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Purdue Northwest College of Technology Awarded 2020 PMMI Packaging Scholarship

December 3, 2020

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has chosen Purdue Northwest College of Technology as its 2020 recipient of the Future Leaders in Packaging Scholarship.

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) is pleased to welcome the new Chair of its Board of Directors, Brian Hunt

PPC Welcomes New Board Chair, Introduces 2021 Strategic Initiatives

November 11, 2020

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The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) welcomes the new Chair of its Board of Directors, Brian Hunt, COO of Southern Champion Tray LP. With 30 years in the packaging industry, Hunt has a breadth of industry experience to help him lead the North American association for paperboard packaging manufacturers over the next two years.

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Exhibitor Products

November 1, 2020

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The products below will be shown at PACK EXPO Connects in Virtual Showrooms. These only touch the surface, as to-date there are more than 2,500 demos to view. Visit the Live Demo section on PACK EXPO Connects.

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Tips for Thriving in an Ecommerce Marketplace

Flexibility, collaboration and automation offer keys to success in an omnichannel world.

Jorge Izquierdo

November 1, 2020

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Let’s face it: The ecommerce revolution has not only changed the rules for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, it has created a whole new game in which COVID-19 has only cemented the need for brands to adapt.

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The Rising Role of Automation

Casey Laughman

November 1, 2020

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Food and beverage processors have been hit by a number of challenges in recent years, and they only continue to grow.

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Advancing Snack Sustainability

Douglas J Peckenpaugh

November 1, 2020

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According to research from the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), 82% of U.S. consumers think we live in a wasteful society.

Massman Automation’s GP-M3000 pouch filling machine

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Cannabis Gets Ready for Its Close-Up

Despite ongoing legal hurdles, an increasingly diverse market is poised for automation.

Jorge Izquierdo

November 1, 2020

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It’s safe to say that within the next decade, the everyday routine of millions of American consumers will integrate some type of cannabis, whether as a functional food and beverage ingredient, a beauty product, or as a health or mood aid.

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Your Connection to the Packaging Industry

Kristen Kazarian

November 1, 2020

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PACK EXPO Connects will bring together a full range of solution providers, minimizing the time and effort necessary for attendees to find answers to real-world packaging and processing challenges.

PACK EXPO Connects Preview Week Is Happening Now

October 30, 2020

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The Preview Week event, Nov. 2-6, will kick-off with a webinar, Helpful Hints for Navigating PACK EXPO Connects, on Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. CT. It will provide tips and tricks for using the platform and offer Q&A with attendees to help them make the most out of their PACK EXPO Connects experience.

IoPP's Jane Chase Inducted into 2020 Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame

October 28, 2020

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Jane Chase, executive director, IoPP, has been inducted into the 2020 class of the Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame. One of four inductees this year, Chase is only the fifth woman to be inducted into Hall of Fame since the program started nearly 50 years ago.