Operational Excellence

Packaging Consultants Council is Back

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) has relaunched the PCC as a central hub for companies seeking packaging experts and consultants with diverse industry experience.

October 14, 2024

Business Drivers/Specialty: Page 56

Contract packaging

Automated Retort System Propels Crider Foods to New Heights

Automation, combined with an upskilled workforce and reduced water consumption, writes a new chapter in canned protein company’s 80-year history.

September 27, 2024

PMMI News

Packaging Machinery Market Likely to See Slowest Growth Since 2020

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to see a short-lived dip in growth in 2024 but pick up speed in the years ahead.

October 11, 2024

Recycling

A Pizza Hut Box’s Trip from Table, to Recycling, to Table Again

A collaborative initiative between Pizza Hut and Smurfit WestRock aims to enhance pizza box recyclability, addressing challenges and promoting sustainable practices across diverse U.S. municipalities.

October 10, 2024

Bio-based

Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of bio-based and compostable packaging innovations from Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 10, 2024

Recycling

Coca-Cola Creates Closed-Loop Stadium Recycling System

Partnering with closed-loop venues as well as MRFs and reclaimers, Coca-Cola is ensuring recycled bottles and cans end up back in its packaging.

October 10, 2024

Recycling

New Film Recycling Directory, Validated Data, Breathe Life into Store Drop-Off

At SPC Advance a panel of General Mills, RRS, PLASTICS, & GreenBlue's How2Recycle claimed accelerating progress behind flexible film recycling, store drop-off, and wider film recycling thanks to the newly formed Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA)

October 9, 2024

Workforce

Innovative Beauty Group Participates in Its First World Cleanup Day

Innovative Beauty Group

Global effort unites IBG employees across all offices in a day of environmental action.

October 9, 2024

Package design

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires Alpine Laser LLC

Machine Solutions Inc.

Partnership enhances the premier one-stop manufacturing solutions provider for medical device manufacturers worldwide.

October 9, 2024

Recycling

Key Lessons from Early EPR Adopters

As EPR laws are refined and implemented, policymakers and stakeholders can learn from each state’s experiences, potentially leading to more harmonized and effective EPR frameworks in the future.

October 9, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

McCormick: Reducing Scope 3 Emissions is a ‘Strategic Imperative’

Michael Okoroafor of McCormick & Company discusses how the company’s sustainability efforts are not only good for the environment, but also ensure its global suppliers thrive ‘in perpetuity.’

October 8, 2024

Operational Excellence

Looking Back to Look Forward: 6 Long-Term Packaging Trends to Watch

According to PTIS, the industry is about to embark on a transformation driven toward a circular economy of packaging where recycling plays a role but coupled with far more reusable/refillable and compostable packs, driven by the digitization of packaging.

October 7, 2024

Contract Packaging

Report: Strong Growth Ahead for Contract Packaging

Download PMMI's new Business Intelligence Report to learn what is driving brands to outsource right now, and what they're looking for in contractors.

October 7, 2024