Melissa Griffen

Editorial Intern
MnTAP’s full-time technical staff provides 1-on-1 assistance to a broad range of industries.
MnTAP Provides Sustainable and Cost-saving Solutions
The intern program teams with Minnesota companies to reduce their environmental footprints.
Jan 7th, 2021
A case study in the index also reports an escalated interest in trends for health products, such as immunity-boosting foods and drinks.
COVID-19 and the Consumer Landscape
Consumer priorities switch from the environment and general health-related issues to the pandemic, economic concerns, and food safety.
Jan 5th, 2021
The 2020 Index concludes that on-package information is a good medium for brands to get their transparency message across.
Transparency Is the Key to Consumer Trust
Blockchain technology, connected packaging, and other innovations use the packaging to build consumer trust.
Jan 1st, 2021
UHT products—especially broth, milk, dairy alternatives, juice, and petfood—are seeing large success in e-commerce.
UHT, Connected Packaging, and Other Food Safety Technologies of the Future
UHT products see growing success in e-commerce; manufacturers continue to improve food safety.
Dec 30th, 2020
More from Melissa Griffen
A medical worker prepares a syringe to administer the BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Cold Chain Doubts Delay Vaccine Distribution in Germany
Vaccines sent to certain German cities may have reached up to 7 C higher than the acceptable temperature range in transportation.
Dec 28th, 2020
“Food waste accounts for around 8% of total global GHG emissions. To put it another way, if food waste were a country, it would be the world’s third largest emitter of emissions.”
Solutions to Decrease Food Waste on the Consumer Level
Study shows that better labeling practices and innovative packaging to increase shelf life could minimize food waste.
Dec 24th, 2020
The rapid success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for alternatives to single-use products. The tip is made of Thermolast M from Kraiburg TPE to meet requirements of durability, cleaning, and skin contact.
A TPE for sustainable cotton swabs
LastSwab meets EU Directive which bans single-use plastic products ahead of time.
Dec 23rd, 2020
Passing the MORE Act should fund loan programs for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and increase industry equity.
Bill to Legalize Marijuana at Federal Level Passed by US House, but Awaits Senate Approval
Comprehensive bill to remove marijuana from Controlled Substances Act and end federal prohibitions on the plant, opening industry up to business and legal process benefits.
Dec 18th, 2020
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Crowdsourcing Protection Against Counterfeiting
Systech’s bidirectional communication capacity is designed to increase brand protection. Increased detection may act as a deterrent to counterfeiters.
Dec 8th, 2020
Winpack Lane re-engineered its packaging technology in order to meet specific conditions relevant to the coronavirus vaccine.
Three Companies Collaborate to Meet Need for COVID Vaccine Distribution
Company gives up place in line for urgent demand of coronavirus vaccine packaging machine.
Nov 26th, 2020
Marina Mayer, Editor in Chief at both Food Logistics and Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
COVID-19’s Trace on Food and Pharma Logistics
Consumer demands for transparency increase and editors talk recent trends in track and trace and e-commerce.
Nov 13th, 2020
Permanently greased bearings reduce maintenance. Decreased temperature of the bearings and use of PFPE oils increases grease life span.
New High-Efficiency Blower Line Demoed at PACK EXPO Connects
RBX Centrifugal Blower product line for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, CNC manufacturing and chemical applications.
Nov 12th, 2020
Canned foods and beverages, along with plastic-packed sanitation products were strongly impacted, resulting in shortages. purchased online.
Effects of COVID-19 on Packaging Discussed at PACK EXPO Connects
Nov 12th, 2020