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

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Dairy

The Curious Case of the Disappearing Maiden--Land O' Lakes Rebrands, Losing Controversial Iconic Image

In the quiet days before COVID-19, the major butter co-op announced plans for rebranding their packaging, electing not to mention they were replacing an iconic, yet controversial, image they had on their box since 1928.

April 20, 2020

Operational Excellence

Metal Dominates Dog and Cat Food Packaging

According to Euromonitor, flexible plastic saw the fastest unit volume growth in wet dog food in 2019 as consumers showed a growing preference for stand-up pouches that deliver convenience, transparency, and a more premium image.

April 17, 2020

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

Operational Excellence

Pet Food Processing and Packaging Machinery of the Future

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence details next generation processing and packaging equipment needs for pet food manufacturers responding to consumer trends like sustainability, the humanization of pet food, and e-commerce.

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

Flexible packaging

A Dang Good Redesign for Asian-American Snacks

Healthy snack brand Dang is repositioned and redesigned to tastefully emphasize Asian-American roots while infusing fun, playful personality.

April 14, 2020

Operational Excellence

Pet Food Industry Trends

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

With a CAGR of 6.3% through 2024, market share growth of treats and snacks will come primarily from wet and dry food although these two segments, historically strong, are not expected to lose significant market share.

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, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

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