Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy launches video series to showcase notable stewardship efforts
September 18, 2013
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, established under the leadership of dairy producers, is now accepting nominations for the third year of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards.
FMCG brands must lead education drive to make sustainability a priority
September 16, 2013
Most US consumers do not consider sustainability when grocery shopping and are largely apathetic compared to European counterparts, according to an in-depth research report from The Big Picture, a design research agency based in New York and London.
According to a report from Reportlinker, World demand for caps and closures is projected to rise 5.3% per year to $46 billion in 2016. In volume terms, demand will grow 4.1% annually to 1.9 trillion units.
Messe Düsseldorf will participate in IBIE 2013 in order to promote its international trade fair for the packaging industry: interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING 2014, to be held from May 8 - 14, 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Study shows package design plays vital role in consumer perception and shelf impact
September 5, 2013
Affinnova, Inc., a global marketing technology company that dramatically improves innovation and marketing success rates, today released its first Package Design Audit, illustrating the importance of package design, specifically in the vodka industry.
2013 Sustainability Report highlights continued progress toward sustainability goals
September 4, 2013
MillerCoors is using less and less water to brew its beers, according to the 2013 MillerCoors Sustainability Report released today. The nation’s second-largest brewer decreased water use by 6.1 percent to a record low 3.82 barrels in 2012.
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.
Tricorbraun licenses IoPP’S Fundamentals of Packaging Technology online course
August 30, 2013
TricorBraun becomes the latest organization to license IoPP’s online Fundamentals, joining companies including Kraft Foods, General Mills, Clorox, Ecolab, SGS International, Berlin Packaging and most recently, packaging students in Kenya, through a special training arrangement sponsored by IPACK-IMA and the Staples Foundation.
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue, “Beverage Packaging Market By Beverage Types (Non-Alcoholic, Alcoholic & Dairy), Packaging Types (Bottle, Can, Pouch, Carton, Draught, Bulk & Others), Material (Glass, Plastic, PET, HDPE, Metal, Paper-Board & Others) - Global Trends & Forecast To 2018.”