Rovema North America has introduced the BVR 230 VFFS bagger, a continuous, vertical form-fill-seal machine designed for the needs of the snack food industry.

The acquisition provides Horizon Bradco with a physical location in South Carolina and an expanded service network.

Posie Packer Corp. has developed a wicketed poly bag/sleeve labeler that applies labels to bread loaf bags.

Robert’s SPF Single Point Fill Standup Pouch packaging machine for pre-made bags is available from Cloud Packaging Equipment.

Tiefenthaler Machinery and RAM Equipment, both of Waukesha, WI, are now part of Moline Machinery.

PMI Cartoning will showcase the VXL vertical top-load cartoner at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in September.

Despite growing demand for healthier snacks, consumers continue to turn to a perennial favorite - the snack cake - when seeking an indulgent and flavorful treat.

While tradition remains strong in the mature desserts segment, portion control, gluten-free and clean label, along with new flavor-forward profiles, continue to make inroads.

Despite the lack of appreciable growth in pizza over the past year, select segments still display glimpses of innovation—and we’re far from fully realizing pizza’s potential.

Consumer demand for nutritional bars continues to climb. Success for this flourishing category going forward will rely on manufacturers’ continued understanding of trends driving sales.