options that satisfy families’ broader diets, such as macaroni and cheese, crackers and fruit snacks,” says Mike Ferry, president of Horizon Organic.