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Maria Ferrante

Maria Ferrante

Maria Ferrante is PMMI’s senior director, marketing and communications.
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Flexible Packaging Innovations Emerging

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Maria Ferrante
January 21, 2022
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The future looks bright for the flexible packaging sector.


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Flexible Packaging Offers Sustainable Solutions

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Maria Ferrante
March 25, 2021
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Sustainable solutions continue to be a top priority for consumer packaging goods (CPG) companies.
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PMMI Column: Advances in Packaging Sustainability

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April 12, 2020
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Sustainability impacts the conversation around packaging as consumers become progressively more aware of the impact brands have on the environment. Sustainability is especially important among younger consumers.
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Flexible Focus: Confectionary

FFS Machines Fill Candy's Sweet Spot

Versatile FFS packaging equipment provides easy changeovers for single-serve confectionery packaging.
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Maria Ferrante
March 12, 2020
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Adaptability is the sweet spot for succeeding in today’s changing confectionery industry. The convergence of several consumer trends, such as single-serve portions and on-the-go packaging, is driving the demand for more flexible form/fill/seal (FFS) technology.


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All in the Pouch

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December 16, 2019
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Industry experts foresee continue growth in the flexible packaging industry, fueled by two developments: increasing consumer demands for convenient packages, and an industry push for sustainable, shelf-ready product designs, according to the Flexible Packaging Market Assessment produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.


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Pet Owners Expect High Quality In Pet Food Packaging

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April 1, 2019
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The continuing trend of pet humanization and the willingness of American consumers to opt for premium pet food brands has spurred continued innovation in the pet food packaging.
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Advancing Careers for Women in Packaging

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October 16, 2018
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Women comprise nearly half of the working population (47.5 percent), yet they are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry — making up only about one-third of the manufacturing workforce in the United States.
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Industry Insights: Digital Printing

Digital Printing Takes Hold in Flexible Packaging

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September 12, 2018
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In an effort to meet market demands, flexible package printing is transitioning from conventional flexographic to digital printing. This change is resulting from cost reductions in digital technology as well as a need to keep up with trends shaping the growth in flexible packaging.
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Cannabis Packaging is Growing Like a Weed

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August 16, 2018
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Despite being surrounded in controversy, the U.S. cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth. Experts estimate legal cannabis will grow from $7.3 billion to $24.5 billion between 2016 and 2020. Currently, 65 percent of cannabis sales stem from medical marijuana.
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Growing Flexible Packaging Demand

Consumer demands for environmentally friendly, convenient and cost-effective packaging continue to drive flexible packaging market growth.
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June 18, 2018
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Environmentally conscious consumers are looking for packaging that uses fewer resources and less energy than other forms of packaging. Flexible packaging minimizes transport costs between the converter, packager/filler, retailer and end user.
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