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Fast-changing consumer preferences require a rapid response from manufacturers, driving demands for processing and packaging technologies that provide greater flexibility, sustainability and efficiency.

Selectables by Placon, Madison, Wis., is the newest line of sustainable food containers with inserts that separate wet and dry foods for extended shelf life.

BITZER, Flowery Branch, Fla., presented the new LHV7E, a cutting-edge condensing unit that features low noise and already fulfills the requirements of the 2016 EU Ecodesign Directive.

Beckhoff Automation, Savage, Minn., introduced the CX8091, a flexible and compact controller with a switched Ethernet port that supports OPC UA.

Alfa Laval FrontLine gasketed plate heat exchangers offer reliable production, easy cleaning and energy efficient operation for heating and cooling applications.

Hinds-Bock, Seattle, Wash., introduced a high-speed depositor for mini products, such as mini muffins, cupcakes and single-bite snack cakes.

Electro Static Technology, Mechanic Falls, Maine, released the AEGIS high-frequency ground straps, designed to ensure a very low-impedance path to ground for high-frequency currents generated by VFD-driven motors and systems.

Lab M, UK, released µPrep Half Fraser Broth ISO (+FAC), a complete enrichment broth designed to isolate Listeria spp. from foodstuffs.

Synchrono, St. Paul, Minn., released version 6.0 of SyncOperations, the company’s manufacturing intelligence system powered by Savigent.

HighJump, Minneapolis, released the HighJump One Platform, an HTML5-centric application platform.