Independent Thoughts PFAS-free oxygen absorber aims to meet emerging regulations Mitsubishi Gas Chemical unveiled its Ageless oxygen absorber technology at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023. Fred Wilkinson October 19, 2023 No Comments Sean Hael of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America shares insights on its PFAS-free technology.Read More
Key Technology introduces new conveying systems for robotic pick-and-place packaging These systems are suitable for primary or secondary packaging. Industry News October 13, 2023 No Comments Key designs, builds and then tests every integrated conveying system to identify the optimal speed, stroke, lane widths and step sizes to consistently present the processor’s products to the robot’s end-of-arm tooling. Read More
State of the Industry 2023: Packaging Packaging suppliers feel pinch of inflation Inflation and interest rates exert pressure on demand for packaging equipment. Fred Wilkinson October 12, 2023 No Comments According to PMMI research, economic uncertainty and high-interest rates have led to conservative spending for packaging equipment by many end-users. Read More
PMMI's Market Development VP Jorge Izquierdo on the State of the Packaging Industry October 9, 2023 No Comments Mitigating labor issues and embracing sustainable materials rank among the ongoing trends for the sector. Read More
PAC Machinery offers plastic alternative for flow wrapping New technology gives industries that flow-wrap an alternative to plastic packaging on horizontal flow wrappers. Industry News October 9, 2023 No Comments The new PAC FW 650SI Servo Box Motion Inverted Flow Wrapper runs new curbside recyclable paper. Read More
Ossid promotes Andrew Birdwell to national sales director Andrew Birdwell most recently served as sales director, covering the East Coast. Industry News October 9, 2023 No Comments In his new role, Andrew Birdwell will be responsible for spearheading Ossid’s national sales initiatives. Read More
Stäubli Robotics to present live robotic food handling applications at Process Expo Stäubli to showcase its TS2-60 HE and TX2-90 HE six-axis robots. Industry News September 29, 2023 No Comments Specialized food processing robots will clean, cut and package meat products, demonstrating optimum hygiene, safety and efficiency.Read More
The key to a great grocery store meat department Consumer trends shaping the in-store experience. September 29, 2023 No Comments Essential components for a great meat department.Read More
Process Expo highlights the bacon production line Process Expo attendees can experience a guided presentation of a bacon production line three times a day. Sammy Bredar September 28, 2023 No Comments This three-day event is a one-stop shop for food and beverage processors, offering a variety of networking potential and educational opportunities. Read More
Consumers willing to switch to brands that offer better shelf life 98% of those surveyed said they were trying to minimize food waste. Fred Wilkinson September 28, 2023 No Comments A recent study conducted by Kerry suggests a third of consumers would switch to brands or products that offer better shelf life.Read More