Food and Beverage Manufacturing Top Stories

Robotics

How robotics can revolutionize the supply chain, help with FSMA

As the ROI increases, more companies feel confident installing robotics

July 27, 2017

The landscape of solutions for optimizing efficiencies across a food brand’s supply-chain is constantly changing at the pace of the technology sector. And that pace of change can feel rapid.

Coke

Coke Zero reformulated with new recipe, new packaging

New recipe tastes like a Coke with zero sugar and zero calories, slated to hit shelves in Aug.

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2017

Coca-Cola Zero is getting a new name, new look and, according to the company, an even more delicious taste.

Sustainability

Mondelēz’s sustainable cocoa sourcing program combats deforestation

Cathy Pieters, of Cocoa Life, on collaborating with African communities, transparency efforts, and how they will educate consumers.

Debra Schug

July 25, 2017

An environmental impact assessment shows the biggest driver of the company's end-to-end carbon footprint is the deforestation within its supply chain.

Industry Reports

PMMI’s Vision 2025 report focuses on personalization, other consumer demands

Increase in consumer demand for personalized products is challenge for packaged goods companies

Casey Laughman

July 21, 2017

An increase in consumer demand for personalized products is a big challenge for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, says a new report from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Conagra on digital grocery shopping and innovative products

VP of innovation says products in the center of the store are facing a unique set of challenges.

Debra Schug

July 20, 2017

Right now, as more consumers are doing more grocery shopping online, CPG companies are learning how to adapt to technology that enables product delivery in under an hour.

Food Safety

Hot dogs recalled due to possible contamination

Bone fragments found in hot dog and sausage items

Casey Laughman

July 17, 2017

Bronx, N.Y.-based Marathon Enterprises is recalling more than 7.1 million pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with bone fragments.

Sustainable Packaging

Bosch, BillerudKorsnas collaboration wins sustainability award

Sealed paper packaging honored for performance and sustainability

Casey Laughman

July 13, 2017

A collaboration between Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnas has been awarded a 2017 Sustainability Award in the Bio-Based Packaging category.

Supply chains

Supply chain transparency is a win-win for brands

Greater visibility drives consumer loyalty, helps meet government regulations and leads to a better understanding of a company’s own processes

Jorge Izquierdo

July 13, 2017

As consumers demand more information about the origin and authenticity of the products they consume, farsighted brands seek to reach new levels of transparency.

Bottle packaging

Crown’s latest bottle top eliminates need for opener

New crown can be fastened to bottles using the same machinery used for standard pry-off and twist off designs.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

To remove the crown from the bottle, consumers simply hold the bottle in one hand, place their thumb under the lever and push the lever upward. No separate opening tools are required.

Plastic Packaging

Sonoco releases plastic WindowCan with transparent window

The new WindowCan combines plastic packaging and rigid paperboard containers.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Sonoco Europe’s new WindowCan gives customers a clear view of food products like muesli and confectionery — while combining the advantages of rigid paperboard containers with those of plastic packaging.