Packaging equipment manufacturers are upgrading bagging and closing equipment to improve operational efficiency and hygienic design, while also adding touches of smart technology and sustainability.

For food packagers and others looking for an automated filling and sealing solution for pre-made pouches, Triangle Package Machinery Company, together with JDD Packaging Ltd., are excited to introduce the Triangle/JDD Rotary Pouch Machine.

Amcor has launched AmLite Ultra Recyclable, its first packaging product made from the company’s revolutionary, more sustainable high-barrier polyolefin film that the company announced last year.

Heraeus Noblelight’s new BlueLight Hygienic System is a modular, UVC ultraviolet disinfection unit that offers food and beverage processors reliable surface disinfection of food packaging and up to 90 percent energy savings compared to traditional UV disinfection systems.

Packaging safety is a key issue for snack and bakery producers who strive to safely maximize product shelf life. Innovations such as modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) and active packaging technologies are leading the way, along with tamper-resistant materials. Also, marking and coding technologies improve traceability.

SNAP Resources (SNAP), a Motion Controls Robotics’ affiliated company, will join READY Robotics in their Automate 2019 booth #7571 to display the mobile SNAPMate Station featuring a FANUC CR-15iA collaborative robot.

Food processing and packaging solutions provider tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager to head up its African operations.

Advances in labeling are happening at a rapid pace. Technological leaps in marking/coding technology, printers, and labeling software have improved printing speed, accuracy and flexibility to accommodate a wide range of labels in today's snack and bakery market.

In order to be able to use the heat-sealing film even more flexibly when packaging in flowpacks, Schubert has developed a new heat-sealing robot for its Flowmodul.

The ValTara automatic labeling machine applies wraparound self-adhesive labels onto many different types of containers, jars, bottles, cans, and more.