Contract Packaging

How MattPak Rose From the Ashes

After a devastating fire, Illinois co-packer stays resilient and innovative in niche markets without losing its commitment to customers.

December 5, 2024

Machinery: Page 24

Labeling

FDA and USDA Seek Input on Food Date Labeling Practices

The FDA and USDA have issued a Request for Information to gather insights on food date labeling practices, aiming to address consumer confusion and reduce food waste.

December 4, 2024

Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation Taps Generative AI

A small language model (SLM) AI integration with Rockwell's Design Studio develops patterns, writes ladder logic & inputs parameters around processes like filling or case packing. Operators interact with, refine and add smart objects to improve processes.

December 3, 2024

Filling, Capping & Closing

Revolutionize Liquid Nitrogen Dosing with an Advanced Vacuum Barrier System

Learn how to prevent product loss and downtime with an advanced liquid nitrogen dosing system.

December 2, 2024

PACK EXPO

Poplok Tray Former

This new tray former erects up to 20 trays a minute without tape or glue.

November 25, 2024

Containers & Closures

Alex Linz Joins Morrison Container Handling Solutions as Mideast Regional Sales Manager

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Morrison appoints Linz, who will leverage his extensive experience in the packaging industry to serve customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, and West Virginia.

November 21, 2024

Digital Transformation

Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian Ushers AI into Industrial Automation with Rockwell

As AI reshapes wider industrial automation and packaging specifically, Rockwell and Nvidia have partnered to pioneer integration between advanced computing and real-world applications, transforming manufacturing processes and workforce dynamics.

November 20, 2024

Digital Transformation

AI Integration for Danone’s Factory Automation Data Management Tool?

Live at Automation Fair: Danone's Jerel Williams & Juan Lua use Rockwell's FactoryTalk AssetCentre for managing industrial automation data across packaging ops. They love it, and explain what works well and how a potential AI integration might improve it.

November 19, 2024

Digital Transformation

Unilever Optimizes Hellmann’s Mayo Fill Levels with AI-based Predictive Analytics

Live from Automation Fair: Unilever addressed mayonnaise fill level inconsistencies using Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk LogixAI, enhancing efficiency and reducing overfill giveaway through predictive analytics.

November 18, 2024

Cartoning

Stephen Scherger of Graphic Packaging International Elected Chairman of the Paperboard Packaging Council

Paperboard Packaging Council

Scherger, who first held the position in 2012, returns as PPC’s Board Chair, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to the paperboard packaging industry.

November 18, 2024

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Syntegon and Telstar Officially Join Forces

Syntegon

Syntegon and Azbil Corporation have completed the acquisition of Telstar, combining their expertise to offer comprehensive pharmaceutical production solutions.

November 18, 2024

Recycling

Walkers Chocolate Bars Next to Switch to Recyclable Paper Wrapper

This move closely follows a host of chocolate and confectionery swaps away from plastic into paper-based wrappers with curbside recyclability claims, including by both Nestle and Mars in Australia, and Mars candy bars in the U.K.

November 15, 2024

Package design

Kraft Heinz Faces Legal Challenge Over Mac & Cheese Labeling

A federal judge has ruled that Kraft Heinz must address allegations of misleading consumers about artificial preservatives in its Mac & Cheese product

November 15, 2024