Operational Excellence

Process Expo 2013 doubles international exhibits

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that Process Expo 2013 has doubled exhibit sales to foreign-based exhibitors over the previous show in 2011.

July 9, 2013

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Operational Excellence

ColaLife AidPod kit package trial to conclude in September

Packaged kit contents, costs continue to be evaluated, but mid-line analysis shows positive results in helping to combat diarrhea in Zambia.

July 8, 2013

Flexibles

Stand-up pouch evokes old-fashioned canning jar

A new line of dairy-free, vegan tomato sauces launches in a stand-up pouch shaped like a canning jar. A ‘handmade’ tag with cord completes the farm-fresh feeling.

July 8, 2013

Sustainability

Retort cartons contain ready-to-eat pasta meals

Pacific Foods launches childhood pasta favorites made from all natural ingredients, packaged in BPA-free, retortable liquid cartons.

July 5, 2013

Containers

Vuka Intelligent Energy drinks energized by aluminum bottles

Ball’s 16-oz Alumi-Tek bottles offer vibrant graphics, reclosability, and recyclability for sophisticated audience.

July 3, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Dell commits to waste-free packaging by 2020

New sustainable packaging initiatives will use new materials like wheat straw to ensure packaging is made from renewable materials, and is recyclable or compostable.

July 3, 2013

Adhesive application

Tasting Freedom in adhesive application

The oldest operating brewery in the country was first in line when it came to trying out a hot melt adhesive application system that cuts costs and streamlines maintenance.

July 1, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Reckitt Benckiser seeks sustainability through 'betterbusiness'

An interview with Dave Challis, director - Global Sustainability, Environment, Health and Safety for Reckitt Benckiser, on the company’s betterbusiness sustainability strategy.

July 1, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Spanish dairy debuts first aseptic 'carton bottle'

Innovation-driven dairy CAPSA is the first to launch a new combination carton bottle package for its new line of value-added, functional aseptic milk products.

July 1, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Campbell Soup’s cooking with real-time data

From automated data collection to plant floor workers armed with handhelds helping them make better decisions, Campbell Soup is leaving behind its paper-based ways.

July 1, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Amping up fresh produce labeling flexibility

Thermoformed container supplier brings variable label printing in-house and harvests benefits of digital ink jet print versatility.

July 1, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

EVT: Multifunction-PLC-IO-module

EVT presents the EyeMIO – a multifunction-PLC-IO-Module and in combination with the EyeVision image processing software it is especially suitable for the usage in industrial environments.

July 1, 2013

Material handling

10 steps to improve efficiencies in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Improving your competitiveness, building sales, cutting costs, tracking product, and upgrading manufacturing equipment and processes are key factors.

July 1, 2013