PMMI News

Productivity Ranks As No. 1 Priority for CPGs and Industry Suppliers According to New PMMI Report

More than three-quarters of survey respondents are focused on productivity, with cost and automation priorities sharing second place.

May 14, 2025

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Bio-based

Lignin Industries Raises €3.9 Million to Accelerate Commercialization and Scale-up Plans

Lignin Industries

The funding will advance the commercialization and scale-up of its patented bio-based thermoplastic, Renol.

May 13, 2025

Recycling

NOVA's Recycling Facility Earns Certification

Nova Chemicals

The certification verifies that its SYNDIGO brand recycled polyethylene is 100% post-consumer content and meets traceability standards.

May 13, 2025

Recycling

Dole Food Company, Amcor, and Ambev Utilize Recyclable Packaging Materials

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recycling packaging innovations from Dole Food Company, Amcor, and Ambev from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

May 12, 2025

Cartoning

Metsä Board Americas Combats Food Insecurity with Homes with Hope Partnership

Metsä Board

This collaboration underscores Metsä Board Americas' focus on community engagement and leveraging their sustainable paperboard products for social good.

May 12, 2025

Robotics

Flexiv Accelerates Global Growth with European Partnership

Flexiv

Flexiv has partnered with Italy-based Time Robotics to enter the European market and distribute its adaptive robots across the continent.

May 12, 2025

Recycling

PureCycle Achieves New Milestone in Recycled Plastic Film Trials

PureCycle Technologies

The company's positive progress in trials demonstrates PureFive recycled resin's ability to produce biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film suitable for flexible packaging applications.

May 12, 2025

Containers & Closures

SIG InnoVentures and Optima to Join PulPac’s Owner Group as Strategic Investors

PulPac

Investment fuels the expansion of PulPac's Dry Molded Fiber technology.

May 12, 2025

Workforce

Serac Inc. appoints Roxana Rossette as New GM of Serac MidAm

Serac Inc

Serac MidAm, a subsidiary of Serac Group, welcomes Rossette as General Manager to lead regional expansion across Mexico and Latin America.

May 9, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

SC Johnson Brings Refill Station to new New Sustainability-Focused Store

A new concept store from Canada’s London Drugs features a hand and dish soap refill station from SC Johnson that advances the retailer’s commitment to reducing plastic waste through reuse.

May 9, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Wooden Pallet Management Part 1 of 3: Specifications

Before expecting a pallet to carry the load, make sure that pallet has been properly specified.

May 8, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Scotts Grows Greener with Paper Sack

Scotts revives heritage brand O.M. Scott & Sons with a recyclable paper sack that’s built for performance, rooted in sustainability, and ready for modern lawn care.

May 8, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

New Origins Sample Pack Swaps Foil for Paper

Estée Lauder brand Origins debuts a recyclable 80% paper sample sachet, replacing foil with a more sustainable format that meets repulpability standards and cuts plastic use by 76%.

May 7, 2025