Food Manufacturing Talks Trends At PACK EXPO

Nov 9, 2012

Last week’s PACK EXPO in Chicago was a resounding success, smashing attendance records despite Hurricane Sandy’s grip on the East Coast. Food Manufacturing’s Editorial Director Jeff Reinke stopped by Molex's booth to discuss trends in food packaging.

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