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Sean Riley is the editorial director of marketing & communications at PMMI

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Impact of COVID-19 on the Packaging Industry

Sean Riley is editorial director marketing & communications at PMMI

August 10, 2020

When the global COVID-19 pandemic hit, PMMI used its position as the convener of the makers of goods along with their packaging and processing suppliers to consistently monitor the effects on the industry and provide avenues to keep parties informed.

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Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Help Frozen Foods Processor Stick to Commitment

A new, better solution was found after a supplier error.

Kristen Kazarian

August 10, 2020

Getting products into big box and club retailers is competitive. Along with strict product quality standards, timely completion of orders and quick shipping turnarounds must be met to stay on retail club shelves.

ProMach Acquires Fogg Filler

August 7, 2020

Deal expands ProMach’s wide-ranging filling solutions portfolio and enhances capabilities for single-source turnkey packaging lines worldwide.

London: Product of the Year Is Back

August 5, 2020

The U.K.'s largest and most comprehensive survey of product and packaging innovation is open for entries. The Product of the Year is on a mission to discover and celebrate the U.K.’s most innovative new products and packaging for 2021.

Kroger Adds Recycling Program for Simple Truth Private Brand

August 4, 2020

Developed in partnership with TerraCycle, Kroger’s new platform enables customers to recycle a wide range of flexible packaging not currently accepted in curbside recycling programs, including produce bags, bread bags and plastic overwrap from household items like tissues and bottled water.

Shoppers Seek Products to Lift Mood and Satisfy Cravings Study Shows

July 22, 2020

Behavioral research firm, InsightsNow, is sharing research focusing on consumer motivations and shopping behavior during the current pandemic. This wave of the ongoing study, “COVID-19 Tracker on Clean Living Behavior,” delves into insights regarding consumer lifestyle disruption and the impact on interaction with brands.

Metered Servo Merge Conveyor Helps to Transport Packaged Food

July 22, 2020

The metering conveyor, by Multi-Conveyor, feeds a series of servo belt conveyors to gap two lanes of product into a single lane flow using DARB technology.

Mondi Supports Youth Start-Up That Turns Food Waste into Compostable Plastic

July 15, 2020

Mondi is partnering with One Young World as a sponsor of Lead2030. Lead2030 was launched by One Young World, the global forum for young leaders, in November 2018 to support youth-led innovation to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Navigating Covid-19 As an Online Store Business

5 Insights on How to Perfect Your Online Store’s Fulfillment.

Will Schneider

July 15, 2020

Now more than ever, ecommerce businesses must play a leading role in enhancing customer experience, protecting employee interests while taking the center stage in global economic recovery. That cannot happen without a well-oiled fulfillment and logistics machine.

Pizza Boxes May Be Recyclable, Says Study

Pizza Boxes Are Recyclable, Says Study

July 14, 2020

Presence of grease and cheese at levels typically found on corrugated pizza boxes does not impact recycling in a negative way, according to a WestRock study.