The latest form/fill/seal (FFS) packaging systems are more versatile and more adaptable to different bag types, film types and bag sizes than previous versions. That is good news as consumers continue to demand smaller, on-the-go, resealable packages for their snacks and baked goods, and retailers demand packaging formats that bring convenience to their customers.
With better-for-you trends dominating virtually every food and beverage category, how do puffed and extruded snacks fare? As it turns out, this category is in a unique position to capitalize.
Software that can provide facility-wide traceability, from the point where ingredients and packaging enter a facility, to the point of finished product distribution, is very important in the food industry.
Consumers want to achieve better overall health and wellness, and adding more dietary protein and fiber helps. FDA defines dietary fiber as "certain naturally occurring fibers that are 'intrinsic and intact' in plants, and added isolated or synthetic non-digestible soluble and insoluble carbohydrates that FDA has determined have beneficial physiological effects to human health."
Activeberry, an all-natural, black currant-derived performance ingredient for athletes and consumers with active lifestyles, will be launched by Frutarom Health Ltd. at Supply Side West in Las Vegas, stand #1163.
Lenny & Larry's, the creators of the original protein cookie, has introduced its newest freshly-baked Complete Cookie flavor straight out of the oven—White Chocolaty Razzberry!