The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has recognized 51 Smithfield Foods locations in the U.S. with Environmental Recognition Awards and 33 of its U.S. facilities with Worker Safety Awards.

The 2018 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will surpass 514,000 square feet of exhibit space and secure more than 1,110 exhibitors at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Jan. 30-Feb. 1. 

Sterilex, Hunt Valley, Md., introduced the Sterilex EZBlend System.

Interroll, Wilmington, N.C., exhibited its portfolio of solutions for hygienic food processing and dynamic storage.

Air Products, Lehigh Valley, Pa., highlighted its latest food freezing and chilling equipment for meat and poultry processors.

Eagle Product Inspection, Tampa, Fla., demonstrated its FA3/M series and RMI 400 inline meat and poultry inspection solutions.

Nutec Manufacturing, New Lenox, Ill., exhibited its 745E and 760E forming systems.

CAT Squared, Conway, Ark., partnered with UniSoma, and AIMMS to launch TacticalOps, a new planning and optimization tool designed for food manufacturers.

Dolco Packaging, a Wayne, Pa.-based Tekni-Plex business unit, exhibited its latest egg carton and processor tray innovations.

GEA, Germany, showcased solutions for every stage of food processing – from adding value to products during preparation to packaging end products.