Material handling

Preparing the Supply Chain for a Coronavirus Vaccine

As we fight to “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus pandemic, scientists are urgently working to create a vaccine. Manufacturing and distributing hundreds of millions of doses when a vaccine is approved is yet another challenge to address.

May 1, 2020

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Operational Excellence

Store Brand Sales Grow Amidst Coronavirus Stock-Ups

Consumer fears over COVID-19 help propel double-digit sales increases of store brands, pointing to greater acceptance of retailer brands as the coronavirus crisis evolves.

May 1, 2020

Material handling

Supply Chain Disruption Inadvertently Gives Tea Market a Boost

A trifecta of colder weather, pandemic-induced labor shortages and supply chain disruptions has created a tea market shortage that may provide a needed short-term boost.

April 29, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Material Innovation Key to Achieving Sustainable Packaging Strategy

The market will continue to see innovations in the selection of sustainable packaging materials, as more companies embrace sustainable options.

April 27, 2020

Operational Excellence

U.S. Packaging Machinery Industry Continues to Grow at Steady Pace

OEMs are feeling the pressure to accommodate market demands, such as offering complete packaging solutions, modular machines, traceability, and sustainability.

April 24, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Top Five Functional Machine Improvements for Sustainable Packaging Operations

Packaging methods and machinery must not be overlooked as vital components to a sustainable packaging strategy.

April 21, 2020

Operational Excellence

Metal Dominates Dog and Cat Food Packaging

According to Euromonitor, flexible plastic saw the fastest unit volume growth in wet dog food in 2019 as consumers showed a growing preference for stand-up pouches that deliver convenience, transparency, and a more premium image.

April 17, 2020

Operational Excellence

Pet Food Processing and Packaging Machinery of the Future

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence details next generation processing and packaging equipment needs for pet food manufacturers responding to consumer trends like sustainability, the humanization of pet food, and e-commerce.

April 16, 2020

Operational Excellence

Market Snapshot: Shelf Stable

Shelf stable shipments valued $158 billion between 2014 and 2017, with $3 billion in machinery and equipment, and $85.5 billion in material cost value.

April 15, 2020

Operational Excellence

Pet Food Industry Trends

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

With a CAGR of 6.3% through 2024, market share growth of treats and snacks will come primarily from wet and dry food although these two segments, historically strong, are not expected to lose significant market share.

April 14, 2020

Sustainability

Recycling Takes Another Hit During Pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic is creating a growing waste crisis even as we see images of the earth’s environment clearing from less pollution.

April 13, 2020

PMMI News

Machine Builders and CPGs: Partnerships in the Time of Coronavirus

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Virtual Town Hall #2 from PMMI features CPGs who belong to OpX Leadership Network Executive Council chatting “live” with PMMI members about the impact of Covid-19.

April 10, 2020

Operational Excellence

Market Snapshot: Perishable Prepared

Perishable prepared food such as hummus in plastic tubs and pouches had a $15.8 billion shipment value and $361 million machinery and equipment value during the 2014-2107 period, with $8.9 billion in material costs.

April 10, 2020