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2017 Food trends: Keep it lean and clean

Healthy food options drive food processing trends according to recently released market research report 2017 Trends in Food Processing Operations.

Sean Riley

March 28, 2017

As with anything in the food industry, it is the consumer who ultimately drives trends that retailers pass back up the chain to processors.

Recalls

Managing recalls: How data collection helps companies

Regulatory and consumer trends drive track and trace adoption

Jorge Izquierdo

March 8, 2017

The tremendous amount of resources that go into bringing a product to market can be eclipsed by the costs of an unforeseen recall.

Automation

Automation’s role in future food factories

Jorge Izquierdo

February 28, 2017

In a recent food processing market research report by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, 50 percent of food manufacturers indicated that operational improvements involving automation would receive the most attention over the next three to five years.

PMMI: Are sustainability initiatives sustainable?

PMMI’s Tom Egan on how sustainability is bolstered by consumer preference and inherent cost savings.

January 29, 2017

PMMI's Tom Egan on what the future holds for sustainability initiatives in the consumer packaged goods industry, what considerations brands must heed and what resources are available to brands looking to make a difference.

Plant Maintenance

Best practices in plant maintenance and safety improve operational efficiency

ProFood Tech offers insights and solutions to minimize risk, prevent worker injuries and reduce costs

Maria Ferrante

December 21, 2016

Plant safety is critical to productivity. Proper plant maintenance plays a significant role in reducing unscheduled downtime and improving safety.

PMMI

PMMI Report: Packaging machinery Shipments to reach $8.5B by 2020

More than half of the growth is expected to come from the food and beverage sector.

Casey Laughman

November 30, 2016

"Factors such as changing consumer habits, new regulations as well as general economic development are fueling this development,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI.

TECH FLASH

How 3D printing is propelling the robot revolution

PMMI’s Jorge Izquierdo on how technology is changing manufacturing facilities for the future.

Crystal Lindell

November 30, 2016

Two of the most futuristic sounding technologies are working together to change the manufacturing world while saving processors a lot of upfront costs.

TECH FLASH

PMMI report offers insight, tips for dealing with FSMA

Putting process control in place to enhance food safety but also improve food quality has become critical.

Maria Ferrante

November 30, 2016

The report indicates that companies are largely making procedural changes, such as how the manufacturing environment is organized, operated, cleaned and maintained; what people are trained on and how activities are documented.

Trade show partners announce launch of ProFood Tech

Making an impact on the shelf and beyond

September 28, 2016

Food brand owners realize they need solutions that not only boost shelf appeal, but which also demonstrate a positive impact on social and environmental issues that are important to consumers.