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Here’s what they saw in the machinery category.Business intelligenceOrgain Grows with New Plant-Based Nutrition PowderOrgain recently introduced the new Superfoods + Immunity Up! ™ to their expansive line of nutrition products. The brand has seen positive growth over the last decade.SponsoredCheck out The Cobot Spot from Universal RobotsLooking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. 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Recently, Jan sat down with OEM's Stephanie Neil during PACK EXPO Connects to discuss her journey to the top of this revamped CPG. Watch this 'Management Minute' with Jan.Package DesignPantone Announces Color(s) of the Year 2021Following an ‘unprecedented’ year, Pantone make an unexpected move, selecting two colors for 2021 as its Color of the Year: one reflecting composure, steadiness, and resilience, and the other, strength and positivity.SponsoredView Product Demos On DemandMissed part or all of PACK EXPO Connects? Browse dozens of demos by category or search by keyword. Find solutions to your packaging and processing challenges now through March 31.COVID-19General Mills on Pivoting to Virtual Startups During Covid-19Safety first during Covid-19 for General Mills. 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Here’s what they saw in the pharma category.SustainabilityLoop and 7th Generation Chat with Packaging World about Returnable/Reusable PackagingTom Szaky of Loop and Kelly Murosky from Seventh Generation discuss returnable and reusable packaging options during PACK EXPO Connects last Fall--watch the 8 minute video.PEC 2020Report: Innovative New Controls at PACK EXPO ConnectsPMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the controls category.
