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Automated packaging tech helps streamline snack and bakery operations

Incorporating automation into packaging operations can help snack and bakery operations do more with less.
Neal Lorenzi
September 18, 2023

Bakery and snack producers are creating a wide range of products to meet consumer demand; they also are being called on to do more with less.


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Automation advances put technology within reach

With capabilities increasing and price tags shrinking, automation is within reach of more snack and bakery operations than before.
Neal Lorenzi
January 18, 2023

With capabilities increasing and price tags shrinking, automation is within reach of more snack and bakery operations than before.


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Palletizing solutions incorporate robotics

New systems handle a variety of packaging formats.
Neal Lorenzi
December 22, 2022

An in-depth look at packaging in the snack and bakery industries, specifically palletizing.


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Flexible packaging solutions reach a new level

An in-depth look at flexible packaging in the snack and bakery industries.
Neal Lorenzi
November 18, 2022

An in-depth look at flexible packaging in the snack and bakery industries.


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Direct-to-consumer goods gain popularity during pandemic

Innovations in packaging, logistics fuel growth.
Neal Lorenzi
October 18, 2022

Innovations in packaging, logistics fuel growth.


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Full speed ahead with automation

Equipment helps snack and bakery producers overcome labor shortages.
Neal Lorenzi
September 28, 2022

Bakery and snack plants are moving away from manual cartoning and case packing to automated equipment.


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Green packaging solutions take a look at sustainability trends

Green equipment and materials feature a wide range of features.
Neal Lorenzi
August 17, 2022

When setting green/sustainability goals, consumer packaged goods companies are moving beyond a narrow focus to look holistically and collaboratively at products, packaging, and operations. 


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State of the Industry 2022: Popcorn category continues to innovate

Pop it up!
Neal Lorenzi
July 20, 2022

Growth in the popcorn category is being driven by new flavor innovations and new packaging sizes and formats. Hot and spicy microwave popcorn and cheddar jalapeño popcorn in family-size bags are just two examples. Expect to see more innovation in the near future.


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State of the Industry 2022: Ubiquitous cookie category shows moderate growth

Consumers search for products that are tasty, but also include healthy ingredients.
Neal Lorenzi
June 21, 2022

Cookies are ubiquitous. They appear in many areas of the store, from the classic cookies and snack aisle, to the bakery aisle, the in-store fresh bakery, as ready-to-bake items in the refrigerated area, and even cookie dough in the frozen food section.


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What’s new in closing and bagging equipment

Product introductions feature a wide range of features.
Neal Lorenzi
May 24, 2022

Innovation is prevalent in the area of closing and bagging equipment as well as twist ties, clips, zippers and package resealing. Thanks to product introductions and equipment upgrades, these systems run faster and are easier to use. 


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