Emerging Brands

The Emerging Brands Alliance provides education, resources, and growth opportunities for brands who are scaling operations. Drawing on the vast editorial knowledge of PMMI Media Group, educational opportunities at PACK EXPO’s Emerging Brands Central, and PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the Emerging Brands Alliance is a resource to those seeking to boost brand operations.

Labels

Learn About the Main Types of Labels and Leaflets Used in Packaging

What’s the difference between pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeve labels? What are smart tags? Take a five-minute tour of the world of labels and leaflets and enhance your professional knowledge of packaging.

February 1, 2024

Sustainability

Three Sustainability Trends in Cosmetics

Today’s episode is a special market spotlight on sustainability in cosmetics and personal care packaging. Did you know that there are three key trends shaping the segment?

January 31, 2024

Emerging Brands

Non-Alcoholic Drinks Trend Sees Spirited Rise

Even non-drinkers can raise a glass to a flourishing trend toward upscale, alcohol-free beverages.

January 25, 2024

Emerging Brands

2023 Trend Predictions Include Magic Mushrooms, Clean Vegan Foods, and Faux Fish

Use of psychoactive substances, along with some notable plant-based trends, may enjoy some time in the spotlight in the coming year.

January 25, 2024

Emerging Brands

Quick Tips to Build a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Brand

Starting a new brand could lead down a rocky road if the legal basics aren’t covered.

January 25, 2024

Emerging Brands

Gummy Suppliers Switch Up Ingredients to Treat Label-Focused Consumers

Traditional gummies aren’t cutting it as consumers shift toward cleaner ingredients and wellness applications.

January 25, 2024

Emerging Brands

Previously Discarded Foods Find New Life In Upcycle Trend

FBN found several companies pioneering this trend, both certified and working toward certification, at this year’s IFT FIRST event in Chicago.

January 25, 2024

Emerging Brands

GoodPop’s Package Redesign Helps Fuel 40% Sales Growth

The brand won the 2022 grand prize in the Designalytics Effectiveness Awards, while also doubling down on innovation and social impact.

January 25, 2024

Emerging Brands

Tips for Successful Scaling with Contract Manufacturers and Packagers

Contract manufacturing and packaging executives reveal what they look for in a client, and how emerging brands can come to the table prepared.

January 25, 2024

Emerging Brands

Getting Noticed: How Mondelez's SnackFutures Program Scouts for Partners

Leaders at Mondelez International’s venture hub SnackFutures reveal what they look for in emerging brand partnerships, and offer advice for those early in the journey.

January 25, 2024

Sustainability

The Case for Concentrates in Smaller Packs in the Era of Shrinkflation

Tanu Grewal of Pinalen, Cloralen, and Ensueno Laundry cleaner brands: smaller packs of concentrated cleaning product improves sustainability profiles without short-changing consumers. But are consumers wary of 'shrinkflation?'

January 9, 2024

The Case for Concentrates in Smaller Packs in the Era of Shrinkflation

Materials & Containers

How Advanced Recycling is Trying to Address the Plastic Waste Problem

Learn how used plastics are recaptured and remanufactured into new plastics and products through advanced recycling. And learn how this method produces materials that are indistinguishable from virgin plastics.

January 3, 2024

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Haulers feed the tipping floor at WM's new Houston West Side material recovery facility (MRF).

WM Doubles Down on Recycling: A Conversation with VP Brent Bell

WM just announced a billion-dollar investment in recycling infrastructure. We sat down with Brent Bell, VP of recycling, to see how the money will be spent (hint: AI optical sorters and new facilities), and what it means for pack design and PCR supply.

Widely recyclable means that more than 60% of U.S. households can toss these materials into their curbside bin.

Do You Know Packaging Material Recyclability?

Retrofitting remote services is cheaper than purchasing new machinery, but cost of service is still the technology's top drawback for end-users.

Cost Brings Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services and Monitoring

Learn About the Main Types of Labels and Leaflets Used in Packaging

Case Study: Bulk Bag Discharger Increases Uptime and Reduces Changeover Times.

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Emerging Brands

Learn About the Main Types of Labels and Leaflets Used in Packaging

Three Sustainability Trends in Cosmetics

Non-Alcoholic Drinks Trend Sees Spirited Rise

2023 Trend Predictions Include Magic Mushrooms, Clean Vegan Foods, and Faux Fish

Quick Tips to Build a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Brand

Gummy Suppliers Switch Up Ingredients to Treat Label-Focused Consumers

Previously Discarded Foods Find New Life In Upcycle Trend

GoodPop’s Package Redesign Helps Fuel 40% Sales Growth

Tips for Successful Scaling with Contract Manufacturers and Packagers

Getting Noticed: How Mondelez's SnackFutures Program Scouts for Partners

The Case for Concentrates in Smaller Packs in the Era of Shrinkflation

How Advanced Recycling is Trying to Address the Plastic Waste Problem

WM Doubles Down on Recycling: A Conversation with VP Brent Bell

Do You Know Packaging Material Recyclability?

Cost Brings Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services and Monitoring

Learn About the Main Types of Labels and Leaflets Used in Packaging

Case Study: Bulk Bag Discharger Increases Uptime and Reduces Changeover Times.

Beverage Inline Pressure Measurement System

Pick-Off Resistant Ink for High-Speed Coding

Pharma Bottle Made from 100% Recycled Plastic

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