Packaging and the Gender Gap

Packaging Strategies and Flexible Packaging editorial director Kristin Joker and PMMI’s Jorge Izquierdo discuss the gender gap and what is being done to close it. Part 5 of 6

Kristin Joker

August 21, 2019

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PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, established the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) to recruit, retain and advance women’s careers in packaging and processing.

“Herstory” Unfolding: Women in Packaging

November 23, 2018

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“There isn’t enough of them,” answered Alison Keane, president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association.

The question we posed: “What do you think about women in packaging?”

PMMI Corner

Advancing Careers for Women in Packaging

Maria Ferrante

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.

A Women’s revolution is underway in the wine and spirits world

March 3, 2017

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In honor of Women’s History Month this month, Women of the Vine & Spirits will host the largest gathering
of women in the alcohol beverage industry from around the world.

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Packaging Strategies

2019 August

In this issue of Packaging Strategies, we cover the Top 100 food & beverage packaging companies, 3D technology for experience and brand packaging, linear transport systems, case and tray sealing, frozen food trends and more!

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