JMP Engineering will now be called JMP Solutions. The company has expanded its services and coverage area to meet the needs of customers.

Any food recall incident is a crisis situation that requires quick action to mitigate any longstanding financial and reputational damage. Metal detection specialist Fortress Technology examines the different factors that can make food operators vulnerable to a recall.

Highlighting its speed, convenience, wellness and versatility,  Riviana Foods Inc. introduces an updated look for its iconic Minute brand instant rice and ready to serve products. The new design will be seen across the entire Minute product line.

Arranti’s Chamber Pouch allows for the creation of standup flexible gusset pouches with up to three separate chambers, an ideal solution for selling combinations of two or more products that are typically used together or mixed.

A report by GlobalData reveals that two-thirds of consumers worldwide think that living an ethical or sustainable lifestyle is important to creating a feeling of well-being. This increased focus on environmental impact is creating new opportunities for sustainable packaging material producers.

As demand for ready meals grows, so does the need to detect contaminants in products bound for human consumption. Eagle Product Inspection offers advanced x-ray equipment that provides detection of foreign bodies that can wind up in sub-compartments in ready meals, whether those meals are refrigerated, shelf stable or frozen.

Factors such as convenience to carry, flexibility, strong sealing strength and vacuum finish are positively influencing the four-side flat pouch market growth.

Colbert Packaging Corp., announces that Chief Operating Officer John Lackner will succeed Jim Hamilton as the company’s president. Hamilton, who is stepping back from the day-to-day operations, has been named chairman of the board, a post previously held by Nancy Colbert MacDougall, daughter of founder Charles Colbert. MacDougall will retain a position on the board, while also taking on the role of CEO.

TEKLYNX International has launched LABEL MATRIX, LABELVIEW, CODESOFT, LABEL ARCHIVE and SENTINEL. These barcode labeling software solutions are built to improve labeling efficiency, accuracy and automation for manufacturers of all sizes.

PMMI's Technology Excellence Awards recognizes exhibitors’ innovative technology—newly developed and never seen before at a PACK EXPO International event. The deadline is July 11 to submit an application. Finalists receive editorial coverage in the show daily, an ad in the show guide, photo and summary of the new technology or product.