PMMI On The Latest In The Packaging & Processing Industry

PMMI's Tom Egan discusses the latest in the packaging and processing industry ahead of PACK EXPO International 2018.

Aug 8th, 2018

PMMI's Tom Egan discusses the latest in the packaging and processing industry ahead of PACK EXPO International 2018.

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Aunt Jemima Rebranded as Pearl Milling Company

Quaker Oats announced last June that it would retire the Aunt Jemima brand, saying the character’s origins are “based on a racial stereotype.”

Coke Unveils Bottle Made of 100% Recycled Plastic

Coke seems to be hoping the sustainable materials will help the company appeal to a younger demographic.

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IFCO to Supply Reusable Plastic Containers for Walmart's Fresh Produce

IFCO Systems will be Walmart's exclusive RPC packaging provider for select fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the US.

Food Plastic Containers Maker IFCO Names North American President

Tampa, FL-based IFCO is the world’s largest provider of reusable plastic containers for fresh food packaging.

Infographic: The Pros and Cons of Various Food Processing Technologies

Food manufacturers are combatting increased demands and concerns about food safety with innovative tools to meet high standards. See some of the latest here.

Candy Maker Ferrara Commits to 100% Sustainable Packaging by 2025

Ferrero-owned Ferrara makes sweet snacking brands SweeTARTS, BRACH's, NERDS, Red Hots, Keeler and Famous Amos, among others.

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Nestlé Waters Invests in Startup to Explore Alternative Packaging

Florida-based Timeplast is exploring a new technology that may help minimize improperly recycled plastic.

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Improving Traceability, Security and Compliance

Combining label design, traceability and print automation allows for meeting customer, industry and regulatory standards, including FSMA.

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Berlin Packaging Acquires Consolidated Bottle in Canada

The move boosts Berlin's Canadian rigid packaging offering and value-added services.

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Bacardi to Go Plastic-Free by 2023

Bacardi rum will be the first spirit to appear in the new bottle, which will replace 80 million plastic bottles by 2023.

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More and more manufacturers are using paper-based packaging, but major hurdles hinder its widespread adoption.

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Rio Tinto, AB InBev Partner on More Sustainable Beer Cans

The partnership could result in reduced carbon emissions of more than 30% per can.