Home » Topics » Packaging News

Packaging News
RSS

Study shows cleanliness of corrugated shipping containers

One hundred percent of containers tested met acceptable sanitation levels.

February 18, 2015

One hundred percent of containers tested met acceptable sanitation levels.

Contract Packaging Association aids technical packaging students with new scholarship program

February 16, 2015

With the support of the Institute of Packaging Professionals, CPA will award a $2,500 scholarship to a student specializing in packaging machinery or systems.

PACK EXPO East debuts new approaches to the future of packaging

PMMI’s newest show launches with unique university partnerships that connect today’s packaging professionals with those of tomorrow

February 13, 2015

As millennials enter the manufacturing workforce, work style differences with their older colleagues seem to attract more attention than the innovation strides that these young professionals and students are making.

Study shows global liquid packaging carton market will grow

February 11, 2015

Liquid packaging cartons provide liquid food and drinks with support, protection from the external environment, and resistance from tampering.

PACK EXPO East draws industry leaders to Philadelphia

February 9, 2015

The Partner Program at PACK EXPO East creates unique opportunities for show attendees to network with other leaders in the markets they serve.

PMMI announces launch of PMMI Media Group

February 6, 2015

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announced the launch of PMMI Media Group (PMG) — a market-leading B2B media company with print and digital offerings that produce business intelligence and connect processing and packaging customers with solution providers every day.

US plastic film demand to reach 15.4 billion pounds

February 6, 2015

US demand for plastic film is expected to grow 1.5% per year through 2018 to 15.4 billion pounds, valued at $24.9 billion.

The beer can celebrates 80 years

February 4, 2015

Canned beer made it possible to transport more beer at a single time and to distribute beer further away from a brewery. Today, cans account for 54% of beer packaging.

Report finds few leaders & many laggards in fast food, beverage, and consumer goods industries

Increasing amounts of plastic packaging contributes to ocean pollution.

February 2, 2015

While plastic packaging is the fastest growing form of packaging in the U.S. in large part due to the popularity of fast food and consumer beverages, only 14% of it is recycled.

Curbside Value Partnership announces new board member

January 30, 2015

Curbside Value Partnership announces FPI has joined the organization’s board.

2024 Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

The Future of Packaging: Bold Predictions for 2025

Sonoco to Sell Thermoformed and Flexibles Packaging (TFP) Business to TOPPAN

Events

February 19, 2025

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us in Greenville, South Carolina – for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing and production partners, check out the latest converting technology and equipment, network with like-minded professionals, and more!

Facebook | LinkedIn

May 20, 2025

Converters Expo

The Converters Expo brings together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us at Lambeau Field for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing partners, discover the most up-to-date testing and prototyping equipment, network with like-minded industry professionals, and learn the latest in printing and packaging.

Facebook | LinkedIn

View All Submit An Event