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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.

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.

Plant Openings

Plant Openings: July 2017

July 14, 2017

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

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.

Candy packaging

Hershey launches more sustainable packaging

New design uses 32 percent less material, including 3.12 fewer pounds of corrugate.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Hershey is launching an innovative new packaging approach that the company developed in 2016 to reduce corrugate waste, lessen its carbon footprint and improve sustainability efficiencies across the supply chain.

Food Science

Vinome uses DNA to recommend wines

‘DNA-based wine experience’ uses genetic samples to recommend wines

Casey Laughman

July 11, 2017

A new wine service is replacing a sommelier with science.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: July 2017

July 11, 2017

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Industrial Heat Pumps: Sustainable Energy Solutions for Now and the Future

FMTE Formed by Four Food Manufacturing Companies

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

Fighting the Foodborne Bacteria War with Cleaning and Sanitation

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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

January 1, 2030