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Business Intelligence
Top Three Packaging Trends Driving Innovation
Factors including sustainability and digitalization are dramatically changing how the packaging industry operates.
December 21, 2023
Sustainability-focused material adjustments are gaining popularity as regulations push for plastic substitutes.
Operational Excellence
Predictive Maintenance to Bridge the Packaging Skill Gap
Predictive maintenance can help machine builders better allocate resources and even bring in new revenue streams.
November 29, 2023
Predictive maintenance can help machine builders spot issues before failure and allocate resources accordingly.
Sustainability
FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS
The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.
November 20, 2023
The FDA's proposed changes to food contact notification regulations would apply to all food contact substances, not just PFAS.
Business Intelligence
State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening
Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.
November 10, 2023
PFAS have been used in food packaging and various other applications including commercial household products and firefighting foam.
Operational Excellence
HazerBaba Purchases Metal Detector to Support Growth
Turkish food brand HazerBaba’s new inspection solution supports its manufacturing growth while maintaining its quality certifications.
October 25, 2023
HazerBaba's new Loma Systems IQ3 Metal Detector Conveyor will help the brand support expansion and maintain quality standards.
Operational Excellence
AI and Manufacturing: Nothing to Be Afraid of
An AI expert at PMMI's Annual Meeting breaks down AI and how it can benefit packaging and processing.
October 24, 2023
David Mc Graw
Operational Excellence
Old Buildings and Limited Space Deter CPG Warehouse Automation
From decades-old buildings to shortsighted planning through COVID, CPGs are struggling to find the space for warehouse automation.
October 19, 2023
Over half of CPG survey respondents say warehouse space and layout challenges impact their automation investment decisions.
Operational Excellence
Outsourcing Popular Among Dairy Producers
Most dairy processors are outsourcing technical aspects of their business, including machine installation, packaging, and data management.
October 5, 2023
Many dairy producers say they outsource several technical aspects of their business.
Sustainability
Colgate-Palmolive’s Sustainability Plan Spans Packaging Lifecycle
Cecilia Coates, Sustainability & Digital Transformation, Colgate-Palmolive, detailed her company’s plan for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040 at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023. Packaging World was there to learn more.
October 5, 2023
Cecilia Coates Pro Headshot
Operational Excellence
OpX Work Product: Transitioning to Flexible Materials
The latest work product from the OpX Leadership Network helps CPGs ensure a smooth transition when altering pack ops.
September 29, 2023
Best Practice Transitioning Flexible Materials Op X (2023)
Business Intelligence
Specific Machine and Production Environment Standards
Specific machine and production environment standards may apply to machines like conveyors and robots, or to industries that require hygienic design.
August 17, 2023
Mobile robots are among the machine categories that require specific standards.
Operational Excellence
Department of Labor Launches Program to Address Workplace Hazards
U.S. Department of Labor
The OSHA national emphasis program is aimed at preventing and reducing workplace hazards in warehouses, distribution centers, and more.
August 1, 2023
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PMMI News
PMMI’s Latest Whitepaper Explores Impact of Global and Local Standards
PMMI
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 provides education, resources for packaging and processing professionals.
June 13, 2023
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Business Intelligence
Priorities in Packaging and Processing Operations Include Cost, Quality
Almost three-quarters of industry representatives focus their decisions on cost above any other factor in packaging and processing operations.
June 9, 2023
Of 129 packaging and processing industry survey respondents, 70.5% say cost is their top focus in operations.
Operational Excellence
Live from GS1 Connect: Decathlon Revolutionizes its Ops with RFID
How the world's largest global sporting goods retailer leveraged innovation to modernize operations
June 7, 2023
Decathlon New Store Exterior
Operational Excellence
Column: Two interpack Takeaways
There was a lot to see and learn at the first interpack in six years. Here are two highlights.
June 5, 2023
Matt Reynolds, chief editor, Packaging World
Business Intelligence
Predictive Maintenance Rising Fast in Packaging and Processing
Packaging and processing companies increasingly use predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs.
June 2, 2023
A growing percentage of packaging and processing industry stakeholders are adopting predictive maintenance and other digitalization technologies.
Operational Excellence
Live at interpack: More Trends in Food Processing Equipment
Modular and open designs to facilitate customization and faster cleaning are evident at interpack 2023, along with multi-use equipment that saves space on the plant floor and requires fewer resources to operate.
May 9, 2023
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