Snack producers and bakeries are facing a competitive marketplace inhabited by more brand designs and increased variation in packaging. Brand extensions focused on more flavors, seasonal offerings and promotions need to happen at a faster pace.

Operators can now load cartons more efficiently and safely when working on contract packaging and high-production CPG packaging lines with the new low-profile carton and case magazine from PMI Cartoning, Inc.

A new Stand-alone Dust Collector from Flexicon removes airborne dust from upstream processes, and discharges it into containers positioned below the collection hopper, protecting operators and improving plant hygiene, while eliminating material waste.

In the modern age, traceability is becoming more and more important, both to suppliers and to end users. Technology and new software is adapting to users’ needs, and 2018 brings new advancements in both areas.

Delkor Systems has unveiled its new robotic palletizing system designed and engineered for seamless downstream integration with Delkor packaging equipment lines.

Key Technology presents a specialized Iso-Flo vibratory conveyor designed specifically for integration with a metal detector to inspect bulk foods on processing and packaging distribution lines.

SNAXPO18 will take place March 12–14, 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Unlike any other industry event, SNAXPO showcases innovation across every aspect of the market, bringing together suppliers and producers, innovators and game-changers from the entire snack supply chain.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, has announced production plans for its 2018 and 2019 model-year lineup.  

At Anuga FoodTec 2018, Eagle Product Inspection will launch a new high-level x-ray inspection product line for the packaged food industry.