Casey Flanagan

5 days ago | packworld.com | Casey Flanagan

TrendsWorkforceAbout 80% of CPGs are looking to hire packaging line operators and struggling to do so, according to a survey conducted Packaging World's Annual Outlook Report. Watch the below video to learn what CPGs say is a contributing factor, and read the full article to learn more. Jun 3, 2025Read the full Annual Outlook Report workforce article free at Packaging World for more insights.    TranscriptMatt Reynolds: All right, Casey, welcome to the podcast.

2 weeks ago | profoodworld.com | Casey Flanagan

To meet retailer expectations for quality, consistency, and shelf life, meat producer Best Choice Meats has upgraded its packaging line with new overwrapping and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems, according to equipment supplier Ossid. The Chicagoland-based meat producer is humming along with over four decades of meat manufacturing and distribution behind it, with a track record of finding market niches.

2 weeks ago | healthcarepackaging.com | Casey Flanagan

Facing date coding trouble on a line of supplements for its CM/CP customer Olly, contract manufacturer MSI needed a solution to set the containers at the right place and time. The contract nutraceutical manufacturer and packager had encountered a challenge of consistently applying date codes to the underside of full and capped Olly plastic containers, according to equipment supplier Morrison Container Handling Solutions.

2 weeks ago | packworld.com | Casey Flanagan

Coding, Printing & LabelingCoding & MarkingTo fix inconsistent date coding for Olly supplements, co-man MSI turned to a Morrison CHS metering system for accurate container placement. May 19, 2025A timing screw squares Olly containers over the date coder before releasing them down the conveyor 8.25 inches apart.

3 weeks ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Casey Flanagan

Regulators and industry leaders gathered at the 2025 Food Safety Summit to share updates, strategies, and data-driven insights aimed at reducing foodborne illness. From an inside look at Maple Leaf Foods’ food safety metrics to the latest regulatory updates from key federal agencies, the 2025 Food Safety Summit closed Thursday with actionable insights food producers can take back to their plants.