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Improving operations with updated bakery trays and pallets

RFID tracking, hygienic features, and dimensional consistency improve performance.

October 27, 2021

Bakery trays and similar items such as pallets and baskets are an essential part of the supply chain for bakery and snack producers in transporting finished goods for direct-store delivery. They are sometimes enabled with tracking and traceability technology such as radio-frequency identification (RFID) to prevent tray and pallet theft.

Matrix joins ProMach brands in creating new blog focusing on flexible packaging equipment solutions

October 26, 2021

Matrix is teaming up with other ProMach brands to launch a new blog connecting readers with helpful information and guidance on packaging equipment solutions around ProMach’s Flexibles and Trays business line.

PACK EXPO 2021 round-up: A return to in-person conferences

Liz Parker Kuhn

October 14, 2021

The industry reunites for most comprehensive packaging and processing event.

Automation solutions for the baking industry

Strategies for implementing automation and robotics for select operational processes help companies meet demand amidst a persistent labor shortage.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

September 27, 2021

As the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon America in early 2020, the American population began reacting to their new reality, and it was clear that snack and bakery production across the country would face a clear challenge. People were stocking up on supplies at an alarming rate, and the rush was on to keep grocery store shelves stocked.

Advances in robotics and automation in the snack and bakery industries

Advances in robotics and automation in snack and bakery packaging

New systems improve packaging operations in bakery and snack plants.

Neal Lorenzi

September 23, 2021

New robotic technology is helping to streamline and improve bakery and snack operations in both primary and secondary packaging applications. Areas of innovation include end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), sanitation, and space optimization. Gripper technology also is advancing to handle delicate products such as soft bakery items.

New Earth-friendly North America manufactured packaging from CRATIV

September 13, 2021

CRATIV is excited to announce the addition of CRATIV PB (Plant Based) to compliment its sustainable packaging line CRATIV Accelerator.

Case Study: Sabic, St. Johns Packaging, and Kingsmill launch world's first-ever bread packaging based on recycled post-consumer plastic

September 10, 2021

SABIC has announced the successful roll-out of another project as part of its TRUCIRCLE program to accelerate the implementation of a circular plastic economy.

Wexxar Bel WF30 Gen2 Fully Automatic Case Former

September 3, 2021

Wexxar Bel has released the WF30 Gen2, the next iteration of its popular selling WF30 Fully Automatic Case Former.

Snack and bakery brands support sustainability inside and out

Companies cater to consumers’ preferences on packaging, including recyclable options.

Kimberly Decker

August 23, 2021

Lest anyone think that the pandemic pressed "pause" on campaigns for corporate sustainability, think again. If anything, COVID-19 reminded consumers, and the snack and bakery sectors, just how interconnected we are, whether we’re selecting suppliers, expanding production, or packing a protein bar into our gym bags.

Spotlight on product handling systems

Secondary packaging equipment meets the needs of a fast-changing marketplace.

Neal Lorenzi

August 19, 2021

The latest product handling equipment, cartoners, case erectors and packers, loaders and palletizers, are designed to meet the needs of bakery and snack producers as well as consumers in a fast-changing marketplace. These flexible systems can run a large array of SKUs and they feature quick-change capabilities.