A new National Academies report highlights how behavioral economics has built invaluable evidence about why people may act in seemingly irrational ways, how they respond to interventions, and how public policy can be designed to help people make better decisions.

Today, I am inviting Temo, who is from the academic discipline marketing team, and he looks after the physics discipline. He will share his Pick from the field of optics.This week's Pick is MCmatlab... read more >>

Harnessing data is a multifaceted endeavor including CX, privacy, modernization, etc. Industry leaders talk about how data can drive substantial business impact while navigating the inherent challenges.

Ganesan will oversee the expansion of the company's Partner Sphere program, which is designed to promote the adoption of unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions.

With the increased focus on data security and privacy, BPO service providers will need to restructure their data compliance plan ahead of time. This is not only to ensure that the soon-to-be-updated rules are implemented in a timely manner but also to improve customer service efficiency and increase the firm's general reputation.

A recent study shows how the public's use of parks and other green spaces in metropolitan areas can be tracked using anonymized GPS data from people's smartphones, which could help guide their management.

STT GDC India, in which Tata Communications holds a minority stake, has 28 data centres across 10 cities, with a combined capacity of more than 318 megawatt of IT load. It has about 1,000 enterprise customers.

Singapore-based data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) on Thursday announced to invest $1 billion in India and expand capacity to a total of 230 MW in the country.

Around 95 per cent of the existing capacity is in six cities with Mumbai and Chennai leading the race, Icra said.

The sixteenth tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific Ocean Hurricane Season formed on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 p.m. EDT and became a hurricane named Orlene early on Sept. 12. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of the strengthening storm.

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Over a third of Indonesia's population do not have access to the web, especially in far-flung areas of the world's fourth most populous country.

It’s no longer enough to follow cybercrime trends and react to them. You need to be constantly monitoring and anticipating threats, because these days the stakes are simply too high not to.

At the grocery store, most foods -- meats, breads, cheeses, snacks -- come wrapped in plastic packaging. Not only does this create a lot of non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, but thin plastic films are not great at preventing spoilage. And some plastics are suspected of leaching potentially harmful compounds into food. To address these issues, scientists are now developing a packaging film made of milk proteins -- and it is even edible.

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Fortress Technology recently released a new suite that will add to the company’s Contact Reporter turnkey package.

Food metal detection specialist Fortress Technology will debut in-person its new Raptor weighing series at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas this fall.

Mettler Toledo's X34C delivers a unique X-ray solution to the market: cost-effective inspection of individual packs and bars, immediately after flow-wrapping or pack sealing.

The Bunting Metal Detector Checkweigher Combo is a fully integrated metal detector and weighing unit.

New Eggo Fully Loaded Waffles inspired Eggo's collab with The Surgeon to drop the first-ever Eggo Fully Loaded Kicks in two colorways: Chocolate Chip Brownie and Strawberry Delight.

Fortress Technology’s smart data capture solution combats the digital disconnect experienced by manufacturers when operating multiple metal detectors, weighing machines, and combination systems simultaneously. 

LesserEvil has unveiled two new better-for-you products: Space Balls, available in Interstellar Cheddar and Cinnamon Sugar Stardust, and Cosmic Rings, available in Cosmic Cheddar and Berry Blast.

Consolidated Packaging Group (CPG) has introduced their new flat-bottom, stand-up pouches, which complement their extensive product line

Sun & Swell Foods, a Benefit Corporation and leading clean snack food company, has officially launched compostable packaging, making it one of the first snack companies in the US market to do so.

Green-tech start-up Melodea, Ltd. joins the sustainable packaging scene to take on the plastic waste crisis.

The new packaging reflects the evolution of the growing food company and serves as a canvas to convey the values behind the brand.

The bundle features three flavors: Harvest Pumpkin, Cinnamon Apple, and Original, for an SRP of $21.99.

Since its inception in 2011, Birch Benders has included nature-inspired packaging and pancake mixes made from simple ingredients.

The ready-to-eat popcorn brand is unveiling its makeover and flavors this month.

A "best of" list of recently released walnut products, from the California Walnut Commission.

The line bridges automation gaps with tray filling for loose granola, nuts, and other dry ingredients.

The organic snacks also has its sights set on increased national distribution.

Snak King looks to optimize its efficiency in throughput, while also seeking to alleviate labor shortages at its manufacturing facility in Freeport, Illinois.

Luxme International has supplied a SANILux Tubular Chain Conveyor with automated clean-in-place technology to nutrition bar manufacturer TruFood, enhancing food safety and increasing line efficiency at the company’s Pittsburgh-based facility.

To meet the needs of its growing business, Hudson Bread turned to Niverplast for its expertise in packaging automation for the bakery industry—specifically, a bag-in-box solution for its frozen artisan bread packaging line. 

The Hormel-owned snack brand has installed solar panels to boosts its sustainability.

tna completely redesigned and optimized the company’s manufacturing site in Parkersburg, West Virginia, achieving a 400% capacity increase. 

The snack and bakery packaging company has installed an HP Pagewide C550 unit.

The snack and bakery packaging tech provider is a founding member of PMMI.

The flexible packaging product line is focused on meeting consumer demand for a healthier, more sustainable future with No PFAS Added, Compostable, and Recyclable packaging options.

Attendees can vote on the awards during the packaging show, Sept. 11–13 in Las Vegas.

The supplier develops and manufactures tailor-made packaging machines for small-sized confectionery and snacks, used by manufacturers around the globe. 

Bakery and snack producers are creating a wide range of products to meet consumer demand; they also are being called on to do more with less.

When shopping for packaging materials and technology, a snack or bakery pro can’t just drive down to the nearest mall or log onto Amazon to have something delivered to their front door. 

At Stand G020 H029 in Hall 10.1, the Dresden-based company will be showcasing its FPH5 flow-wrapping machine, which will demonstrate how sugar-coated chewing gum is packaged at a speed of 4,000 products/minute.

Company announces additional investment in flow wrap equipment to reduce plastic packaging across three of its popular brands.

This year’s first winner was a team of students from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, and the second-place winner was a team of students from the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).

PACK EXPO 2024 offers snack and bakery pros the chance to dive into the latest packaging and processing solutions

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, in business for more than a century, relies upon the company's packaging technology in its nut processing and packaging operations.

Snack and bakery producers can harness advanced packaging tech to save costs and streamline operations.

Wild About Bread Home Baked Bread Made Simple is now even more easy and fun with the launch of new Single Pack Flavors available at Kroger stores in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. 

Much has changed in consumers’ buying behaviors regarding foods, but their attention to the fats and oils in the packaged foods they purchase remains consistent, according to Cargill’s most recent FATitudes survey, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.