Food Manufacturing Talks Trends At PACK EXPO

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.

Nov 9th, 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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