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Hall of Fame returns

After a brief hiatus, PMMI will again be honoring industry professionals via the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame. Here, we introduce the Class of 2018.

September 4, 2018

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Ever-evolving PACK EXPO International reinvents itself again

The biggest event in packaging this year is drawing into its substantial orbit a host of all-new educational tracks, events, and activities to join the established curriculum of tried-and-true programs.

September 4, 2018

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Packaging gives stunt a snowball’s chance

To highlight its creative chops, this Minnesota ad agency set up an interactive experience at the 2018 Minneapolis SuperBowl. The package made it possible to give visitors a taste of the host city’s local flair.

September 4, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

A Hall of Famer peers into the future

Soon to be inducted into the PMMI Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame, McCormick’s Michael Okoroafor shares a few insights.

September 4, 2018

Sustainability

E-com baby food keeps cool in compostable, recyclable packaging

California company delivering fresh meals for babies opts for cold-chain packaging made from plant fiber with components that can be composted and recycled.

September 2, 2018

Recycling

PET for aseptic milk

Huanlejia, well-known as a Chinese producer of food and beverages, recently switched from HDPE to PET bottles for its coconut milk; its main objectives in this change were to reinforce brand image and increase production speed.

August 31, 2018

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Potentially life-threatening issues lead to voluntary medicine recalls

A labeling mix-up, incorrect dosage cup markings, and possible microbial contamination give patients plenty of reasons to give pause.

August 29, 2018

Recycling

Vacuum skin-packed salmon

More and more skin packs are showing up on retail shelves around the world these days, as the advantages of this pack format can be pretty compelling.

August 29, 2018

Converting equipment

Smurfit Kappa transforms corrugated production

Dublin, Ireland-based Smurfit Kappa Group is upping its game with the installation of what’s described as an “ultra-high-speed” digital printing press for corrugated packaging.

August 22, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Mitsubishi Electric: Make smart machines even smarter

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., introduces Pak/iQTM a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products designed to improve the performance and lower the total cost of deploying smart packaging machines.

August 22, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Corrugated packaging market forecast to increase from $315 billion to $380 billion by 2023

E-commerce, sustainability and digital printing help demand for corrugated to grow 3.5% to 4% annually, says a new study, The Future of Corrugated Packaging to 2023, from Smithers-Pira.

August 21, 2018

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Micvac expands chilled ready meal production to South Africa

Swedish food tech company, Micvac’s key to the freshness and quality of its meals are in-pack cooking and pasteurization as well as its patented packaging components: the Micvac tray and the unique Micvac valve.

August 20, 2018

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Coexpan and Emsur to showcase packaging solutions at PACK EXPO International

Coexpan and Emsur will exhibit their rigid and flexible packaging solutions at PACK EXPO International 2018.

August 20, 2018