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We provide complete food and beverage packaging automation, from precise weighing and filling to case packing and palletizing. Our integrated systems deliver high throughput, reliable uptime, and easy changeovers for seamless end-to-end production.
We deliver complete bakery packaging automation, from flow wrapping, bagging, and product filling to case packing and palletizing. Our fully integrated systems ensure sanitary handling, high throughput, and smooth changeovers for seamless end-to-end bakery production.
We specialize in packaging automation for powders and granular products, delivering accurate weighing, dosing, and bagging from single-serve to bulk formats. Our integrated systems maintain freshness and ensure efficient, reliable end-to-end production.
We deliver complete frozen-product packaging automation designed to preserve cold temperatures and maintain product integrity. Our washdown-ready, sanitary systems are built for icy environments, ensuring reliable performance and seamless production from weighing and filling to end-of-line automation.
We provide flexible packaging automation for snack and confectionery products, designed to handle diverse shapes, sizes, and textures with ease. Our scalable, high-speed systems deliver efficient throughput in compact footprints, ensuring seamless production from primary packaging to end-of-line automation.
We provide sanitary, versatile packaging automation for pet food and pet care products, designed to handle unique shapes and applications. Our scalable systems support varied speeds and seamless production from primary packaging to end-of-line automation.
We deliver reliable packaging automation for household and cleaning products, engineered to safely handle liquids, powders, and chemical formulations. Our durable, high-quality systems ensure consistent performance and secure packaging from primary fill to end-of-line automation.
We provide packaging automation for personal care products, built to manage unique formulas and formats with precision. Our systems ensure rigorous packaging quality control and offer flexible machine speeds to support everything from small-batch runs to high-volume production.
We deliver precision packaging automation for health and medical products, engineered for safe, hygienic, and contamination-free handling. Our systems ensure accurate, secure packaging and meet the highest sanitation standards for trusted end-to-end production.
No matter the product, our versatile packaging systems are engineered to adapt and perform. You’re the experts in what you make — we’re the experts in packaging it. Together, we build long-term partnerships and reliable solutions that scale with your business and stand the test of time.
April 1, 2026
Choosing the Right VFFS Solution for Fresh Produce: What to Ask Your Manufacturer
Packaging fresh produce and produce-adjacent products requires more than just a standard bagging machine. Moisture, sanitation, product variability, and production demands all play a role in determining what system will truly perform long-term. Asking the right questions early in the process helps ensure you invest in a vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) solution that protects your product, supports your environment, and grows with your operation.
One of the first things to clarify is whether the machine is truly built for washdown conditions. Fresh produce environments often involve frequent cleaning, moisture, and debris. Stainless steel construction, sealed components, and hygienic design features are critical for maintaining sanitation and extending equipment life. A system designed for clean operation will make daily maintenance easier while supporting food safety standards.
It’s also important to understand what level of automation fits your current needs and future goals. Some operations benefit from compact, all-in-one entry systems that integrate filling and bagging in a smaller footprint. Others require higher-speed, continuous motion platforms to keep up with larger production volumes. A flexible platform that can scale over time helps avoid the need to replace equipment as your business grows.
Product handling should be another key discussion point. Fresh produce varies in size, shape, density, and moisture content, which directly affects how it should be filled and sealed. Ask what filling systems are best suited for your application, whether that’s a multihead weigher, auger, or cup filler, and how the equipment will maintain accuracy without damaging the product.
Sealing performance is equally important, especially in moist environments. Consistent temperature control, stable film tracking, and proper jaw pressure all contribute to strong, reliable seals that protect freshness and presentation. A system designed to perform under these conditions can help reduce waste and improve package quality.
Changeover flexibility also matters for operations running multiple SKUs, seasonal items, or private label products. Features like recipe storage, operator-friendly controls, and toolless forming tube changes can significantly reduce downtime and improve efficiency between runs.
Finally, consider how the VFFS system will integrate with the rest of your line. Most operations rely on a combination of weighers, conveyors, platforms, and inspection equipment. A strong manufacturer will look at the full process and help ensure each component works together smoothly.
The right packaging solution should be built around your product and your environment, not the other way around. From entry-level systems to fully customized, washdown-ready high-speed platforms, today’s VFFS technology offers a wide range of configurations. By asking the right questions, fresh produce packers can invest in a system that supports sanitation, maintains product quality, and scales confidently with production.
March 9, 2026
When it comes to powder and granular products, precision matters from every stick pack to every gram inside it.
At PLAN IT Packaging, our Stick Pack Machines combined with the EliteFill Auger Filling System deliver a powerful solution for packaging powders and granules with accuracy, efficiency, and versatility. Whether you’re running seasonings, drink mixes, protein powders, spice blends, powdered supplements, or granular food ingredients, this pairing is engineered to meet your production goals while maintaining product integrity.
Stick packs offer convenience, portion control, and premium shelf appeal, but they require precise filling technology. Small errors in powder delivery can lead to underfills, overfills, and inconsistent products that impact customer trust and brand reputation. That’s where the combination of stick packaging and EliteFill shines.
The EliteFill Auger Filler is designed specifically for powder and granular products. Its advanced auger design ensures controlled, repeatable dosing that minimizes giveaway and maximizes accuracy, even with difficult or variable product flows. With robust construction and sanitary design, EliteFill supports everything from fine powders to coarser granules.
Our stick pack machines are ideal for single-serve portioned packaging, delivering consistent fills, clean seals, and great presentation for retail, foodservice, e-commerce, and on-the-go markets. When integrated with EliteFill, stick pack lines can handle a broad range of products with quick changeovers and minimal downtime.
This combination supports scale without compromise:1. Accurate fills and reduced giveaway2. Consistent pack quality3. Flexibility across products and stick sizes4. Efficient operation with quick product changeover
From formulation to final pack, powder and granule packaging shouldn’t rely on guesswork. It requires engineered systems that deliver precision, consistency, and control. Portion accuracy starts here.
March 2, 2026
From candy and chocolates to vitamins, supplements, and pharmaceutical products, accurate counting plays a vital role in product quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust. A single miscount can lead to customer dissatisfaction, compliance issues, or costly rework. That’s why manufacturers across food and regulated industries are turning to advanced, vision-based counting technology.
At PLAN IT Packaging, the EliteCount system is designed to deliver precise, repeatable counts using high-resolution vision systems and intelligent detection software.
Unlike traditional mechanical counters that rely on weight measurements or basic sensors, vision-based counting allows each individual piece to be identified, tracked, and verified in real time.
This technology moves beyond estimation, it provides visual confirmation of every product that passes through the system.
Vision systems “see” each product as it moves through the counter, enabling:
Accuracy is especially critical for pharmaceuticals, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and other regulated products where correct counts are required to meet labeling, dosing, and compliance expectations. When compliance matters, precision isn’t optional, it’s mandatory.
EliteCount is designed to handle a wide range of products, including:
The system adapts easily to different SKUs without lengthy changeovers. With recipe-driven controls and intuitive interfaces, operators can switch between products quickly while maintaining consistent performance and output.
That flexibility supports high-mix production environments and fast-paced manufacturing lines.
Accurate counting protects more than just the package — it protects:
By eliminating overfills, underfills, and manual counting errors, EliteCount helps manufacturers reduce waste, improve throughput, and maintain confidence in every unit that leaves the line.
In today’s advanced packaging environments, visibility equals reliability. Vision-based counting makes the difference because seeing is counting. If precision, compliance, and efficiency are priorities for your production line, intelligent vision technology is the solution that keeps your operation moving forward.
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