By working together, PMMI members hope to spark a new generation of manufacturing workers
September 3, 2013
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has launched JumPPstart, an initiative that calls on members to come together to tackle what many see as a shrinking pool of qualified workers.
Demand for corrugated boxes is forecast to increase 4.2% per year
August 8, 2013
World demand for corrugated boxes is forecast to increase 4.2% per year to 234 billion square meters in 2017, slightly outpacing real (inflation-adjusted) gains in GDP. Factors contributing to rising box demand include growth in industrial activities, particularly the manufacturing sector, which often requires corrugated packaging to protect and transport goods.
Winners Revealed at 25th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation
May 29, 2013
Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples’ lives over the last 25 years in an on-line survey hosted by DuPont. Together the two categories of invention captured 48% of the votes. The online survey was available to industry professionals from April 9 through May 10, 2013.
Global consumption of bottled water has doubled in the past decade, and is set to continue growth to replace carbonates as the leading soft drinks category.
May 15, 2013
It was not that long ago that the idea of buying water in a bottle seemed outrageously quirky to most people, but over the past few decades the demand for packaged water has rocketed exponentially. Just ten years ago world consumption stood at one hundred billion liters. Since then, and despite the global downturn, volumes have actually doubled. Perhaps even more amazing is that, according to Canadean’s latest calculations, packaged water will actually overtake carbonates as the leading soft drinks category in just two years. This anticipated result is being bolstered by its healthy image, plus actual necessity in those areas of the world lacking alternative, safe, water supplies.
Drink Chia expandes bottle form 8 ounce to 10 ounce
March 1, 2013
Drink Chia, LLC., makers of the all-natural omega-3 superfood drink, recently secured distribution deals with United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and KeHE Food Distributors, two of the largest natural food distributors in the natural market and supermarket channels. The new agreements will immediately expand Drink Chia’s brand footprint throughout Florida, the Northeast, and the Midwest.
According to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets, the total market is expected to reach $4050.00 million by 2017, at a CAGR of 10.13% from 2012 to 2017.
