Operational Excellence

Beverage Industry Purchasing Index Grows in 2023

The beverage industry purchasing index shows expansion in every metric after contractions in 2022.

June 15, 2023

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PMMI News

PMMI’s Latest Whitepaper Explores Impact of Global and Local Standards

PMMI

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 provides education, resources for packaging and processing professionals.

June 13, 2023

Operational Excellence

Priorities in Packaging and Processing Operations Include Cost, Quality

Almost three-quarters of industry representatives focus their decisions on cost above any other factor in packaging and processing operations.

June 9, 2023

Events

Live from GS1 Connect: A Resurgence for RFID?

White paper reveals that RFID allowing retailers to thrive in a changing retail landscape.

June 7, 2023

Operational Excellence

Predictive Maintenance Rising Fast in Packaging and Processing

Packaging and processing companies increasingly use predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs.

June 2, 2023

Workforce

Would You Apply for a Job Listing that Doesn’t Include Salary Range?

Consumer packaged goods companies may need to open up about salary range as job seekers’ standards shift and wage discussions become less taboo.

May 31, 2023

Operational Excellence

Turning to Tech as Workforce Challenges Continue

Companies are increasingly turning to new technology to help train workers and automate repetitive tasks as workforce challenges continue.

May 26, 2023

Operational Excellence

Companies Implement ESG in Packaging

Executives at the 2023 Top to Top Summit highlighted ESG as a key focus for future packaging operations.

May 19, 2023

Operational Excellence

Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation Emerging in U.S.

Almost two-thirds of U.S. companies are not yet preparing for extended producer responsibility legislation, despite growing traction in the U.S.

May 10, 2023

Robotics

Live at interpack: More Trends in Food Processing Equipment

Modular and open designs to facilitate customization and faster cleaning are evident at interpack 2023, along with multi-use equipment that saves space on the plant floor and requires fewer resources to operate.

May 9, 2023

Robotics

Live at interpack: Hawaiian Host Chocolates Meets its New Robots

Hawaiian Host brand macadamia nut chocolates made a major packaging leap. We were there when Chris Rabago took a first look at the new equipment from Cama. Check out this kid on Christmas morning.

May 8, 2023

Bulk handling/filling equipment

Live at Interpack: Food Processing Equipment Trends

Labor savings and sustainable energy use are top of mind for processors at interpack 2023, but further refinements to existing equipment and R&D-ready compact machinery for testing are also at the forefront.

May 5, 2023

Operational Excellence

PCR Content Popularity Gains on the Horizon

Demand for PCR content in packaging far exceeds available supply, but emerging technologies could help increase production.

April 28, 2023