Flexible Packaging Association forms political action committee This political action committee is funded by voluntary personal contributions of FPA members. Industry News February 26, 2024 No Comments FPA creates FlexPAC to reach the flexible-packaging industry’s legislative and regulatory goals.Read More
IFCO acquires reusable-packaging pooling company BEPCO BEPCO operates a successful meat crate pool in the Baltics. Industry News February 20, 2024 No Comments The acquisition of BEPCO enables IFCO to expand its market presence and diversify its product portfolio in the region. Read More
Coesia acquires Automation & Modular Components Coesia strengthens US market presence. Industry News February 14, 2024 No Comments Through its company FlexLink, Coesia closes the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Automation & Modular Components.Read More
New products from the IPPE 2024 expo floor New solutions for packaging, food safety and quality assurance debut at the event. Fred Wilkinson February 1, 2024 No Comments Rollouts include detection systems and a tool to optimize refrigeration systems.Read More
IFFA 2025 offers product area for New Proteins Exhibitors from the packaging, robotics and automation sectors will be centralized for the first time in Hall 12.1. Industry News January 24, 2024 No Comments Trade fair is set for May 3–8, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main. Read More
Meat department sales shift to value-focused channels Survey finds nearly three in 10 shoppers include more value-focused retailers into their store rotation. Anne-Marie Roerink January 22, 2024 No Comments Inflation continued to take the headlines in most of 2023, with consumers’ concern driven by the cumulative impact of several years of rising prices in many areas of life. Read More
Pacteon Group appoints VP of marketing New hire brings over 20 years of experience in the packaging industry. Industry News January 19, 2024 No Comments Provider of engineered end-of-line packaging solutions appoints Janet Darnley to executive position.Read More
Retailer Wakefern Food Corp. plans snack summit CraveCon ‘24 event looks to source private-label manufacturers of snacks. Industry News January 8, 2024 No Comments The latest Own Brands summit is an open call to private-label manufacturers.Read More
Ben E. Keith manufacturing repositions under Keith Valley Packing Co. KVPC to serve all current Ben E. Keith Foods manufacturing divisions, the products from these divisions and any future expansion and acquisitions. Industry News January 4, 2024 No Comments Effective Jan. 1, 2024, all products manufactured under Keith Valley Packing Co. will feature a new look with updated branding on the packaging.Read More
The five Cs of packaging for 2024 Partnering with a packaging supplier who understands the latest legislation and requirements is increasingly important. Industry News January 3, 2024 No Comments One in four Gen Z and millennials say that interactive packaging is a key purchase driver. Read More