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Grocery stores today are now stocked more than ever with freshly prepared meals that are ready to go for consumers. In fact, prepared meals have become a $29 billion-a-year business, growing twice as fast as overall grocery store sales, according to a 2016 Consumer Reports article.

The novel idea behind Sauces ’n Love emerged in 1998 as owner and founder Paolo Volpati-Kedra was doing a lot of cooking and entertaining.

Walle Corp. received its SGP certification in 2014, but Combs says the process relied on a complete mindset change from the management team and its floor employees.

Multi-Conveyor recently built this accumulation system in a narrow footprint with simplified designs using standard conveyor components and controls. 

Guarachi Wine Partners recently began importing Cuvée Deor a collection of Italian sparkling wines. Currently available in Georgia, Tennessee and Colorado, Guarachi Wine Partners plans to expand Deor into 25 new markets this fall and nationwide in 2018.

Stäubli will showcase a variety of industry-defining products, including its new TX2 line of collaborative robots, at PACK EXPO Las Vegas September 25 - 27. 

Merrick Pet Care's new Fresh KissesTM dental treats for dogs gets packaged in a resealable high barrier PET pouch.

New Zealand brand Karen Murrell's latest lip product comes in a palette offering a handy array of naturally beautiful shades like a luscious bouquet.

New systems integrate motion, logic, safety and HMI into a single scalable platform.

The new Karma Free and Karma Elevate snack bars from Shanvalley Innovative Food Co. will benefit from TIPA’s fully compostable, flexible packaging that offers the same end-of-life organic waste properties as the food it wraps.