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Picking Perfection, sponsored by Pcdata USA, brings important and interesting information to those in the material handling, warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. From best practices to industry data, this weekly communique reports on trend data, process improvement, and technology evaluations about picking, packing, shipping and profitability.

Ultra-green flexible packaging company BeerPouch.com has joined forces with TalkPaq.com to create the worlds first talking beer.

The global wine industry is seeing a gradual but subtle shift in its power center. France and Italy were by far the largest and the second largest producer of wine in the world respectively. France produced 46.7 mhl of wine while Italy brewed 44.7 mhl of wine in 2014-2015. This has been the trend for years in the global wine industry. If the wine production in Spain is added to those of France and Italy, the three would account for 47% of the global annual production of wine.

Picking Perfection, sponsored by Pcdata USA, brings important and interesting information to those in the material handling, warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. From best practices to industry data, this weekly communique reports on trend data, process improvement, and technology evaluations about picking, packing, shipping and profitability.

Over 20% of U.S. products tracked in 2014 featured a clean label positioning, up from 17% in 2013, according to Innova Market Insights data. Significant rises in the use of clean label ingredients have also been tracked, with growing interest in natural sweeteners, such as stevia and monk fruit, natural colors such as those based on spirulina, elderberry, and beetroot, and thickeners such as tragacanth and gellan gums.

The report "Processed Meat and Meat Processing Equipment Market by Types (Beef, Pork, Mutton, Others), by Product Types (Fresh Processed, Raw Cooked, Pre-Cooked, Raw-Fermented, Cured, Dried, Others), by Equipment Types & by Geography - Global trends & Forecasts to 2018" defines and segments the processed meat and meat processing equipment market with analysis of current demand and consumption forecast in terms of revenue. It also identifies the driving and restraining factors for the mentioned market with analysis of trends, opportunities, burning issues, winning imperatives, and challenges. The market is segmented by types and sub-types. The market revenue is estimated on the basis of important regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW). On the basis of significant contribution to overall demand, key countries have been covered and forecasted for each region.

Dairy food packaging market in Asia-Pacific is expected to show a tremendous growth rate during the forecast period. Packaging is anything which is used to contain, handle, protect, and deliver raw material and processed goods. The main purpose of packaging is to provide products to consumer in perfect condition. Some of the advantages of packaging includes provide information to a consumer regarding the product contents such as usage procedure, ingredients information etc. However, usage information on the packaging can limit buyer from buying is one of the disadvantage for packaging market

As the name suggests, wine packaging refers to packaging of wine, so as to provide adequate support, protection and tampering resistance to the product. The different types of materials used in the wine packaging industry include glass, plastic, metal, paper and paperboards. However, glass is the most prevalent one of them all. Glass bottles can be molded into various shapes and dimensions. Also, its inert nature, which helps in preserving products for a long time, makes it a popular choice for wine packaging.

Arc Machines (AMI) in Pacoima, Ca. has long been a market leader in the field of orbital welding. Beginning with the Model 107 fusion tube welder in 1979, and the Model 207 in 1989, AMI set the industry standard for reliable commercial orbital fusion welding systems for over 30 years. Because of their simple robust designs, ease of use, and ability to consistently deliver quality welds, AMI has owned the lion’s share of the orbital welding market.

RivieraBeverages.com is one of the most reputed names in the world of manufacturing custom bottled water and promotional bottled water. There are many different companies, institutions, hotels, organizations, and other such establishments that use their own private label water bottles to provide to their staff, customers and clients. It not only helps in leaving a lasting impression on the customers, but also helps with marketing and branding of the company. As the market continues to become more competitive as the time passes, new concepts and techniques are being utilized to reach out to more clients, and this is where custom label bottled water comes in.

Packaging of food products always need a careful consideration where the use of harmful printing colors and inks should be avoided. At the same time, the packaging bags should keep the food items fresh, flavorful and in an edible condition for a significant period of time. China based XW Packaging Ltd specializes in a variety of food packaging bags that can be used for the storage of various food items.

Delivering Excellence newsletter is reporting weekly how food and beverage trends are changing the growth of various programs and organizations, and details programs which enable companies to design innovative route distribution solutions that enhance safety and productivity. Delivery routes with a variety of lightweight and ergonomically-designed solutions allow companies to move more loads with less physical stress delivering workplace safety and productivity.

UK Hog Roasting Company, The Pendle Pig, have recently commented on the news that the UK and US are set to receive further funding for animal health and disease research, which should improve animals well beings and the safety of the meat.

Delivering Excellence newsletter, sponsored by Magline, reported that Michigan is one of the nation's top pork producing states, ranking 13th in the country. There are 10,800 jobs related to the 2 to 2.5 million hogs marketed each year, according to the Michigan State Extension office. With more than 2,600 producers in the state, the pork industry annually contributes more than $560 million dollars to the Michigan economy. Pork exports previously accounted for a large portion of the economic impact in Michigan, generating an additional 700 jobs and $50 million of personal income for the producers.

Andre Bramwell might be considered a bit ingenious, but by today's standards, he's definitely unconventional. Usually when it comes to being a part of the Hip Hop industry, thoughts of rapping, producing, starting a record label or even a clothing line, are most likely the first choices when one thinks of capitalizing on a culture with immense buying power. But that wasn't the case for the Houston-based businessman who decided to be more creative and partner with Hip Hop artists such as Riff Raff and Krayzie Bone to launch custom-wrapped candy vending machines and ATMS.

TraceGains, the leading automated supplier, compliance, and regulatory document management solution for the food supply chain, is hosting the second annual Customer Conference for customers of TraceGains. The conference is March 4-5 at Grand Hyatt - Downtown Denver. March 4th attendees will choose the best track that meets their needs. Business Process Track supports how to best use all of the basic and advanced features, dashboards, and aspects of TraceGains. The Technical Track assists how to configure business rules, user accounts, eNotifications, and other technical elements of TraceGains.

TraceGains will be exhibiting at the Food Safety Summit from April 28-30 at the Baltimore Convention Center, MD. TraceGains, a Conference Sponsor, will be at Booth #715. The Food Safety Summit is a solutions-based conference and expo designed to meet the educational and information needs of the entire food industry.

Delivering Excellence newsletter reported bottled water is comprehensively regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a packaged food product. By law, the FDA regulations for bottled water must be at least as stringent as the Environmental Protection Agency standards for tap water. Delivering this safe and beneficial water has driven product innovation, including a trayless bottled water truck. Bottled water has an impressive safety record; there have been no major outbreaks of illness or serious safety concerns associated with bottled water in the past decade; this is even more impressive as EPA researchers reported an estimated 16.4 million cases of acute gastrointestinal illness per year are caused by tap water. Bottled water is often stored as part of an emergency kit in case of natural disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says the "safest" and "most reliable" source of drinking water is store bought bottled water.

The trend of food recalls will likely continue in 2015. Chelsey Davis, TraceGains' Digital Specialist reported on more concerning cases, "California Snack Foods Inc. of South El Monte, CA, issued a voluntary recall of California Snack Foods brand caramel apples with a best use by date between August 15 and November 28, 2014, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes."

Delivering Excellence newsletter reported that Reed's, Inc. makes the top-selling sodas in natural food markets nationwide and the number two selling Kombucha line of fermented, probiotic organic teas. Coffee Kombucha combined with Reed's very strong distribution in many national and regional mainstream and natural food stores continues to experience strong organic growth. The growth strategy is to increase sales by expanding brands into new and existing markets and to raise consumer awareness of products as the company continues to build brand equity and loyalty. The refrigerated juices and functional beverages segment grew by approximately $200 million in 2012 to an estimated market of approximately $600 million.

Sales of packaged food in Belgium are set to post modest positive current value growth in 2014. The still too weak economy limits growth as sales in key categories such as yoghurt and sour milk products, breakfast cereals and snack bars slow. In addition, the lingering effect of 'horsegate' continues to undermine sales of meat-based ready meals. However, the positive effects of the good weather and the football world cup on sales of ice cream, sweet and savoury snacks, chilled-processed meat...

TraceGains, a full service supplier, compliance, and regulatory document management solution, hosted a well-attended webinar about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recently released final rules on menu labeling. The pre-recoded webinar can be found: tracegains.com/labeling.

TraceGains will be exhibiting at the Food Safety Summit from April 28-30 at the Baltimore Convention Center, MD. TraceGains will be at Booth #715. The Food Safety Summit is a solutions-based conference and expo designed to meet the educational and information needs of the entire food industry.

The growing trends in specialty coffees was highlighted in TraceGains' recent blog. Chelsey Davis, TraceGains' Digital Specialist noted that the National Coffee Association's National Coffee Drinking Trends market research showed daily consumption of espresso-based beverages and regular coffee made with gourmet coffee beans is up to 34%, compared to 31% in the 2013 data, and daily non-gourmet coffee drinking is down 35% from the previous year's 39%. Leading the consumption of specialty coffee drinks are 25- to 39-year-olds, 42% of which reported daily usage.

TraceGains, the leading automated supplier, compliance, and regulatory document management solution for the food supply chain, announced the addition of Hilary Burr, TraceGains' Production Specialist. Burr will be working to help create and manage the company's visual brand.