Douglas Peckenpaugh

Inside the proceedings of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, including a survey of new packaging equipment, materials, technology and more.

Carefully considered products all have a sweet spot, that central nexus where everything comes together for a strong hit into the outfield—and for particularly astute product-development teams, the occasional home run.

Equipment technology suited to bar production continues to grow in terms of streamlined efficiencies for greater throughput and hygienic design.

Automation and robotics are helping snack food producers and bakery businesses keep pace with a new generation of consumers.