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An in-depth look into new packaging concepts pertaining to refrigerated and frozen foods. Submit packaging-related news and press releases to Editor-in-Chief Marina Mayer at mayerm@bnpmedia.com.

ARTICLES

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Sainsbury’s to cut plastic use by 50%

Sainsbury’s currently uses around 120,000 tons of plastic per year and reduces plastic packaging by around 1% each year.
September 17, 2019
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Sainsbury’s, UK, announced plans to halve its plastic use by 2025. This includes reducing plastic across all of its stores and supply chain.
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Shuman Farms new Organic Line Packaging

Shuman Farms unveils new organic packaging

The goal of this new initiative is to reduce plastic usage, educate consumers on the recyclability of onion packaging and address shopper concerns about food waste.
September 13, 2019
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Shuman Farms, Reidsville, Ga., announced big changes to the look, feel and sustainability of its organic packaging.
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Pack Expo 2019

PACK EXPO Las Vegas: How technology drives packaging growth

These co-located events will span 900,000 net square feet of exhibit space and bring together 30,000 packaging professionals and 2,000 leading industry suppliers from more than 125 countries under one roof.
September 11, 2019
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From robotics to automation to accommodating the influx of e-commerce, PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase technologies designed to drive growth in the cold food and beverage packaging arena. 


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Flexible Packaging Association releases State of the Flexible Packaging Industry report

Flexible packaging represents approximately 19% of the total $170 billion U.S. packaging industry, and is the second largest packaging segment.
September 5, 2019
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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Annapolis, Md., released its “2019 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report,” which provides industry converters, suppliers, investors and analysts with insight into the performance (i.e. growth, revenue/volume expectations, profitability and capital spending) of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year.
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Research IDs consumer confusion with milk, meat labels

While nutritional science tells these consumers that “healthy” includes lean meats and dairy products in moderation, they’re not sure the alternatives offer better health outcomes and are better for people, animals and the planet.
September 5, 2019
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New research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo., shows that a significant and growing group of health-conscious consumers are confused by the mixed messages about the words “milk,” “meat” and “burger.”
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EVENTS

Industry

4/14/16
Lambeau Field Atrium
Green Bay, WI
United States

9th Annual Converters Expo

The 9th Annual Converters Expo on April 14, 2016 will bring together converters and packagers of paper, film and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.

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Industry

2/5/19
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
United States
Contact: Karen Close, Senior Events Manager, BNP Media / Packaging Strategies

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one-day expo, featuring 88 exhibitors, on Tuesday, February 5 at 10:30 am-4:30 pm.

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Featured Event Industry

4/26/20 to 4/29/20
Doral Resort
Miami, FL
United States

Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference and Expo

Food Engineering's Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) is a 2 ½ day event that brings food and beverage processors and suppliers together to gain valuable information on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing, automation, sustainability and food safety.

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Industry

5/7/20 to 5/13/20
Fairgrounds
Dusselldorf
Germany

Interpack 2020

The next staging of interpack, the world’s leading international trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries, will take place from May 7 – 13, 2020 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. 

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Industry

11/8/20 to 11/11/20
Chicago, IL
United States

Pack EXPO International 2020

Explore packaging technologies, equipment and materials from 2,500 exhibitors serving virtually every vertical industry.

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