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Meat, poultry and seafood packaging ranks as a major consumer of specialty films, accounting for about one-third of the total market.

According to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), there are nearly 40,000 products in a typical supermarket, all competing for the same consumer dollars.

If there is an absolute truth about packaging today, it is that one size does not fit all, and there is no one solution for everyone.

Consumers love the convenience of microwaveable heat-and-serve foods and the time saved in putting meals on the table.

As we are all aware, the economy is still not back to 2008 levels.

Tom Egan, vice president, industry services for PMMI, discusses overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and its role as a continuous-improvement tool.

The PACK EXPO show floor showcases state-of-the-art materials, machinery and methods for packaging and processing from 1,750 exhibiting companies.