PMMI forecasts strong packaging machinery sales through 2027 Consumer, regulatory demands for more sustainable packaging influence the packaging machinery market. Industry News November 18, 2024 No Comments PMMI report projects slower growth for 2024, then faster through 2027.Read More
Registration open for inaugural Pack Expo Southeast Show is set for March 10-12, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Industry News November 13, 2024 No Comments New Pack Expo show debuts in Atlanta to serve the fast-growing Southeast manufacturing hub.Read More
Students showcase packaging skills Packaging competition brings together 30 teams from schools across the U.S. in a test of speed, strategy and show-floor prowess. Industry News November 11, 2024 No Comments Amazing Packaging Race reveals winners for 2024.Read More
Food producers prioritize sustainable packaging Pack Expo International exhibitors and speakers alike focus on sustainable and automated solutions and services. Sammy Bredar November 11, 2024 No Comments Automation and sustainability propel U.S. packaging machinery market.Read More
News and new products from the show floor at Pack Expo 2024 Suppliers show off the latest in packaging and handling innovations. November 7, 2024 No Comments Pack Expo International 2024 spanned 1.3 million square feet and brought together 2,700 exhibitors.Read More
Pack Expo hosts largest show yet PMMI unveils new report finding automation and sustainability are driving the U.S. packaging machinery market. Industry News November 6, 2024 No Comments Largest event hosted at McCormick Place this year spotlights industry growth, innovation and sustainability.Read More
Crescent Foods rebrands chicken packages for added convenience Company expands its distribution and lineup at Costco, Walmart, H-E-B and Kroger. Industry News November 1, 2024 No Comments Key inspirations for new packaging include accessibility, distinctiveness, inclusivity and convenience.Read More
Pack Expo International offers new, expanded show features The 2024 show is set for Nov. 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments Featuring 2,600 exhibitors and more than 150 free educational sessions, this year’s Pack Expo International will unite more than 45,000 packaging and processing professionals from across over 40 vertical markets. Read More
Year-to-date meat department pounds sold up 2.1% versus 2023 Grocery patterns in late September and early October feel the impact of the port strikes and hurricanes Helene and Milton. Anne-Marie Roerink October 24, 2024 No Comments Beef and hot dogs had the highest year-over-year price increases, while the prices for turkey, lamb, bacon and processed chicken fell.Read More
Founder of Somic Packaging dies at 83 Manfred Bonetsmuller, founder and managing director of the Somic Group for decades, passed away Oct. 10, 2024. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Manfred Bonetsmuller grew Somic from a four-person business to a globally active mechanical engineering company.Read More