Processing

Automation Series

How to determine the best sensor for filling applications

There are numerous sensor solutions for filling applications. But when you come down to it, weight/load sensors often trump other methods of delivering the exact amount of product.

Wayne Labs

September 13, 2017

Little discrepancies can cause big trouble in filling applications.

Pack Expo

How Mitsubishi is helping companies extend shelf life

Mitsubishi to highlight oxygen absorption technology at Pack Expo that doubles shelf life of some foods while also reducing preservatives.

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

September 11, 2017

The technology is particularly relevant for organic and natural food brands looking for shelf-life extension solutions, including in the baking and snack space.

How processors can plan for, recover from extreme weather

Experts offer advice for factories when it comes to preparing for the worst, and getting up and running again after a major weather event.

Wayne Labs

September 8, 2017

With this year’s hurricane season, 500-year storms now seem like ten-year events. And it’s become increasingly clear that processors need to be prepared for the worst.

Georgia Institute of Technology launches outreach initiative for food processors

The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership will offer training in food safety, workforce development, among other things.

Crystal Lindell

August 30, 2017

“Food processing comprises many different products and sizes of manufacturers and it is important to assure their viability and growth,” says GaMEP Director Karen Fite.

Field Reports

ARI Packaging uses Nulogy's EDIC system to cut delivery time

Nulogy's electronic data interchange system helps ARI Packaging cut delivery times

August 25, 2017

Electronic data interchange has helped ARI Packaging cut delivery times and offer more solutions to customers.

Tech Update: Drying Equipment

Energy efficiency, controls offer processors better drying options

Drying equipment advances offer better control, energy efficiency.

Casey Laughman

August 18, 2017

Energy efficiency and automated controls offer processors more choices in drying operations.

Food Safety

Expert advice on sanitary plant design

Experts offer practical, realistic advice for implementing sanitary plant design in both new and existing facilities.

Crystal Lindell

August 16, 2017

Processors have options when it comes to sanitary plant design.

Pressure Management

Pressure instrument technology must hold up to harsh environments

Embedded intelligence in measurement technology must withstand harsh chemicals, acidic foods and beverages as well as high-operating pressures

Wayne Labs

August 14, 2017

Advances in pressure management technology help processors benefit from improved accuracy.

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.