Late last year Tetra Pak (tetrapak.com) released its seventh Dairy Index. The report reveals that global demand for milk is set to surge by 36% in the next decade, largely due to population growth, rising prosperity and urbanization in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Finnish dairy producer, Valio, becomes the first company in the world to sell products to consumers in carton packaging made entirely from plant-based materials.
January 14, 2015
Finnish dairy producer, Valio, becomes the first company in the world to sell products to consumers in carton packaging made entirely from plant-based materials.
The Chia Co. has launched Chia Pods, a gluten free, vegan snack that contains a full serving of sun-ripened chia with real fruit and coconut or almond milk.
Grocery shopping is a necessary activity for most people and the process in which people are going about it has changed dramatically over the years. Fads have emerged from clipping coupons to online shopping and even monthly food delivery subscriptions. One thing shoppers all seem to agree on is grocery shopping with the intent of saving money and buying quality food for less.
How quickly and reliably a plant manager can changeover directly affects overall equipment effectiveness, says a maker of conveyors and palletizers. “Robotic palletizing gives the most flexibility for quick changeovers,” he said.
As dairies use more flexible packages, the equipment that handles cases and pallets might have to change. We asked two executives how plant managers can make their operations more efficient.
