Food safety solution and sanitation provider PSSI is changing its name and brand identity. PSSI will now be known as Fortrex. This new identity better aligns with the company's existing strengths and expertise in the food safety industry. Safe Foods, a division of PSSI Food Safety Solutions, will continue under the Fortrex brand. Fortrex's new logo depicts an "X," representing an elimination of contaminants. This brand identity aims to reflect the strength of the Fortrex team that operates throughout North America.
The Syntegon Group has appointed Eros Carletti as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He joined the company on January 6. Eros Carletti succeeds Dr. Peter Hackel, who left Syntegon on December 31, 2024, following two successful years as CFO. Carletti reportedly brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in finance leadership to his new position. He held roles of increasing responsibility at General Electric for over 16 years. Since 2018, he served as CFO of DSM’s nutrition business and, most recently, as chief transformation officer of the newly formed dsm-firmenich Group. He holds a business degree from Bocconi University in Milan.
WeighPack Systems has released its Swifty Bagger S-3600 Duplex Servo, a new addition to its high-performance Swifty Bagger pre-made pouch filling machine family. Designed to maximize productivity, flexibility, and ease of use, the Swifty Bagger S-3600 is reportedly capable of opening, filling, and sealing up to 70 pre-made pouches per minute or 4,200 pouches per hour. Equipped with twin pouch infeed conveyors and dual fill stations, the bagger reportedly handles liquids, solids, and powders with high speed and precision.
Kerry Group, a taste and nutrition company, has announced several senior executive appointments. Oliver Kelly has been named group chief commercial officer, John Cahalane as president and CEO of Kerry North America, and Peter Dillane as president and CEO of Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA). The appointments coincide with the planned retirement of Malcolm Sheil, who will leave the business later this year, after a 36-year career spanning several continents at Kerry.
Harpak-ULMA has introduced the FM400 horizontal flow wrap packaging machine. Designed to address the rigorous demands of high-speed Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) for fresh food applications, the FM400 aims to set a new benchmark in speed, sanitation, and versatility, the company says, and is capable of producing up to 150 packs per minute. Its MAP technology extends product freshness and shelf life by aiming to ensure airtight packaging integrity.
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is launching PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 this year, with the first edition of the event scheduled March 10‒12 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. According to PMMI, this new event is intended to showcase packaging and processing solutions and provide attendees with ways to build industry connections. With more than 110,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the nearly sold-out show floor will feature hundreds of the latest manufacturing innovations to hit the market.
Minebea Intec has introduced the MiNexx 3000 weighing platform. The system is intended to help food manufacturers meet regulatory standards, achieve a high degree of production hygiene, and maintain product quality. The Weighing Platform MiNexx 3000 is certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). According to the manufacturer, its hygienic design makes it easy to clean and thus minimizes the risk of cross-contamination.
Innophos, purveyor of leavening and baking solutions, is expanding its Levair portfolio with the launch of Levair ESL for Bread—a new technology that reportedly significantly extends the shelf life of bread. The solution enables commercial bakeries to boost profitability by expanding distribution and streamlining operations.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Döhler North America's new facility, held the week of January 14, marked a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation and growth. This expansion underscores Döhler’s dedication to advancing R&D capabilities and delivering cutting-edge solutions for the Americas, the company says. Located at One Research Way, the new Döhler North America Innovation Hub aligns with the company’s mission to advance research and drive innovation in the food and beverage industry. The facility will also serve as the new East Coast location for Ixora-Scientific, Döhler Ventures, and "The Future of Nutrition and Longevity Institute."
MGP Ingredients, Inc., a provider of food ingredient solutions, has announced the promotion of Michael Buttshaw to president, ingredient solutions, effective January 31. In his new role, Buttshaw will lead the continued development of the Ingredient Solutions business from operational excellence to financial growth across the business unit's teams, including its research and development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales and marketing teams. During his more than 10 years at MGP as VP of sales, ingredient solutions, Buttshaw has helped drive the growth and success of the Ingredient Solutions business.
