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Between the expo hall, receptions and educational sessions, FA&M 2025 offered attendees an in-depth look at the latest in automation technology, packaging sustainability and food manufacturing.

Creating efficient conveying systems begins with knowing what you want to accomplish, then enlisting the help of system integrators and suppliers — you may find that you can do things you hadn’t thought possible.

Machinery considerations can be a challenge when incorporating sustainable materials, but they do not have to deter food producers from moving forward with the process.

The bacon producer has installed two Ravenwood Nobac 5000 linerless applicators and partnered with ProPrint Group to produce the linerless sleeves.

Food manufacturers are increasingly turning to cobots and robots to alleviate labor shortages, increase efficiency and manage tight operational footprints.

As the sustainability landscape continues to evolve rapidly, three key areas will influence the future success of eco-friendly packaging: infrastructure, industry accountability, and consumer education.

Additionally, in response to the recent fires in the Los Angeles area, Cascade Milling donated nearly 8 tons of its Just-Add-Water Organic Pancake & Waffle Mix to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

The proposed front-of-package nutrition label would show whether the food has “Low,” “Med” or “High” levels of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.

Over-reacting or not, several consumer groups and clinicians — backed by new data — want phthalates out of the food supply. But is it a doable and practical task?

G+D provides an all-in-one solution that includes hardware, an iSIM, IoT connectivity, and an IoT platform that manages the connection and firmware updates.