Increased bag-format flexibility is one of many new capabilities in form/fill/seal (f/f/s) packaging systems. Versatility, high performance and high speeds go hand in hand with what manufacturers need, as does easier maintenance. But these days, equipment designed with sanitation in mind gets extra high marks.
From humble beginnings 40+ years ago in a small bakery near Boston to a 30,000-sq.-ft. plant today in Chelsea, Mass., outfitted with four production lines, Golden Cannoli Shells Inc. now generates more than 100,000 cannoli shells each day. The more spacious plant is also allowing the bakery to significantly increase its capacity.
Sonoco Plastics was recognized by the Society of Plastics Engineers for the blow molded plastic jar that it developed to replace Planters Peanuts’ glass jars.
Creating a pleasant stir in New York’s restaurants since 1987, Tom Cat combines the craftsmanship of artisan baking with a cupful of automation plus a pinch of top-quality ingredients
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies announces new board members, its 2014 executive committee and the addition of 30 new member companies.
In May, thousands of exhibitors and visitors from around the world will converge on the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds in Germany for interpack 2014 PROCESSES AND PACKAGING, the international trade event for packaging processes and machinery for food, beverages and a host of other consumer and industrial goods.
Oberto Brands’ Oh Boy! Oberto All Natural Jerky line gets a new logo and look as part of the largest brand overhaul in the Seattle company’s 95-year history.
Pepsi, Coca-Cola and Nestle are a few of the companies that contributed to an effort opposing a food-labeling initiative in Washington state, according to documents recently made public.
Eating has never been easier. Bars are everywhere. They’re eating up the competition. Snack bars, cookie bars, gluten-free, sugar-free, kids’ bars, granola bars and others. But what’s really inside the wrapping?
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