Harpak-Ulma presents FM400 horizontal flow wrap machine at IPPE MAP technology extends product freshness and shelf life by ensuring airtight packaging integrity. Industry News January 28, 2025 No Comments Machine is capable of producing up to 150 packs per minute.Read More
Growing snack food market spurs investment PMMI uncovers snack food packaging trends. Industry News January 27, 2025 No Comments Rising demand for new products and packaging variations leads producers to acquire new machinery.Read More
Protein Problem Solvers Weigh price labelers help Iowa pork producer meet current and future growth Perdue Premium Meat Co. upgrades its packaging line with Ossid weigh price labelers at its Sioux Center, Iowa, facility. Steve Staedler January 27, 2025 No Comments Perdue Premium Meats uses thermoformed saddle pack style for some products that require two labels to be applied to both sides of the package.Read More
Flexible Packaging Association turns 75 Commemorative storybook from the Flexible Packaging Association chronicles progress of the industry over the years. Industry News January 23, 2025 No Comments Association kicks off its 75th anniversary in Miama, Fla.Read More
Cirkla launches world's first fiber MAP trays Cirkla makes fiber MAP trays from renewable plant fibers like sugarcane bagasse. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments Sustainable alternative to traditional plastic MAP trays reduces plastic content by around 85%.Read More
Somic Packaging names technical operations manager Strategic operations management professional has 35 years of experience. Industry News January 8, 2025 No Comments Somic hires Minnesota native Dave Billingsley.Read More
Fresh-Lock appoints director of business development, sustainability Director of business development, sustainability, is set to advance eco-friendly packaging solutions. Industry News January 8, 2025 No Comments Fresh-Lock promotes Todd Meussling.Read More
Day-Lee Foods acquires frozen meat providers Acquisition expands Day-Lee Foods' product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities. Industry News January 3, 2025 No Comments Day-Lee Foods completes acquisition of B and D Foods, Mountain View Packaging and Tamarack Foods.Read More
Private-label products poised to thrive in 2025 '2025 is the year of private brands' and other retail predictions from John Clear of Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer and Retail Group. Industry News December 30, 2024 No Comments Expect a lot of activity on small-scale mergers and acquisitions.Read More
PMMI invests over $800,000 in future workforce In 2024, PMMI awards $200,000 in scholarships to 31 students pursuing degrees in packaging, engineering and related fields. Industry News December 20, 2024 No Comments PMMI Foundation reflects on a record-breaking year of support for the future packaging and processing industry workforce.Read More