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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.

People & Industry News

People & Industry News: February 2017

February 23, 2017

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

Regulatory Watch

Draft guidance on nutrition and supplement facts labels released

The guidance is being released for comment purposes.

Wayne Labs

February 16, 2017

The guidance provides information on topics related to compliance with the final rule.

TECH FLASH

Quorn Food Products settles class action lawsuit

Lawsuit claims company misled consumers into buying products made from fermented mold, instead of mushroom-based protein implied on package

Crystal Lindell

February 15, 2017

Quorn Food Products, known for its vegetarian and vegan foods, has agreed to settle a lawsuit claiming the company misled consumers.

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 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.

On Demand 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.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.