HomeSupplier news: Relocations, expansionsKolmar Labora-tories, Inc. (Corona, CA) will expand and modernize its West Coast facility.May 31st, 1995HomeTop Challenges Facing Food Manufacturers TodayAddressing aging assets and data collection best practices are two requirements for manufacturing excellence in today’s rapidly changing landscape.HomeHerma US Inc., subsidiary of HERMA GmbHContract packagingContract Packaging Potential in the Cannabis IndustryWhile contract packaging in the cannabis industry has been slow to develop, there is room for packaging specialists who can guide and manage the vast and ever-changing landscape of cannabis packaging.HomeEmirates Printing Press LLCHomeCatch 22s and Opportunity in Cannabis PackagingAn established brand owner says, ‘…if you're a small brand trying to get started, especially with bootstrap money like ours,’ minimum order quantities represent a hurdle.HomeFood Segment Snapshot: Bakery & SnacksOne trend in this market is snacks as a replacement for meals, as healthy options and convenience packaging make it easier for on-the-go lifestyles.Primary packagingCo-Packer Dramatically Expands Wine Canning CapacityIn just two years, Free Flow Wines increases its wine-canning capabilities from one semi-automated line to three, adds a fully automated 300-can/min line, and triples its production space.HomeVision 2025: CPG/OEM Partnership More Critical Than EverPACK EXPO East offers ideal space to cultivate relationshipsBagging & wrappingCaramel Wafers are Wrapped and Case Packed at 650/MinNew packaging line for caramel wafer biscuits from Scotland’s Tunnock’s die-fold wraps, multipacks, and case packs caramel wafer biscuits with high flexibility and fast changeover.PMMI newsPMMI Welcomes Diverse Executive CommitteePatty Andersen poised to be first female chairperson in PMMI historySustainabilityPlastics Legislation ProposedFederal legislators propose the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which puts the economic burden of recycling in the hands of CPGs and packaging suppliers and halts all new investments in plastics production plants.Business intelligencePioneering New Cannabis Packaging StandardsA myriad of challenges face cannabis packagers, from state-to-state regulatory requirements to adapting machinery and processes specifically to the cannabis market.DesignNanographic Press to Connecticut ConverterKeystone Paper & Box Company, celebrating its 75th year as one of New England’s most innovative, award-winning folding carton producers, is the latest to purchase a Landa S10 Nanographic Printing Press.SustainabilityPerrier Competition Awards Three Most Promising Sustainable Packaging InnovationsThe Next Packaging Movement by PERRIER awards three innovative sustainable packaging ideas with technical and operational assistance, as well as financial support up to $1 million.SustainabilityDairy is First in South Africa to Use Bio-Based ClosureA new package for Woodland Dairy’s extended shelf-life milk is made from 80% renewable materials and uses a closure partly made from bio-based material, making it 100% recyclable.E-commerceFood Industry and E-Commerce: 5 Year OutlookBy 2024, 70% of consumers will likely utilize online grocery shopping, up from 25% now. (FMI and Nielsen, 2018) See what food manufacturers are doing to prepare for this growth.HomeMidwest Engineered Systems Inc.PMMI newsPreviewing PACK EXPO East 2020With one-third of the nation’s CPGs, and many pharma manufacturers, located within 200 miles of Philadelphia, PACK EXPO East 2020 promises the full PACK EXPO vibe in an easy-to-get-to location.Business intelligenceOEMs Needed for $32 Billion Budding Cannabis IndustryAutomated operations are the wave of the future in a growing industry that is expected to reach $32 billion globally by 2024, with a CAGR of 28%. Off the record, OEMs report cannabis companies get sticker shock!SustainabilityWeather Stresses LogisticsResponding to consumer demands to “get it to my doorstep in a day,” the nation’s supply chain leaders now have to adjust to crazy climate events around the globe. Reusable transport packaging could hold one key to a more sustainable future.
