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Beverage Industry Faces Challenges

September 24, 2024

Key Trends Shaping Packaging and Processing By Rebecca Marquez, Director, Custom Research at PMMI Like a juggler keeping multiple balls in the air, the beverage industry must simultaneously address rising volumes, inflation, workforce shortages, shifting product preferences, and demands for sustainability, convenience, healthy ingredients, innovative products, and more choices for the shopping cart During the…

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The Epicenter of Innovation in Packaging and Processing for 2024

September 2, 2024

Discover unparalleled industry insights in Chicago, Nov. 3-6. By Laura Thompson, Vice President, Trade Shows at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Get ready for PACK EXPO International’s thrilling return to Chicago, which is more expansive and comprehensive than ever. From Nov. 3–6, 2024, at McCormick Place, this year’s event promises to be…

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Life Sciences Industry Strives to Become More Sustainable

July 8, 2024

Environmental Responsibility is Now a Business Imperative By Rebecca Marquez, Director, Custom Research at PMMI Sustainability remains a dominant trend in packaging and processing, continuing to attract the attention of the life sciences industry and inspire its new initiatives. Although pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers must prioritize patient safety and product protection, concerns about climate…

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Remote Services: Benefits from a Distance

April 4, 2024

A growing number of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have adopted or plan to adopt remote services according to a PMMI report.

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Maintenance Turns Proactive

March 11, 2024

Preventive and Predictive Practices Solve Problems Before Downtime Occurs By Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies  A part fails or shifts out of adjustment, the line stops, and the downtime clock starts ticking. The longer it ticks, the higher the cost because overhead expenses continue…

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CPG Companies Increase Use of 4PLS

January 2, 2024

Broader Capabilities Improve Last-mile Service, Overcome Supply Chain Woes By Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have relied on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle an array of transportation, warehousing, and value-added functions such as customer service, order management, sales…

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Transforming Packaging and Processing Operations

August 29, 2023

Innovations in Predictive Maintenance and Artificial Intelligence By Tom Egan, vice president of Industry Services for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies The packaging industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, constantly evolving to meet the demands of consumers and optimize operational efficiency. In recent years, the convergence of predictive maintenance…

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The Future of Packaging and Sustainability

April 10, 2023

PMMI Study Reveals Consumer Perceptions Shaping CPG Packaging and Laws By Jorge Izquierdo, Vice President of Market Development for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Consumer concerns about sustainability continue to drive consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to take a closer look at the materials used to package products – and motivate many…

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