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Deadline to comply with newly reinstated filing regulations nears
The deadline to comply with the newly reinstated Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been extended to Jan. 13. On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of App... continue reading »
Polar King Mobile launches new line of refrigerated trailers
A new series of walk-in refrigerated and freezer trailers from Polar King Mobile features ground-level loading system technology. The PKM68A, PKM61... continue reading »
Foundation contributes more than $800,000 to industry programs in 2024
The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, contributed more than $800,000 in support ... continue reading »
Equipment company unveils new CablePro conveyor
Bulk material handling equipment company Hapman launched the CablePro Tubular Drag Conveyor at PACK EXPO 2024 in Chicago. The November debut marked... continue reading »
Midwest Food Products Association names new president
Midwest Food Products Association (MWFA) has named a new president. Nick Novak has spent more than a decade with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerc... continue reading »

Chiquita focused on improving communities, reducing footprint
With regulations and scrutiny increasing in the U.S. and beyond, sustainability has become more than an industry buzzword. It’s shaping the way comp... continue reading »
Netzsch names new director of food and personal care
Netzsch Pumps USA has named a new member of its executive team. Eric Copeland joins the company as director of food and personal care. Copeland has... continue reading »
Texas onion seller satisfies PACA reparation order
The USDA has lifted sanctions on Jack Humphreys, doing business as Zia Onion Sales, after the Texas company satisfied a reparation order. The $8,45... continue reading »

Thermal equipment company tackles sticky problem presented by nut butters
A popular trend necessitated some ingenuity for a supplier of industrial thermal technology equipment. Nut butter products are popping up on grocery s... continue reading »

New water, traceability rules on the horizon
The new FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Produce Safety Rule preharvest water provisions and traceability rule compliance dates are coming soon, a... continue reading »