https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/rss/3324 en-us Made with fresh ingredients and natural sweeteners, Perfect Snacks is among Mondelez International’s fastest growing brands.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104143 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/104143-5-questions-with-cara-liebrock-ceo-of-perfect-snacks Nissin Foods, the maker of Cup Noodles and instant ramen, entered the frozen aisle this year with KANZEN MEAL, the company’s first innovation in the single-serve frozen meal category.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103978 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103978-5-questions-with-bob-little-ceo-of-kanzen-meal KANZEN MEAL Shrimp Teriyaki KANZEN MEAL is sold in over 1,000 retail locations. The “high satiety” meals contain less than one-third of the daily allowance for sodium. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Clio, a first-of-its-kind refrigerated Greek Yogurt Bar, has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the refrigerated snacking category.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103856 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103856-5-questions-with-john-mcguckin-ceo-of-clio-snacks Pickles and fermented vegetables are growing at +15% YOY in units and dollars, as consumers seek functional foods and Wisconsin-based Fermented Holdings are at the forefront.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103677 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103677-5-questions-with-jorge-azevedo-ceo-of-fermented-food-holdings Wildbrine sauerkraut Fermented Food Holdings brands, including its wildbrine line of pickled and fermented veggies, are available in over 20,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Since entering the U.S. market eight years ago, the brand has maintained a 35-40% YOY growth rate and launched multiple new products.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103554 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/103554-c-suite-q-and-a-5-questions-with-lucas-praticci-managing-director-of-la-fermiere-usa LaFermiere Group In 2024, La Fermière sold about 16 million ceramic pots of yogurt and oven-baked crème desserts. The brand has grown to over 6,000 stores nationwide. Courtesy La Fermière rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) The better-for-you food industry is expected to grow by 6.6% by 2030 and California-based Milton’s Craft Bakers aims to be part of it with frozen and ambient offerings.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102849 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102849-c-suite-q-and-a-with-john-reaves-ceo-of-miltons-craft-bakers Happy Egg is the No. 1 free-range brand in the U.S., working with small farms across the Ozarks and Midwest to produce American Humane Certified eggs. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102703 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/102703-c-suite-q-and-a-alex-worley-ceo-of-happy-egg-co HappyEgg-Modo-180.jpg  From their distinctively different Heritage eggs to their certified Organic and signature Free Range eggs, Happy Eggs are known for their uniquely plump, golden or amber yolks. Courtesy Happy Egg Co. happy egg hens.jpg From Heritage eggs to certified Organic, Vitamin Plus and signature Free Range eggs, Happy Eggs are laid by hens given year-round access to the outdoors on 21.8 square feet of range per bird. Courtesy Happy Egg Co. Alex_Worley_002.jpg Alex Worley, CEO of Happy Egg Co. Courtesy Happy Egg Co. rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) This year looks to be another exciting one in the refrigerated and frozen foods industry.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/102336 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/102336-new-year-new-opportunities The methods used to maintain temperature control along the cold chain are getting greener, in an effort to both combat climate change and increase food safety and freshness.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101646 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101646-c-suite-q-and-a-jeff-dormo-vp-and-general-manager-of-fluorine-products-honeywell-advanced-materials rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Welcome to the last issue of 2022!

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/101634 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/101634-best-new-retail-product-a-seventh-hot-city-for-cold-storage-and-more Carrie-Ann Flank serves as vice president of sales for Thermo King Americas. Flank joined the company last year, bringing two decades of experience and knowledge in the transportation industry.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101594 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101594-c-suite-q-and-a-5-questions-with-carrie-ann-flank-vp-of-sales-at-thermo-king-america rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Congratulations to West Liberty Foods, our 2022 Frozen Foods Processor of the Year.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/101588 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/101588-honoring-west-liberty-foods-our-2022-frozen-foods-processor-of-the-year Short for variable barcode, Chicago-based Varcode serves the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101476 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/101476-c-suite-q-and-a-5-questions-with-joseph-battoe-ceo-of-varcode rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Congratulations to RLS Logistics, the 2022 Foodservice Distributor/Logistics Provider of the Year. Typically honoring a foodservice distributor, this year we expanded this award to include logistics providers and I’m glad we did because the RLS Logistics story is compelling.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/101468 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/101468-congratulations-to-r-and-ffs-first-logistics-provider-of-the-year-rls-logistics rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Thank you to everyone who voted in our 10th annual Best New Frozen Retail Products Contest!

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/101345 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/101345-boba-beats-the-competition-cold-foods-remain-hot rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Editor-in-Chief Kelley Rodriguez discusses the return of trade shows and what’s ahead in the May issue.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/101238 Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/101238-new-beginnings rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) Research shows that new flavors and innovative product development over the last several years also created more dedicated frozen food consumers, which tend to purchase more products more often.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/101086 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/101086-future-of-frozen-foods-is-hot rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) A New Year brings with it the possibilities of writing a new chapter.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/100945 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/100945-turn-the-page rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com (Kelley Rodriguez) The year brings with it three new features in R&FF.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14/post/100898 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/blogs/14-refrigerated-and-frozen-food-blog/post/100898-turn-the-page From robotics to automation to accommodating the influx of e-commerce, PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase technologies designed to drive growth in the cold food and beverage packaging arena. 

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/98160 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/98160-pack-expo-las-vegas-how-technology-drives-packaging-growth http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/97881 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 08:01:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/97881-marfrig-tyson-foods-del-monte-albertsons-and-more-experience-personnel-changes Discover the latest solutions to move your business forward, as the industry's leading innovators showcase their latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems at ProMat 2019, which took place April 8-11 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/97056 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/97056-promat-2019-delivers-thousands-of-manufacturing-supply-chain-solutions http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/96278 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:12:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/96278-hain-celestial-target-shuffle-around-execs-and-other-personnel-changes From Big data analytics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and artificial intelligence to machine learning, digitization and the cloud-based solutions, PACK EXPO International showcased innovation in action at this year’s tradeshow, Oct. 14-17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/95820 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/95820-pack-expo-2018-innovation-in-action ProMat 2017 is said to be the industry's only event that showcases the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems under one roof.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/92705 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:25:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/92705-promat-2017-delivers-thousands-of-supply-chain-solutions ProMat Kardex Remstar Vertical Buffer Module Kardex Remstar introduced the LR 35 storage and retrieval unit, which is a goods-to-person bin handling solution ideal for companies involved in handling single-part or small-volume orders. Rite-Hite vertical leveler Rite-Hite’s RHV-4100 Vertical-Storing Hydraulic Dock Leveler features a constant-radius rear hinge to create a smooth transition between the leveler and the warehouse floor to minimize the effects of whole body vibration. Intelligrated shoe sorter Intelligrated’s IntelliSort HDS sliding shoe sorter is an ideal solution for high-throughput e-commerce operations, offering fast, precise diverts of a variety of product and packaging types.  Storax Poweracks Poweracks, from Storax, is a mobile racking system that provides direct access to every pallet location. Westfalia Firefly Westfalia Technologies showcased Firefly, part of its Savanna.NET WES application suite, which provides a 3D, augmented view of the warehouse, inventory and automated systems to help facilities run more efficiently and recover from automation faults more quickly. Swisslog AIP with CarryPick Swisslog’s new automated item pick is a robotics application for picking single items, making it possible to pick both identical and different products from storage. Ametek Prestolite WBID AMETEK Prestolite Power’s enhanced Wireless Battery Identification Device allows operators to monitor battery and charger usage for an entire fleet through continuous data collection. Qimorex mk5 lift Qimarox’s Prorunner mk5 vertical transport and sorting lift is designed to transport a capacity of 2,000 products per hour. 3GTMS 3Gtms released version 16.1 of its 3G-TM transportation management system software.  Signode Octopus machine Among the many innovations on display at Signode Industrial Group’s booth was Muller’s Octopus “1825 B” automatic rotary ring stretch wrapper, designed to accommodate a wide range of pallet load sizes and a variety of applications.  Bastian augmented reality picking Cimcorp 3D shuttle Cimcorp’s 3D Shuttle system is a fully automated goods-to-man order picking solution that consists of a robotic AS/RS, high-speed conveyor system and ergonomic order-picking stations.  BOLZONI-AURAMO BOLZONI-AURAMO highlighted its damage-free logistics and material handling solutions. Yale Vision Yale Materials Handling displayed its team of data-driven fleet management solutions, including Yale Vision, as seen here, which monitors equipment, truck and driver performance to help minimize total cost of operation. Raymond Seegrid tow tractor Raymond’s and Seegrid’s Raymond Courier 3020 tow tractor automated lift truck automates horizontal towing in a number of operations, including the transfer of parts to production lines and finished goods to warehouse facilities.  FreightSnap dimensioner FreightSnap’s new FS PARCEL is a small package dimensioner and cubing solution that offers fast, certified measurements of boxes, poly envelopes, bags and other cubic and irregular-shaped objects.  Adrian’s safety strap Adrian’s Safety Solutions introduced the Rack Safety Strap, designed to mount to the back of the storage rack to prevent large and palletized items from pushing into the longitudinal flue space. Interroll MCP Interroll displayed its modular conveyor platform, which can be customized to form a complete material handling solution for uninterrupted flow of product. Wildeck RiderLift Wildeck introduced the new RiderLift Rideable Material Lift, designed to increase the utilization of facility capacity gained from mezzanines, rack systems and pick modules. KEB H6drive KEB's R6 regenerative drive units are designed with advanced processing hardware and control algorithms to return otherwise unused energy to the grid. PS Doors SAFEMEZZ360 PS DOORS showcased its ANSI- and OSHA-compliant SAFEMEZZ360 mezzanine safety gate, which utilizes a counterbalanced gate system to provide 360 degrees of mezzanine ledge protection. Regal Beloit MODSORT Regal Beloit debuted its MODSORT modular transfer and diverter station, which eliminates the need for a lift or pneumatics.  ACT BATTview Advanced Charging Technologies extended the capabilities of its BATTview battery monitors to effectively measure critical battery parameters, including voltage, current, electrolyte temperature, water level, AHR throughput and state of charge. Orion Packaging AG360 Orion Packaging introduced the company’s first automatically guided portable stretch wrapper, designed for those distribution centers and manufacturers looking for greater flexibility in securing pallet size and larger loads.  Dematic E’gv Compact Dematic Egemin (formerly Egemin Automation Inc.) added functionality to its E’gv Compact mid-sized AGV with the addition of a straddle fork component.  Douglas LegaC2 Douglas Battery showcased its LegaC2 high-frequency modular chargers, designed to maintain peak efficiency at all times. Absolute E-Z Up Absolute E-Z Up partnered with Zallys to debut a new line of electrical utility vehicles. Delta-Q ICL1200 battery charger Delta-Q Technologies released its first lithium-specific battery charger—the ICL1200—a 1,200-watt charger, designed to optimally charge lithium battery systems with any lithium-ion chemistry. Orbis OPTE Bulk The OPTE Bulk from ORBIS is a collapsible bulk system comprised of a plastic pallet, reusable sleeve and top cap that protects bulk products and tote systems during shipping.  Intelligrated IntelliSort HDS The IntelliSort HDS from Intelligrated offers an innovative dual-sided design that fits a high density of chutes in minimal floor space, an ideal solution for zone-skipping applications that pre-sort orders according to destination prior to releasing them to parcel carriers. Havis computers Havis Inc., Warminster, Pa., displayed new docking and mounting solutions, designed to increase mobile productivity for in-vehicle material handling applications, including forklifts, mobile carts, and pallet jacks. Forever lamp GS Series Foreverlamp showcased its LED lighting solutions that enable customers to re-use their existing lighting fixtures in an eco-friendly manner by simply replacing a light bulb. Magline LiftPlus Magline launched LiftPlus, a versatile all-in-one system that encompasses an electric screw drive system providing smooth and quiet operation. Manitou 316 Manitou Group launched a new range of industrial forklifts, including the new ME316, which offers a lift capacity of 3,520 pounds and a lift height up to 21 feet x 4 inches.  AeroVironment PosiCharge ProCore AeroVironment launched a patent-pending advanced version of its ConnectRx for its PosiCharge ProCore line of electric forklift chargers. Tetra Pak Services infographic Tetra Pak Services’ offerings include a wide variety of products and services, such as consumables, upgrades, personnel evaluation and customized training, remote equipment monitoring and remote support and consulting.  Box Latch Products Box Latch Products are a reusable alternative to tape, staples and bands, and can be incorporated into closed loop systems, work-in-process and parts inventory storage operations. Muratec UniShuttle Murata Machinery USA dubted its new Uni-SHUTTLE HP, a high-performance AS/RS, which combines flexible storage functionality, high-capacity transport and sorting capabilities in one material handling solution. Paxxal pallet Paxxal’s new pallet, available in the U.S. market, is made from 100% recyclable, patented composite material with impact resistance and durability properties. Vecna Logistics Solution Vecna unveiled Logistics Solution, an end-to-end logistics approach that re-imagines automation for manufacturing, warehousing and omni-channel fulfillment.  Delta wireless charger system AGV Delta Group launched a line of wireless battery charging systems that can be applied to a wide range of industrial vehicles, including forklifts and AGVs. Liftking multiloader ML series The Liftking ML series of 4-way multi-loaders from Liftking Manufacturing boasts capacities ranging from 6,000-22,000 pounds and lifts from 12-24 feet. Mac Rak Advantage Mac Rak showcased its line of repair and protective guarding solutions.  Datalogic RFID solutions Datalogic showcased its portfolio of supply chain solutions to be used in every facet of the supply chain to efficiently and effectively detect, identify, mark, sort, ship, receive and fulfill. Voxware AR solution Voxware partnered with Vuzix to develop an AR offering that brings voice and scanning together with vision and image capture to create a comprehensive personnel optimization solution.   Hyundai Forklift BCS-9 Hyundai Forklift introduced the BCS-9 stand-up counter-balanced battery lift trucks for narrow aisle operation in distribution and manufacturing environments. Mallard Extend-A-Rail Mallard Manufacturing introduced Extend-a-Rail, a mobile, expandable pallet flow lane that provides temporary pallet staging where and when it’s needed. EMH Model LS Hoist EMH released the new Model LS Load-Stabilized Hoist, ideal for transporting loads quickly, securely and safely. Komatsu BX50 Series The new BBX50 model 4-wheel electric forklift from Komatsu offers lifting capacities ranging from 4,000-6,500 pounds. Mobile Demand xTablet T8650 MobileDemand designed an innovative 8-inch rugged tablet with integrated 3D camera that features a high-performance 2D barcode imager, fingerprint reader, 4G LTE, GPS, dual color cameras, hot swappable batteries, vehicle mounting and more. KION Baoli KBD Series KION showcased its offerings together with Dematic, including the Baoli KBD Series, as seen here, which features a Kohler Tier 4 Final diesel engine and load capacities up to 7,000 pounds. I.D. Systems Vision Pro I.D. Systems’ new Vision Pro software features an exception-based, intuitive and easy-to-navigate user interface with advanced technologies that allow for tighter integration with WMS, ERP and maintenance software packages. OTTO Motors Designed for durability in a variety of environments, OTTO Motors’ redesigned OTTO 100 self-driving vehicle meets the rigors of industrial environments, while continuing to maintain the flexibility to work in a lab, at manufacturing plants and everywhere in between. Hoist Lifttruck Hoist Liftruck expanded its electric tractor line to include flooded lead acid, fast charge, hydrogen fuel cell and lithium ion charging options. Trelleborg Pit Stop Line Elite Trelleborg showcased a sampling of its full range of tires for the material handling market, including the Pit Stop Line Elite XP resilient, which features a built-in, visible line that appears when the tire has just 100 hours remaining before replacement.  Exide battery Exide Technologies announced the GNB Marathon FPX Premium Flat Plate battery, designed for medium to heavy-duty industrial use and for opportunity charging applications.  Scandit MatrixScan Scandit released Barcode Scanner SDK 5.2 with MatrixScan, which enables users of any camera-equipped device to locate, track and decode multiple barcodes at once. Magnet Source sweeper trio Master Magnetics (The Magnet Source) provides workhorse magnets for the supply chain and distribution industries, including magnetic sweepers, ideal for the fast and efficient removal of hazardous scrap metal debris from warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, runways, manufacturing and shop areas, job sites, workshops and other high-traffic areas. Opex Perfect Pick OPEX released Perfect Pick HD, a unique, robotic goods-to-person order picking technology that stores custom totes two deep on either side of the aisle. TAB Wrapper Tornado Skinny Series The new TAB Wrapper Tornado “Skinny Series” orbital wrapping machines from TAB Industries wraps low-profile and limited-length products in plastic film for secure storage, warehousing and transportation without the need for pallets, boxes or containers. Lenze smart drive Lenze Americas delivers out-of-the-box smart product solutions for clearly specified roller and chain conveyor applications. SSI Schaefer Systems GlobalStac 063-viastore-viadat9.jpg viastore’s updated viadat 9.0 WMS is independent of databases and operating systems, and its scalability and multi-client capability make it suitable for e-commerce businesses and logistics service providers. http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/92231 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:01:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/92231-president-elect-donald-trump-appoints-epa-admin-and-more MODEX 2016 brought together 850 of the leading manufacturing and supply chain providers to showcase the latest and greatest solutions.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/90678 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/90678-modexthe-biggest-supply-chain-show-of-2016 Caster-Concepts-Drive-Caster Caster Concepts created what is said to be the first motorized industrial caster. Cimcorp-Kroger Cimcorpannounced the opening of its new Norcross, Ga., office, which will provide the sales and service team with a local home base in the Southeast market. Clearpath-Robotics-OTTO-100 Clearpath Robotics’ OTTO 100 self-driving operating system provides autonomous transport up to 220-pound loads at speeds up to 4.5 mph, while tracking along optimal paths and safely avoiding collisions. DMLogic-STEPLogic.jpg Exide-Tubular-Battery Exide Technologies launched its new GNB-branded Tubular LMX battery line, designed to fit a wider range of original equipment lift trucks than its predecessor, the Tubular LM product line.  Flexcon-container-solutions Flexcon debuted new container solutions, designed to help protect and organize goods and optimize space utilization throughout the supply chain. Flexspace-Poweracks Storax America/Flexspace’s mobile racking system, Poweracks (as seen here), is an industrial mobile racking system comprised of a racking superstructure installed to a powered moving base. Hatteland-AutoStore Hatteland Display unveiled what is said to be the largest ever demonstration of its ultra-space-efficient, high-performance AutoStoreautomated warehousing system.  Hyster-new-truck-series Hyster unveiled new H50XT truck, designed to outperform the competition in both fuel efficiency and productivity. ifm-O3D-pallet-recognition ifm’s new O3D smart sensor is a 3D-depth camera designed to benefit industrial robotics, material handling and packaging applications in image recognition. Intelligrated-IntelliSort-tilt-tray-and-cross-belt-sortation Ideal for high-capacity unit sorting applications, Intelligrated’s IntelliSort tilt-tray and cross-belt sortation solutions handle a variety of product and packaging types with maximum speed and accuracy.  Interroll-modular-conveyor-platform Interroll’s new modular conveyor platform for material handling can be assembled to form a complete material handling solution that provides smooth flow of product. JLT Mobile Computers’ 1214P logistics computer JLT Mobile Computers’ 1214P logistics computer, for example, offers enhanced performance and improved responsiveness for logistics applications ranging from warehousing and food distribution to freezer storage and cross-docking. Kardex-Remstar-carousel Kardex Remstar’s newly redesigned horizontal carousel works on the goods-to-person principle, where goods are brought directly to the operator at the touch of a button.  KION-Linde-series KION North America released a number of forklifts and lift trucks, including the Linde Series 1169 (as seen here), which is a 24-volt truck that features a Linde controller, sealed AC motor, sealed connectors, stability caster and residual capacity. Millwood-Series-800-stretch-wrapper Millwood’s new Liberty Technologies-branded Series 800 stretch wrap system is a conveyorized, fully automatic, high-speed rotary arm stretch wrap system equipped with dual film carriages that allow for optimal pre-stretch levels of up to 300%. Muller-Yellow-Jacket Muller’s Yellow Jacket orbital wrapper is ideal for companies looking to secure oversized, oddly shaped, palletized loads while the pallet remains on the forklift. Numina-RDS Numina’s latest web-based user interface for RDS, the web2 dashboard user interface, allows web-based applications to have the responsiveness of desktop applications, with the added capability of being able to operate on virtually any device. PlugPower Plug Power debuted a new class-3 pallet jack GenDrive 3340 fuel cell, which couples enhancements learned from over 100 millionhours offield runtimewith the company’sproprietary protonexchange membrane (PEM)fuel cellstack technology. Portalink Portalink launched what is said to be game-changing technology that converts paper purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, statements and other documents into an electronic version that can be processed automatically and with unprecedented accuracy.  Raymond-iWAREHOUSE-reach-truck Raymond showcased its iWAREHOUSE system on the Raymond Reach-Fork series (as seen here), which is said to be the first telematics solution to integrate multiple operational systems in a single, factory-installed display unit.  RM2-BLOCKPal RM2 USA revealed its total pallet solution—the new BLOCKPal engineered composite pallet, designed for use in supply chains with high-volume traffic levels and/or demanding operating environments. Schmaltz-Jumbo-vacuum-tube-lifter Schmalz showcased a number of handling solutions, including the box gripper for the Jumbo vacuum tube lifter, as seen here, which allows for the ergonomic handling of standard small load carriers. Seegrid-Subway-Platform Seegrid’s Subway Platform displays are designed to reduce downtime in the supply chain by providing subway-style estimated-time-of-arrival projections and data collection capabilities at each station where Seegrid’s vision-guided vehicles retrieve or deliver materials. Stay-Rite-stackable-racks The STAY-RITE universal platform stacking device from Stay-Rite Solutions is made with recycled plastic material and is a reusable and economical material handling solution. Swisslog-AutoStore Swisslog North America demonstrated its goods-to-person technology, AutoStore(as seen here), as well as a fully automated picking station, a new high-performance shuttle system and Automated Item Pick (AIP), a fully automated picking station that teams humans with robots. TECSYS-OneSprint TECSYS’ OneSprintfeatures advanced warehouse management system capabilities synchronized to help operators achieve fulfillment and on-boarding objectives.  Voxware.jpg Voxware and Buton eBusiness solutions form a value-added-reseller (VAR) agreement to supply Voxware’s cloud voice management software and Intellestra solutions to the EMEA market. Westfalia-Testing-Facility-2016 Westfalia completed a multi-million dollar test facility, which allows the company to test improvements and new software user interfaces. Wildeck-JiffyStair Wildeck demonstrated its new JiffyStair modular knock-down stair system, a fully-palletized stairway system, ideal for access in tight places such as pick modules and to elevated equipment platforms or mezzanine structures.  Lithium-ion-Battery Yale Materials Handling Corp. featured what is said to be the first Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-recognized lithium-ion battery pack available in the forklift industry.  Zebra-ultra-rugged-scanners Zebra Technologies announced its 3600 ultra-rugged seriesof scanners, purpose-built for durability, scan performance and manageability in demanding industrial environments such as warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturingshop floors and do-it-yourself retailstores. Ametek-TruBID= Qimarox’s Prorunner mk10 allows companies to transport up to 60 pallets up to 2,000 kg. per hour 10 meters upwards. Automation-Plus-Pallet-Return-Device Automation Plus developed the Pallet Return Device, designed to operate in distribution center pick modules and make handling pallets safer and more efficient without using any outside energy source.  Bell-and-Howell-PackRobot Bell and Howell developed PackRobot, a dramatic advance in intelligent systems for consumer delivery and pickup of parcels and packages.  BEUMER-Rota-Sorter BEUMER Group’s new Rota-Sorter is designed to sort a variety of items—large or small, tall or flat, of different weight categories and in different packaging—on one single line. Big-Joe The new J2-72 Joey from Big Joe, LLC is a low level order picker that features a 2,000-pound total vehicle capacity, the ability to lift 1,500-pound pallets up to 72 inches, power steering, an ergonomic mini-mast and an industrial battery compartment. Buckhorn-Bottom-Drain-Bulk-Box-Door-Down Buckhorn expanded its Intrepid intermediate bulk container product line, making it now available with or without a drop door in top or bottom discharge configurations.  Qimorex-Mk10-pallet-lift-feature Qimarox’s Prorunner mk10 allows companies to transport up to 60 pallets up to 2,000 kg. per hour 10 meters upwards. Orbis-Pally combines the mobility of a dolly and functionality of a pallet ORBIS launched the Pally, which combines the mobility of a dolly with the functionality of a static pallet to enable new and enhanced material handling capabilities. Cognex-MX-1000 Cognex’s MX-1000 vision-enabled mobile terminal features a flexible modular design that marries industrial-class barcode scanning with a wide range of Android or Apple mobile devices.Cognex’s MX-1000 vision-enabled mobile terminal features a flexible modular design that marries industrial-class barcode scanning with a wide range of Android or Apple mobile devices. Egemin-Egv-compact-tugger Egemin developed the second attachment for the E’gv compact tugger’s base—the counterbalance fork—designed to work in many common material handling areas and for replacing manual trucks to reduce product damage and increase throughput.  Rite-Hite-LED-Virtual-Vision Rite-Hite introduced the LED Virtual Vision light communication system, designed to improve worker safety in and around high-speed doors. “Meat” new people, “hatch” new ideas—that was the mantra of this year’s IPPE show.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/90362 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/90362-ippe-2016-focused-on-innovation-education-networking-global-reach Linde Impingement Freezer Rendering Linde impingement freezers are said to freeze about 30% more than a standard tunnel freezer of similar length thanks to a proprietary process that uses high-velocity liquid nitrogen. Worximity Tileboard Worximity Technology’s Smart Factory is equipped with smart sensors that connect a facility’s machines, systems and software and analyzes their productivity, downtime, yield, over-production and overall equipment effectiveness in real-time. Cambridge DuraHinge belt Cambridge Engineered Solutions introduced DuraHinge Safety Edge, a new state-of-the-art, flex-style metal conveyor belt.   Praxair Meat Mixing injection system Praxair developed a proprietary liquid nitrogen injection technology that allows the use of liquid nitrogen in place of liquid carbon dioxide, and can improve cryogen efficiency by more than 30% vs traditional nitrogen cooling systems.  Meritech XFA Boot Hygiene System The new XFA footwear hygiene system from Meritech features a fully automated walk-through sanitizing pan for any type of footwear. Sesotec Raycon Sesotec introduced an assortment of x-ray metal detection systems, including the Raycon W x-ray, which identifies agglomerated, deformed, broken and missing items, even in metallic packaging. Interroll Drum Motor Interroll showcased its USDA-approved drum motor, which helps poultry processors stay away from costly recalls due to food contamination. Eagle Inline Inspection Equipment For the first time, Eagle Product Inspection exhibited at IPPE, showcasing its lineup of inline inspection equipment for meat and poultry products, such as the Eagle RMI3 Series, shown here, which is ideal for contaminant detection of unpacked bulk, open crate and carton applications. SCA Tork Washstation dispenser SCA launched the newTork washstation dispenser, a purpose-built dispenser designed to handle the rigors of challenging food processing environments. LINPAC LINtop Star film Linpac Packaging showcased its new range of LINtop films, designed for fresh food packaging. Kaeser SmartPipe Kaeser’s versatile aluminum SmartPipe compressed air distribution system is now available in a 2-inch diameter.  Heat Control FastBack 260E Gen3 discharge end Heat & Control introduced the FastBack 260E Gen 3 hygienic washdown horizontal motion conveyor, what is said to be the first sanitary conveyor designed specifically for the rigorous requirements of the poultry industry. JBT Polar Fusion brine system JBT Corp. debuted a number of solutions for secondary processing and further down the line, including the new Polar Fusion high viscous brine system, as seen here, which is dedicated to the production of clean label products. Mettler toledo PopeChek x-ray and Marlen pump Mettler Toledo Safeline and Marlen International joined forces to develop the Opti PipeChek Plus x-ray inspection system, a superior method of bone and metal contaminant detection and rejection for the processed meat and poultry industry. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013, Sept. 23-25 in Las Vegas Convention Center, was this year’s most comprehensive processing and packaging event in North America, with more than 1,750 exhibitors and over 27,500 attendees, making it the largest PACK EXPO show since the event first opened in 1995.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/87338 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:48:00 -0400 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/87338-pack-expo-las-vegas-provides-industry-market-solutions It was a blistering 5°F accompanied by a wind chill advisory and a mile-long line at the coat check, but that didn’t stop the 30,000-plus visitors from attending ProMat and Automate 2013, Jan. 21-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

]]> http://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/86601 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:43:00 -0500 https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/86601-promat-automate-where-supply-chain-solutions-come-to-life