HomeSupplier news:Chesapeake Corp. (Richmond, VA): Robert F. Schick, vp, containers.Jun 30th, 1997Companies in this articleChesapeakeHomeFood 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 historySponsoredIndustry award to honor packaging and processing professionalsBeginning March 3, PMMI will accept nominations for the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Since 1971, this prestigious award has recognized some of the most distinguished contributors to industry. Learn more »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 ConverterSustainabilityPerrier 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.Coding, printing & labelingIntegrated Labeling Strategy Helps Cannabis Company GrowMedical marijuana startup Grow Ohio employs a combination of label software, printing systems, and label materials to meet compliance regulations and branding for six different packaging formats.DesignUnique Digitally Printed Labels for Hot SauceDutch hot sauce maker Dokter Worst is using unique label designs for marketing a special food festival edition of its “Nondedju Hete Saus” brand.Package DesignIngredient Illustrations for Salad Dressing Evoke Fresh-Market ExperienceMarie’s Salad Dressing uses a small-batch, freshly-crafted identity for its new sub-brand, Marie’s Market Reserve, a product made with ‘carefully selected gourmet ingredients.’Business intelligenceCPGs Help Emerging BrandsRecognizing the importance of disruptive innovation, large CPGs and business intelligence firms like Mintel are identifying and nurturing food and beverage companiesPackage DesignFrom Dark to Light: Hope in a JarPackaging for a line of Ayurvedic-ingredient hair-repair products strikes a serious yet hopeful tone, mirroring the brand’s larger social mission to support suicide prevention.
