Cryopak acquires Garden State Cold Storage Gel-Pack manufacturing segment Acquisition allows Cryopak to both produce Gel-Packs and execute freezing operations at the same location. Industry News July 10, 2024 No Comments This acquisition sets up Cryopak to lower costs, increase service levels and shorten lead times. Read More
Portion-controlled bacon packaging wins student design challenge Bacon packaging wins recognition. Bobby Douglas July 9, 2024 No Comments California Polytechnic State University students design a packaging concept for precooked single-serve bacon slices.Read More
Texwrap brand brings on new Western regional sales manager New hire has 12 years of experience working for Bemis, now Amcor. Industry News July 9, 2024 No Comments Tracey Fikes brings over 20 years of packaging experience to the Texwrap team.Read More
Meritech Boot Scrubbers ensure hygiene compliance in meat processing, packaging Boot washers ensure that footwear does not become a contamination point. Industry News July 3, 2024 No Comments Boot scrubbers align with stringent standards set by GFSI, FDA, FSMA, USDA and GMP. Read More
May delivers more growth for the meat department May prices across food and beverages were 33% higher than they were pre-pandemic. Anne-Marie Roerink June 28, 2024 No Comments Year-to-date meat department sales reached $42.6 billion, which reflects an increase of 3.7%. Read More
Standard Meat execs win Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Awards Award makes Standard Meat Co. execs eligible for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 National Awards. Industry News June 26, 2024 No Comments Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southwest Award honors Standard Meat Co. Co-President and CEO Ben Rosenthal and Co-President Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld.Read More
Pack Expo International spotlights sustainability Companies including Dow, Amazon, Clorox, Nestle, Dr. Bronner's, WestRock and Conagra share best practices at the new Sustainability Central exhibit. Industry News June 26, 2024 No Comments New and expanded show resources can help brands lessen energy consumption, minimize waste and reduce overall carbon footprint. Read More
Automation & Robotics Report 2024 Optimizing plant efficiency through automated systems Automation can help producers increase labor efforts, maximize worker safety, optimize operational efficiency and ensure product integrity. Sammy Bredar June 24, 2024 No Comments For processors looking to automate, Soft Robotics, Dorner and BAK Food Equipment offer their robotics and automation technology insights.Read More
Pacteon acquires Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions Pacteon reaffirms commitment to product-handling expertise. Industry News June 24, 2024 No Comments Descon to operate as a subsidiary of Pacteon Group, maintaining its brand identity, facilities and leadership team. Read More
Flexible Packaging Association president and CEO steps down FPA initiates search for new president and CEO. Industry News June 13, 2024 No Comments Long-serving FPA President and CEO Alison Keane steps down from her position on Aug. 1, 2024. Read More