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Packaging

Creating packaging for elderly consumers

Selig Group’s John Brown talks about creating liners that the elderly can easily remove.

March 14, 2017

With an ever increasing aging population living independent lives for longer, there are increasing challenge of creating packaging that is secure and hermetically sealed, yet is also easy-to-open for consumers who are elderly.

Coffee capsules

RPC Bebo’s news compostable coffee capsules retain quality

Capsule material is able to be industrially composted while still delivering long-term protection of the contents.

Crystal Lindell

March 14, 2017

With single-serve drink systems continuing to grow in popularity, there is an increasing requirement to balance the demand for capsules with sustainable packaging solutions.

TECH FLASH

ABB sells first American-made robot

Factory in Michigan begins production with material handling robot

Casey Laughman

March 14, 2017

The first ABB robot made in the United States has been sold, marking a milestone in ABB’s U.S.-based robot production.

Carton Packaging

From organics to wine: Tetra Pak creates carton packaging

How sustainability is shaping the packaging of the future

Crystal Lindell

March 14, 2017

Tetra Pak’s VP of Marketing Chris Gretchko recently took some time to talk with Food Engineering about packaging trends and how brands can best react to the changes.

Manufacturing News

NIST addresses cybersecurity for companies

New document offers updated guidance to companies looking to protect themselves.

March 13, 2017

A primary concern of the new version is managing supply chain risks.

Tech Update: Freezing and Cooling

Efficient freezing, cooling need not sacrifice performance

Careful planning, consistent operations can ensure processors strike a balance between performance and engery conservation

Casey Laughman

March 9, 2017

By developing an overall strategy for equipment and operations, processors can balance performance and efficiency in a way that meets both goals.

Staffing

Now hiring: Plants face skilled worker shortage

Manufacturing works to rebrand itself as appealing to the next generation of employees.

Crystal Lindell

March 8, 2017

It's not a great time to be in the manufacturing jobs recruitment business.

Automation Series

Advanced controls yield major process improvements

Use of the right tools can cut waste, curb giveaways, improve efficiency, decrease downtime and maximize product.

Wayne Labs

March 8, 2017

Technology is changing how plants track and respond to waste.

Food Safety

FSMA requirements for small to mid-sized businesses clarified

PMMI’s FSMA consultant dishes out advice to companies that might be lagging in compliance

Debra Schug

March 6, 2017

The Food Safety Modernization Act’s preventative controls rule went into effect this past fall for large CPG food and beverage companies. Most in the industry understand the new rules are focused on prevention of food safety hazards, but that doesn’t mean everyone is at the same level of comprehension and compliance.