News & Events
Keep up-to-date with our latest news, together with details of forthcoming events
Considering human factors in packaging quality performance
In this #WorldQualityWeek 2024, we look at the theme from compliance to performance, not through culture change, but by examining how human factors itself can have a direct impact on quality performance.
Your food and beverage packaging journey: thriving in compliance or performance?
In an environment as demanding as the 24/7 food and beverage manufacturing industry, packaging compliance is a way to drive high product standards.
Packaging efficiency and quality with AutoCoding Systems solutions at Pack Expo 2024
AutoCoding Systems will be part of JBT Corporation's Digital Solutions at this year's Pack Expo International event in Chicago, Illinois. The event, which takes place from 3-6 November 2024, is the largest packaging and processing trade show, with a focus on...
Every food manufacturer can help reduce waste
On Sunday 29 September 2024, the International Day of Awareness of food loss and waste (IDAFLW) will be celebrated. It’s the fifth year of the international campaign to raise awareness, following the 74th United Nations General Assembly, which recognised the role that food production plays in reducing poverty and hunger.
Mike’s new role within JBT’s Digital Solution division
Mike Hughes, Managing Director of AutoCoding Systems Ltd, takes on a new role within JBT as Business Development Director for Digital Solutions. He brings with him knowledge of the AutoCoding System, which provides line control and workflow automation to around 2000...
Growing demand for private label food brands and it’s impact on packaging
Private label food brands seek to compete within a food category to offer consumers greater choice, often at lower prices, as an alternative to leading brands in the same category. Consumers value different price points and overall quality when making purchases. As a...
Fresh produce producers in the US need to get ready for the new Traceability Final Rule
Manufacturers, packers, processors or those who are responsible for holding food under the FTL must comply by January 20, 2026¹. Essentially, the rule requires these organisations to undertake additional and specific record-keeping activities to maintain complete traceability from farm to fork.
Transforming Packaging Inspection with AutoCoding Systems: A Showcase at PPMA Exhibition 2024
AutoCoding Systems are delighted to join forces with JBT Proseal to exhibit at PPMA 2024. The event will be held at the NEC Birmingham, UK from 24th to 26th September.
Pioneering Packaging Solutions: AmericaPack Summit Chicago – June 2024
On the 20th and 21st of June, Mike Hughes, Managing Director of AutoCoding Systems, will join the C-suite and leading executives in the packaging management industry at the latest premium AmericaPack Summit.
A focus on packaging with AutoCoding: World Food Safety Day 2024
While the main premise of the AutoCoding system is to help avoid product recalls and rework caused by incorrect packaging and labelling, there are additional benefits of the system that can be used to help detect, manage and prevent food related incidents.
Increase operational effectiveness in fruit and vegetable processing with automation-focused farming initiatives
As the challenge of climate can have a devastating impact on crop yields, it is even more important to preserve and maintain the commercial validity of each and every piece of fresh produce – from the moment it is packaged.
AutoCoding Systems announces the addition of Keith Prior as new business development lead for North America
AutoCoding Systems, a global provider of packaging line automation and workflow control solutions, welcomes Keith Prior as Sales Engineer for its North American business
Packaging and packaging waste regulation: Packaging requirements for fruit and veg
Growers and packers need to be aware of an increasing movement towards loose fresh produce, more biodegradable materials, laser printing or the use of 100% recyclable packaging such as the Halopack. It will take time to assess the best solution that works well for the produce being grown and sold, as it will take trial and error to understand the effectiveness of packaging in protecting and preserving fresh produce.
Preventing recalls with effective software solutions in the food and beverage industry
The AutoCoding system continuously monitors the packaging for the correct format, code, barcode quality and artwork content, from primary packaging to pallet labelling.
How AutoCoding system solutions capture data to support quality leading indicators
Here are some examples of quality leading indicators and how AutoCoding system and associated modules can help with data acquisition.
Mapping the packaging future: Exploring digital technology discussions in the food and beverage industry
In February 2024 in San Antonio, North America, there will be a focused, high-level discussion event as the AmericaPack Summit kicks off. Hosted by global business intelligence company, Marcusevans Group, the Summit promises to deliver world-leading professional insights to drive competitive advantage. The AmericaPack Summit is an invitation-only event that brings together leading suppliers and innovative solution providers specifically to address packaging challenges.
Ensuring the freshness of fruit and vegetables: the importance of packaging verification
Automated packaging verification can be set up right at the start of the production run during recipe deployment. With an automated system, all line devices and data parameters are automatically programmed and matched to the master data in the recipe.
Driving quality process improvements from the packaging lines
If you’re used to storing food packaging samples, tied together with handwritten notes from product inspections and stored in rooms full of boxes, you’re missing a trick. How you use data helps you make informed decisions about future operations. It replaces the way things have always been done and can help break down barriers that prevent quality initiatives from working in the long term.
Automated packaging verification and date coding for competitive quality advantage
Retailers are having to rethink the way they operate in order to remain competitive. As in most competitive business environments, quality is key to meeting rising customer expectations, with time, scope, and cost.
Integrated packaging inspection station demonstration at the Proseal Open Day
AutoCoding Systems will be joining JBT sister company, Proseal at their Open Day event on 14th September 2023 at 12 noon. The Open Day follows on from the success of last year’s event at their headquarters in Adlington, UK, and marks the celebration of...