New packaging solutions for life sciences, all at PACK EXPO in Chicago

Discover new packaging solutions from hundreds of suppliers specializing in life sciences, all under one roof at PACK EXPO International in Chicago.

Morgan Smith

Morgan Smith Morgan Smith has extensive experience in the food/beverage and healthcare industries. She began working with PMMI Media Group in 2016 and is currently a contributing editor for both ProFood World and Healthcare Packaging. Smith received her undergraduate degree from Towson University.

FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Biosimilar Products Labeling

The guidance explains what relevant data and information from the reference product labeling should be incorporated into biosimilar and interchangeable biosimilar product labeling.

November 10, 2023

FDA Extends Enhanced Drug Distribution Security Requirements Deadline

The agency has announced a one-year delay in the DSCSA requirements for system-wide electronic interoperable systems to be put in place and how to request a waiver, exception, or exemption.

August 29, 2023

FDA, DEA Taking Action to Rectify Prescription Stimulants Shortage

The agencies recently sent a joint letter to manufacturers to confirm they are working to increase their production of the drugs and, if they’re not, to do something about.

August 15, 2023

Engineered BioPharmaceuticals Expanding Operations

The $6.1 million project will create the pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing company’s first standalone manufacturing facility.

February 3, 2023

Engineered Bio Pharmaceuticals Production

Nestlé Health Science Invests $43 Million in Manufacturing Site

The investment will bolster the Wisconsin facility’s capabilities to produce an array of medical nutrition products, such as tube feeding formulas, and nutritional drinks.

January 20, 2023

Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer Spending $750M to Expand Michigan Manufacturing Facility

The expansion will increase the company’s production of injectable medicines and vaccines and investigational mRNA flu vaccine.

December 21, 2022

Photo courtesy of Pfizer

Nutraceuticals/Dietary

Abbott Building $500+ Million Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

The Bowling Green facility will produce new specialty and metabolic powder nutritional products.

December 20, 2022

Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing

Ethicon Chooses Eastman Renew for Sterile Barrier Packaging

By using the copolyester for its medical device sterile barrier packaging, Ethicon will be able to reduce plastic waste and increase its sustainability profile.

September 21, 2022

Eastman, Ethicon

SaferMe Contact Tracing Cards Are Now Monkeypox Ready

The devices work by transmitting Bluetooth low-energy signals to each other, without sharing location information or storing any personal information about the wearer.

August 9, 2022

Graphic courtesy of SaferMe

Packaging/Filling

Bristol Myers Squibb Selling East Syracuse Pharmaceutical Plant to Lotte Group

Lotte is planning to invest $77 million to expand the facility for contract development and manufacturing operations for the biopharma industry.

July 20, 2022

Bristol Myers Squibb Syracuse Facility

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Pandemic-related backlogs in machinery purchases largely cleared by late 2023, resulting in a decline in market growth.

Packaging Machinery Market Likely to See Slowest Growth Since 2020

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to see a short-lived dip in growth in 2024 but pick up speed in the years ahead.

PMMI Board of Directors Approves a $200,000 Donation to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts in Partnership with the American Red Cross

Nate Bargatze

Comedy with a Cause: Nate Bargatze Brings Laughter to PACK gives BACK™, PMMI’s Annual Event Benefiting the Future Packaging and Processing Workforce

HDA released a statement on FDA’s phased exemption.

HDA Released a Statement on FDA’s Phased Exemption

Ampoules

Ampoules Packaging Market Size Expected to Reach $11.27 Bn by 2034