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Orgain Grows with New Plant-Based Nutrition Powder
Orgain recently introduced the new Superfoods + Immunity Up! ™ to their expansive line of nutrition products. The brand has seen positive growth over the last decade.
Business intelligence
10 Packaging Market Trends for 2021
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Doggie Desserts: New Ben & Jerry’s Line
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Med Device Market Shifting Business Models to Automation and Technology
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Confectionery Market 2020
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Keto is the Magic Word for 2021, Along With More Spice and Low-Alcohol Content Drinks
Findings reflect five key shifts in consumer shopping behavior and food attitudes for the year ahead.
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Serialization Continues to Impact Pharma Automation Investments
Automation and IoT are on trend, as the industry continues to meet serialization regulations.
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2020 Snack Food Industry Outlook
Join Snac International at PACK EXPO Connects Innovation Stage to hear the current state of the snack market.
Business intelligence
Emerging Brands During a Pandemic
Learn more about what defines an emerging brand, and watch as Candice Crane from Petal, and PMMI Media Group's Jim Chrzan discuss what it's like to grow an emerging brand during a pandemic.
Business intelligence
Let’s Play Pundit
There are lots of things all Americans agree on. I’m joking of course.
Sustainability
The Circular Economy and ISO
Mexican expert Dr. Nydia Suppen discussed the progress made in defining four new ISO standards for a worldwide application and acceleration of the circular economy concept at EXPO PACK Mexico Webinar.
Sponsored
Considering Packaging Robotics? Read This First
Packaging World’s Packaging Robotics Playbook provides a non-biased look at robotics trends, factors when weighing options across your line and get-it-right tips for your team. Download the 49-page report today!
Workforce
What Your Peers Are Earning: IoPP Salary Survey Results
How do you stack up? Watch (less than five minutes) video with Jane Chase of IoPP and Packaging World’s Matt Reynolds.
E-commerce
Latin American E-commerce
In the EXPO PACK Mexico Webinar, three Latin American Packaging Design Leaders offered a lucid and documented vision of the opportunities for the industry today brought about by the exponential growth of online shopping in the region.
PEC 2020
Holistic Approach to Machine downtime
Examining different causes of downtime, and employing the right automation to get to the root cause.
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Confection Industry Outlook 2020
Consumption of treats has been hit at the check-out lane, but e-commerce and consumers spending more per shopping trip leave the candy industry feeling positive about the future.
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COVID-19 May Boost Cloud and Edge Computing
Though there is much discussion of “the cloud” in manufacturing, its use is not as widespread as it might appear, though the pandemic may prompt expanded use.
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Manufacturing and New Automation Technologies - What is Around the Bend?
Predictive analytics, digital twinning, and augmented and virtual reality technologies are all finding uses in manufacturing operations – from line installation and maintenance to process training.
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When Will AI be Common in Manufacturing?
Companies want to rely less on skilled labor and more on AI and machine intelligence, but currently only 1% of all manufacturers are utilizing this technology in their operations.
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Industry Snapshot: Organic and Natural Products
The natural and organic industry is expected to grow 9.5% in 2020, to $252 billion. Supplements and plant-based proteins are two fast-growing categories.
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Robotics Solutions Future Looks Bright
The demand for cobots will continue to grow, and robotics will expand outside of end-of-line applications, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.
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IIoT Blind Spots: Where are They and Do You Have Them?
A crucial component of automation advancement, yet one that is lacking at most manufacturers, is the deployment of IIoT connectivity across an entire enterprise, including key areas such as receiving, warehousing, and shipping.
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Moving Automation Up the Line
According to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, OEMs and suppliers should assist manufacturers to identify new automation projects that lie outside the traditional end-of-line packaging and palletizing.
Beverage
Room to Grow for Can Market
Even with the current addition of new plants and expanding production lines, there is plenty of room for growth in the market.
Business intelligence
Recyclable, Mono-Material Packaging Film on Growth Trajectory
A new report predicts the mono-material plastic packaging film market will grow at a 3.8% CAGR through 2025, reaching $70.9 billion.
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A Circular Problem: Labor Shortages and Expanded Manufacturing Automation
The continued issue of labor shortages in the manufacturing sector can also create problems for companies that want to expand automation in their operations. Can OEMs help?
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Automation Expansion Challenge: ROI
According to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, one main challenge manufacturers face when expanding automation in their operations is justifying the return on investment.