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ARTICLES

Applegate reduces its bacon packaging

May 15, 2013

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Applegate Farms has reduced the amount of packaging in its organic bacon by 37 percent.

Reclosable packaging: Case closed

Processors continue to tinker with reclosable packaging, knowing how much consumers love it.

May 7, 2013

By Hallie Forcino, Contributing Writer

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Reclosability protects freshness. It’s also convenient because there’s no need to transfer remaining portions to another receptacle for storage in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry.

RPA accepting submissions for Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award

May 1, 2013

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The award is designed to recognize companies that have developed, supported, or implemented measurable and innovative reusable solutions in a b2b supply chain.

Pack Expo launches FastTrack program for small and mid-sized processors

April 29, 2013

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FastTrack will help connect businesses with innovative packaging and processing solutions and other vital resources quickly and efficiently.

Labor, materials concerns drive interleaving, stacking decisions

April 18, 2013

By Chip Bolton, J.H. Bolton Communications LLC

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When broaching the subject of interleaving and stacking, asking folks about the current state of affairs in this much ignored process there was less discussion about equipment systems and technical issues and more talk about costs — labor and packaging.

Pack Expo adds East Coast show for 2015

April 16, 2013

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PACK EXPO East is coming to Philadelphia Feb. 2–4, 2015.

Weighing, labeling in line with 'the law'

Weighing and labeling systems help processors ensure products comply with regulatory requirements..

March 19, 2013

By Hallie Forcino, Contributing Writer

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As the popularity of case-ready products grows, so does the use of systems that weigh and label case-ready primary packages.

The latest trends in MAP and overwrap packaging

February 21, 2013

By Chip Bolton, J.H. Bolton Communications LLC

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The tide has not turned in favor of overwrap or modified-atmosphere packaging in the retail meat case in recent years.

Tray packaging expected to maintain stronghold

January 25, 2013

By Elizabeth Fuhrman

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Demand for trays in meat, poultry and seafood packaging is expected to increase 3.9 percent per year to $860 million in 2015, according to Cleveland, Ohio-based The Freedonia Group Inc.’s April 2011 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging report.

Protein Problem Solver

Williams Sausage streamlines shrink-wrapping efficiency on breakfast-sandwich line

January 17, 2013

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Since 1958, Williams Sausage has produced country-style whole hog breakfast sausage.

DOCUMENTS AND FILES

The Essential Guide to ERP Solutions for Meat Processors - White Paper by CDC Software

April 5, 2011

10 Essential ERP Features For Meat Processors Running the right ERP solution can streamline your processing and packaging operations, expedite recalls, and accurately predict yields and cost products. This practical guide links many of the unique business processes for the meat industry to specific ERP software capabilities. Avoid the pitfalls of running the wrong ERP application for your business.