Digital Transformation

FDA Blueprint on ‘New Era of Smarter Food Safety’ Delayed

Agency says it must shift its effort to respond COVID-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020

Beverage: Page 36

Digital Transformation

A Data-Driven Industrial Marketplace Pushes Plant Optimization

Zira has taken a different approach to data analytics, showing food and beverage producers how to better recognize opportunities and prioritize actions.

April 16, 2020

Bulk handling/filling equipment

Canadian Co-Packer Sold on Aseptic Packaging

Three aseptic fillers help contract filler Ya YA Foods produce high- and low-acid products, including plant- and milk-based dairy beverages.

April 16, 2020

Beverage

Molson Coors and HEXO Corp Expand Partnership

The 2 companies initiate new joint venture set to explore opportunities for hemp-derived CBD beverages.

April 15, 2020

Beverage

Eriez Names New President and CEO

Eriez

Lukas Guenthardt accepts leadership of the company following the retirement of President and CEO Timothy Shuttleworth.

April 14, 2020

Beverage

CLPA Names Thomas J. Burke as Global Strategic Advisor

In his new position, he will work to accelerate the construction of Smart Factories by increasing the reach of CC-Link IE TSN.

April 10, 2020

Cartons and boxes

Pop-Up Gift Box Tells 12th Century Love Story

With a structure inspired by medieval traveling theaters and pop-up books, a 3D gift box for French wine brand Chêne Bleu beautifully illustrates the story of famed lovers Abélard and Héloïse.

April 10, 2020

PMMI News

Machine Builders and CPGs: Partnerships in the Time of Coronavirus

PMMI

Virtual Town Hall #2 from PMMI features CPGs who belong to OpX Leadership Network Executive Council chatting “live” with PMMI members about the impact of Covid-19.

April 10, 2020

Beverage

Consumer Spending Remains 23% Higher than Pre-virus

American households are slowly returning to normal buying habits.

April 9, 2020

Beverage

Kurita Water Industries Merges U.S. Subsidiaries

Kurita America Inc.

LaMarr Barnes to lead Kurita America Inc. as chief executive officer

April 9, 2020

Digital Transformation

Covid and Latin American Technology

This post prepared with information received from 951 respondents across Latin America to a reader survey asking about changes brought about by the COVID-19 crisis in the capital equipment investment plans of CPGs in the region.

April 9, 2020

Sustainability

Compostable Coffee Capsules Deliver Espresso

Italian coffee roaster Covim produces its own brand and private-label products in 100% bio-based, compostable coffee capsules engineered to meet the unique requirements of European espresso machines.

April 8, 2020

Digital Transformation

Covid-19 Challenges for Latin American CPGs

An immediate challenge of the coronavirus crisis on CPGs has been the devaluation of many Latin American currencies, driving up the purchase price of imported raw materials and supplies.

April 7, 2020