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Consumer interest in transparency puts new demands on processors

With consumers demanding more detailed product information, new technology can help transform processors’ operations.

November 6, 2017

A seismic shift has happened in the food and beverage industry — consumers have gone from being passive to very much being in the driver’s seat, calling the shots on what they want.

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Cognex DataMan 70 series barcode reader

September 20, 2017

The Cognex DataMan 70 series fixed-mount barcode reader is used to read 1-D and 2-D label-based barcodes.

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Fairbanks Scales turnkey labeling system

August 21, 2017

The Fairbanks Scales Ethernet-ready LabelBank/DataBank turnkey system combines factory-installed barcoding software with a networkable touchscreen instrument and high-speed industrial thermal barcode printer.

Nutrition Labels

Canadian government announces changes to food labels

Industry has five-year transition period to make changes

Casey Laughman

August 3, 2017

The Canadian government has announced changes to nutrition information and ingredient labels for products sold in the Canadian market. The changes encompass serving size and added sugar as well.

Packaging

New Weber labels designed for cold food

Company also release new Transprint labels that offer more labels per roll.

Crystal Lindell

June 14, 2017

This quick-tack, all temperature film material uses an aggressive adhesive that can be applied successfully to packages in wet, damp and freezer conditions.

Manufacturing News

Detox Project offers residue-free certification

Label would let producers show products don't have residual glyphosate

May 16, 2017

Processors work to prevent active chemical in herbicide from tainting food.

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Primera LX2000 inkjet label printer

April 13, 2017

Built for the food and beverage industry, the Primera LX2000 pigment inkjet desktop label printer creates labels that can include photos, graphics, illustrations and text.

IML packaging allows stackable ice cream treats

New packaging offers user-friendly design, efficient stocking

Debra Schug

April 12, 2017

The stacking ability of the new IML packaging has made transport more stable and safer. Thanks to advanced injection molded technology, the packaging weighs 10 percent less.

Labeling Transparency

Transparency push at Mondelēz International

The company has launched the SmartLabel app to address customers’ concerns

Debra Schug

February 28, 2017

Consumers are demanding more and more to know exactly what is in the foods they are eating. To evolve with this trend, Mondelēz International has just launched a new app that gives consumers quick access to this information and was one of the first companies to sign on to the SmartLabel initiative with the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) following its initial launch.