Ishida’s, Atlas Ultrasonic snack food bagmaker uses significantly less packaging film and improves seal quality. Traditional bag sealing uses high-temperature jaws that transfer heat through all layers of the film producing a wide seal. Ishida’s ultrasonic technology heats only the sealant layers of the mated film surfaces. This produces end and back seals that are 30-50% narrower and far stronger than ordinary heat seals. Savings in reduced film usage over one year are remarkable.

Heat and Control provides the most comprehensive single-source assistance for selecting the most appropriate individual or combination inspection system for any snack application. Sales and ongoing technical support for X-ray, metal detection and checkweighers make-up the complete inspection solution package.

Snacks maker Snyder's-Lance Inc. agreed to buy the maker of Emerald almonds and Kettle potato chips in a $1.27 billion deal (+ approx $640M in debt assumption) that highlights how big food makers are racing to add simpler, less-processed foods to their portfolios. Snyder's, known for its Snyder's of Hanover pretzels and Lance crackers, said the purchase of Diamond Foods Inc. would augment its international sales and array of "better-for-you" products at a time when consumers increasingly are se

SK Food International received SQF certification

SK Food has earned SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification at its processing facility, SK Food Specialty Processing, located in Moorhead, MN and granted an ‘excellent’ audit rating. Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is a comprehensive HACCP-based food safety and quality management certification system.