HomeDoug Test Article 0deckheadMay 24th, 2018bodyHomeMWC, Kraft Heinz, and CTI Foods Named Winners of Manufacturing Innovation AwardsThe award-winning food companies will reveal technology highlights of their projects and be honored during a special session at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 27-29.Cold chain/temperature controlLogistics in the Vaccine RolloutKeren Sookne, content director at Healthcare Packaging, discusses vaccine logistics, ice-cream freezers, and more.COVID-193 Key Takeaways from the EMA Clinical Trial Guidance UpdateNew version addresses remote source data verification amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Package designFilm Technology Protects COVID-19 Diagnostic Test StripsThe new QuickVue SARS Antigen test from Quidel incorporates active packaging technology to protect from moisture and other environmental conditions that could otherwise impact accuracy.Logistics/supply chainIoT-Enabled Reusable Packaging: Making Smart Supply Chains SmarterThe newest Inner Loop article from the Reusable Packaging Association emphasizes the growing role of IoT-enhanced reusable transport packaging in creating efficient, agile supply chains to deliver smarter products to customers reliably.SponsoredView Product Demos On DemandMissed part or all of PACK EXPO Connects? Browse dozens of demos by category or search by keyword. Find solutions to your packaging and processing challenges now through March 31.HomeOEM Redesigns Equipment to Incorporate XPlanar Floating MoversThe levitating material handling technology from Beckhoff is being used by Plasmatreat in its equipment to position materials beneath spray nozzles for plasma pre-treatment and coating.HomeRLC Releases Report on Fixing Recycling in the U.S.The Recycling Leadership Council (RLC), a broad coalition of stakeholders brought together to identify the federal government’s role in fixing the U.S. recycling system, released the Blueprint for America’s Recycling System.CannabisRetail and E-Comm: 4 Cannabis Considerations in Uncertain Economic TimesHow are brands coping with changes in the market, distribution and consumer behavior?Cold chain/temperature controlVaccine Freezers Powered Partially by Solar, Wind PowerFor ultra-low temperature (ULT) storage and transportation, a new entry in the cold chain market can power freezers off the grid. In related news, ULT freezers were purchased for Puerto Rico and U.S. Embassy vaccines efforts.HomeSetting a Design “North Star” in a Fragmented, Emerging MarketCristin Rudolph, VP of Consumer Products at Green Thumb Industries (GTI), discusses the intersection between classic packaging design and fast-changing cannabis industry packaging design.HomeDove’s Sleek New Refillable Deodorant PackThe global health and beauty brand launches new deodorant packaging that is circular by design, with a reusable stainless-steel case that can be refilled with deodorant sticks.COVID-19Where's my Vaccine?unPACKed with PMMI podcast tackles why distribution of Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine isn't matching its breathtakingly fast approval.Business IntelligenceSix Trends Influencing New Pharma and Med Device InvestmentsAutomation is the leading trend, with specialty devices and pharmaceuticals also on the rise.HomeReport: Innovative New Machinery at PACK EXPO ConnectsPMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the machinery category.HomeOrgain Grows with New Plant-Based Nutrition PowderOrgain's packaging is guided by sustainability and reducing environmental impact. With the recent introduction of Superfoods + Immunity Up! ™ to its expansive line of nutrition products, the brand has accelerated its positive growth over the last decade.Logistics/supply chainConsequences of Supply Chain Blind Spots and Solutions in New SurveyCompanies lose millions due to spoilage; improved tracking methods increase end-to-end visibility and mitigate loss.HomeBumble Bee CEO One-Minute Video: How To Communicate Through CrisisJan Tharp, CEO of Bumble Bee Seafood, has navigated turbulent waters. Recently, Jan sat down with OEM's Stephanie Neil during PACK EXPO Connects to discuss her journey to the top of this revamped CPG. Watch this 'Management Minute' with Jan.COVID-19How FDA Food Supply Data Supports COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionIn the latest FDA Voices post, Dr. Stephen Hahn and Frank Yiannas, M.P.H. discuss how the new data analysis tool, 21 FORWARD, is helping food and agriculture workers receive vaccines.Logistics/supply chainSupply Chain Resiliency in the Face of Covid-19MIT's Dr. David Simchi-Levi visited with Keren Sookne, Healthcare Packaging, during PACK EXPO Connects to re-examine how life science companies think about the supply chain.
