In this edition of Baking & Snack Magazine (pg. 90-95), author Michelle Smith features insight from Josh Becker, Bakery & Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA, on how packaging automation is transforming snack multipack production. Becker explains how smart connected devices, advanced HMIs, and data-driven packaging solutions improve efficiency, reduce labor challenges, and help snack producers streamline operations while maintaining flexibility, precision, and product consistency in an increasingly automated packaging landscape.

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