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PACKprint High-End Food Labeling Technology on Display at November Pack Expo

Food labeling technology has truly met the future with PACKprint®, the latest innovation from FASTechnology Group. This high-tech packaging solution will be on display Nov. 2 to 5 at the 2014 Pack Expo International in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees can witness PACKprint® firsthand at two exhibitor booths: the Delta Systems booth located at S-3446 and the […]

CPG Innovation Could Reduce Magnitude of Fruit Recall

The Wawona Packing Co., which supplies Costco, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Kroger, recently recalled peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots (plum/apricot hybrids) due to Listeria contamination at its Cutler, California, warehouses between June 1 and July 12. They revised that recall on August 1st to include all fresh whole fruit packed at the company’s facility during […]

Nestle boasts of supply chain transparency

In this era where social media prevails, consumer expectations for supply chain transparency are at an all time high. Whether it is corporate values, fair trade, or product quality, manufacturers are responding to the increasing demand to pull back the curtain and reveal the inner workings of their supply chain. According to the Chairman of Nestlé, […]

Avoiding Costly Product Recalls

In late April, Kroger recalled their Private Selection Hazelnut Marscarpone and Hazelnut Nut Fudge ice cream flavors because they contained unlabeled egg ingredients. They were forced to pulled 16 oz. containers from store shelves in 31 states. Such a sweeping product recall was prompted by the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions for people sensitive to […]