Bread is evolving … it’s no longer an automatic grocery cart staple. Research shows that center store sales of sandwich bread have declined -5% while sourdough is up more than 25%, offering evidence that consumers are gravitating toward flavorful baked goods with clean labels and gut-health benefits. Sourdough creates new opportunities for bakers looking to stay ahead of market trends,...
Contributing writer Tom Egan is the VP of industry services for PMMI, the association for packaging and processing technologies. Packaging machinery original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have lofty goals to meet, satisfying CPG customers, who, in turn, must ultimately satisfy consumers who demand quality, safety and availability on store shelves. OEMs also are tasked with designing compact, easy-to-operate and maintain equipment, which can fit...
As bakers strive to boost operational efficiency and productivity, it creates a need for solutions that integrate easily with existing equipment, fit within the allotted footprint, align with their budget and address the lack of skilled labor. In this whitepaper, learn about the latest Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)-based transport solution. Developed by Diosna and VMI, two technology brands of Coperion,...
Traditional systems depend on conventional plastic packaging like clamshells, which can be bulky, fragile and manually intensive. When packaging fails, shelf life shortens, product quality drops and margins shrink. Learn how Harpak-Ulma's tray sealing offers a more streamlined solution.
This year has been pivotal for sustainable packaging. Many large CPG companies set ambitious goals to enhance their packaging portfolios, but achieving these targets has proven more challenging than anticipated. In this whitepaper, learn key strategies for companies to identify sustainable packaging solutions that can benefit the bottom line and the environment.
The Coperion Food, Health & Nutrition (FHN) division includes 10 baking technology brands that came together under the Coperion umbrella after a series of acquisitions. Each brand represents specific expertise in its markets. In this whitepaper, learn more about how Coperion FHN's solutions can help commercial bakers improve their operational efficiency by looking at features, benefits and price points, and...
