Sustainable Packaging

Foodservice packaging recycling myths dispelled

A survey of 700 material recovery facilities uncovers those factors affecting the acceptance of foodservice packaging.

April 21, 2014

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 804

Sustainability

Lighter-weight aerosol for beauty care brand

Henkel uses a new industrial aluminum aerosol can for its European beauty care brand, Fa, that is up to 10% lighter than the industry's standard extruded aluminum package.

April 21, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Colgate commits to significant recyclable packaging policy

Following engagement with nonprofit As You Sow, Colgate-Palmolive commits to making 100% of the packaging for three of its product categories 100% recyclable by 2020.

April 21, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Large Super Air Nozzle Resists Corrosion And High Temperature

EXAIR's new 1 NPT Stainless Steel Super Air Nozzle™ delivers 6.6 pounds of strong blowing force for blowoff, cooling and drying applications located in corrosive, high temperature, food and pharmaceutical environments. Because the force is more than 8 times that of ordinary air nozzles, it is ideal for blowing heavy materials and where the air nozzle can’t be mounted close to the target surface.

April 21, 2014

Sustainability

Clothier finds use for recycled water bottles

North Carolina clothing maker Dirtball keeps 100,000 plastic water bottles out of landfills for every 10,000 pairs of Dirt Short Chinos it makes.

April 21, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

How plant automation impacts product, equipment, and packaging compliance

With FDA food safety requirements and inspections on the rise in response to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) deployment, the first question for most people involved in the food industry is: Who does this law affect?

April 20, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Seven tips for FSMA compliance in plant automation

Here's how automation can improve compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)...

April 20, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Five ways integrated software can ensure food safety

Preventing food safety risk begins with a comprehensive approach that accounts for five key software capabilities: real-time operational intelligence; trending capabilities; rich analytics; electronic standard work practices; and powerful traceability.

April 20, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

How integrated management software enhances audit readiness

How automated food quality/safety system helps the most efficient companies eliminate errors and increase efficiencies in the auditing process.

April 20, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Eight tips for selecting food safety compliance systems

Regulations — namely, the coming requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) — have spurred growth in the market for food safety and quality management software. Below are eight guidelines food and beverage manufacturers should consider when selecting a system.

April 20, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

B&R impressions of K 2013

TRADE SHOW REPORT

April 17, 2014

Contract Packaging

Mars Canada supply chain alum to give April 23 Webinar on logistics

Kretschmer, supply chain management veteran with more than a quarter-century experience at Mars Canada, will advise logistics pros on how to work efficiently with the brands they serve in this webinar hosted by Nulogy.

April 17, 2014

Converting equipment

Efficient, energy saving blow molder outputs up to 700 kg per hour

Jinming, a Chinese provider of blown film lines, cast film lines and blow molding machines presents their efficient, energy saving innovation.

April 17, 2014