Snack food producers have intriguing insight on technology's helpful impact on employees.
Packaging line integration
How Technology is Assisting Employees in the Snack Foods Market
Technological tools including virtual reality headsets, sensors, and instructional materials are helping to train snack food producer employees.
January 10, 2025

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Packaging line integration
What’s Driving Optimism in the Snack Foods Market
Snack producers are excited to see more productivity and more new products ahead for their business.
December 20, 2024
Most (80%) snack producers have some level of optimism about their company's future investments.
Packaging line integration
What Snack Producers Want in Their Machinery
Consumer trends like on-the-go products are swaying snack producers’ needs in both packaging and processing machinery.
November 25, 2024
Snack producer survey participants noted a need for more automation that can accommodate things like troubleshooting or new product innovations.
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New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast
One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.
November 12, 2024
Snack producer interview participants expect to see continued demand for new packaging types and SKUs, like variety packs and single-serve sizes.
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Mars to Acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion
The transaction unites two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios of brands and will enable Mars to further shape the future of snacking and serve more consumers globally.
August 14, 2024
Kellanova’s brand assortment complements Mars’ existing portfolio.
Flow wrapping
BW Flexible Systems Launches the Hayssen R300 at PACK EXPO East
BW Flexible Systems
Company showcases significant innovation in flow-wrapping solutions for baked goods at Booth #616.
March 19, 2024
Bw Flexible Hayssen R300
Sustainable Packaging
Kellanova, PepsiCo, and LUSH Introduce Recycling Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations by Kellanova, PepsiCo, and LUSH from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
March 7, 2024
Kellanova's reduced packaging materials for select snack brands positions the company with one of the smallest plastic footprints among peer companies.
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Castania Redesigns Nut Packaging to Prep for Expansion
Castania’s redesigned nut packaging plays on the brand's history and sets it apart from global competitors in anticipation of a market expansion.
January 31, 2024
Castania's redesigned nut packaging features copper coloring as a nod to the brand's copper roasting drums.
Sustainable Packaging
Philips, Walkers, and Aldi U.K. Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from Philips, Walkers, and Aldi U.K. from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
January 5, 2024
Versuni is switching to 100% recycled paper for its top performing Philips home appliances.
Package design
Deli Cracker Debuts New Look Alongside Updated Recipe
La Panzanella’s new Croccantini cracker package redesign showcases the product inside and emphasizes its latest recipe update.
December 19, 2023
La Panzanella's new Croccantini cracker package design features simplified graphics to showcase the product inside.
Bio-based
Sustainability ‘Baked in’ to New Paper Packaging for Frozen Bread
European baker Lantmännen Unibake switches from a plastic bag for its frozen bread shipments, integrating a paper barrier into its corrugated case instead.
November 21, 2023
Lantmännen Unibake’s new packaging eliminates the LDPE bag that held the frozen bread loaves inside the corrugated shipper and instead incorporates a barrier paper on the inside of the case that protects against grease and moisture.
Sustainable Packaging
NY Files Unprecedented Lawsuit Against PepsiCo for Plastic Pollution
AG Letitia James’ lawsuit charges PepsiCo with harming the public and failing to warn consumers of environmental and health threats of its single-use plastic packaging.
November 16, 2023
Plastic waste collected in April 2022 from the Erie Basin Marina in the City of Buffalo.
Operational Excellence
HazerBaba Purchases Metal Detector to Support Growth
Turkish food brand HazerBaba’s new inspection solution supports its manufacturing growth while maintaining its quality certifications.
October 25, 2023
HazerBaba's new Loma Systems IQ3 Metal Detector Conveyor will help the brand support expansion and maintain quality standards.
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