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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.

Innovation stage fills as PACK EXPO East 2015 nears

PMMI announces slate of free, on-floor educational sessions at the debut of its newest trade show

January 28, 2015

The free, on-floor education program has become an attendee favorite at PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO.

Trend towards natural, organic products strengthening frozen food market in 2015 and beyond

January 26, 2015

With "fresh" and "healthy" emerging as food industry buzz words, it's easy to wonder if frozen foods—which almost inherently fail conjure connotations associated with either fresh or healthy products—still appeal to the majority of American consumers.

Survey shows consumer product companies’ data security practices lag consumer expectations

January 23, 2015

Nearly three-quarters of consumers say better privacy policies would increase their trust in CP companies, 80% are more likely to buy from companies protecting their information.

Future microwave packaging to use intelligent packaging

January 21, 2015

Packaging will utilize powerful sensors, fuzzy logic, digital displays and more to improve microwave cooking experience, report finds; packages will be built to intelligently communicate to the consumer when to stir, uncover, add salt, more.

Confectionery Packaging Seeing Improvements in Several Key Areas

Bioplastic pellets that will be converted into flexible packaging.

Converting Trends: Providing Sustainable Flexible Packaging Amid Volatility

Image of an Avery Dennison employee and a Tosca employee examining reusable plastic pallets.

Sustainable Packaging in 2025: Lots of Moving Parts

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