Articles by Kristen Kazarian

Looking back to PACK EXPO International last November, it was clear by walking the show floor that filling and closing is a category that knows no bounds.

In a study conducted by Packaging InSight (packaginginsight.com) on behalf of Pregis LLC (pregis.com), product protection was ranked as the most important packaging characteristic by 80% of respondents, compared to sustainability and ease of product removal.

Household products have come a long way in the last few years – from stand-up and flat-bottom pouches to bigger, brighter labels and innovative closures. The unfortunate truth is that we must keep innovating the packaging to come out on top.

Dairy foods and beverages are seen in smaller, more convenient and snack-size packaging, all for the love of the consumer.

Packages, bottles, medicine and many other products often require discrete codes and brand information that can be tracked through the supply chain.

Everywhere I go, whatever I read, I see or hear the word “Millennials.” 

Expecting more than 50,000 processing and packaging professionals, over 2,300 exhibitors, 100-plus educational sessions and serving over 40 vertical markets, PACK EXPO International is the place to be.

The pharmaceutical packaging market is constantly faced with new challenges and fierce competition.

Coffee flour is turning waste into food. This über food is being used in dishes like pasta, desserts, beverages and more. 

Aseptic packaging is designed to protect liquid foods from production all the way to the consumer, while not affecting taste or texture.