The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and key partners are calling on companies and organizations worldwide to join in the “SAVE FOOD” initiative, a global effort
PMMI (www.PMMI.org) general members have voted to approve a proposal to expand PMMI membership eligibility to include companies in Mexico that meet the qualifications for General Membership. The PMMI Board
A new study released by RedPrairie Corporation (www.redprairie.com) found that almost 72% of senior supply chain and operations executives are not completely confident in their organizations’ product recall and traceability
Paper and board including cartonboard achieved a recycling rate of 78% in 2010. It’s the most recycled packaging material in Europe, according to CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) calculations
PepsiCo, Inc. announces that Mauro Porcini will join the company in the newly created role of chief design officer. Porcini, who formerly held the same role at 3M, will be
PMMI, (www.PMMI.org) the owner and producer of PACK EXPO International 2012 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 28–31), announces the 2012 Packaging Hall of Fame Commission. This panel of packaging industry professionals,
Demand for food safety products in the US is forecast to increase 7.3% annually to $4.5 billion in 2016, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group, (www.freedoniagroup.com )
The just completed wave of shopper research on Private Label usage conducted by Perception Research Services (PRS), (www.prsresearch.com) shows the vast majority of shoppers still purchase some Private Label products
Five leading U.S. global companies, including Coca-Cola and Ford, unveiled a joint effort to develop 100% plant-based plastics in their products, cutting the use of fossil fuels. Coca-Cola, Ford, Heinz,
The future is not bright for UK confectionery packaging as consumers turn to healthier options, but packaging firms can profit from a growing preference for sharing products and smaller offerings,
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