HomeEric GreenbergContributing Editor, Packaging WorldHomeCannabis and the CoronavirusMedical and recreational cannabis growers and retailers deemed essential services to help Americans cope with “stay-at-home” orders.HomeCall for Applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging AwardThe Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced the opening of the application period for the 9th annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award.HomeQuick Hits: New Device Sterilizes Inhaled AirProtectivAir uses UVc light to clean air and protect users against airborne pathogens including COVID-19.HomeCOVID-19 Survey: Early Results CPGs' Reflect Current Resolve, Future UncertaintyResponses indicate that companies producing packaged goods tend to be “So far, so good, all things considered” as one phrased it, and supply chains remain intact. But when asked to forecast into the future, there's far less consensus.HomeCBD: Cooperation to Outdo CompetitionAt the CPA 2020 Annual Meeting, Bruce Bernstein, President of UBIX Processing, talks about the opportunities for CPGs and contract packagers in the growing CBD market.HomeAn Appeal to Support Our Essential Services and Critical Infrastructure WorkersThe COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be a tremendous global challenge that we must work together to defeat. Now, our essential and critical workers are being relied upon to provide the services we expect every day and we must do everything to support them.HomeQuick Hits: Lung Removed, Cleaned, & Returned to BodyA new surgical procedure in Israel could revolutionize the way cancers are treated.Package designUltrasound Gel Pouch Gets Ergonomic Design, Reduces WasteDesigned to be easy to hold and evacuate more product, this multilayer spouted pouch replaces the traditional bottle while requiring less energy to manufacture and transport.COVID-19Telehealth, Home Devices Help Increase Bed Capacity in HospitalsAs the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, there is a growing need for remote monitoring of other types of patients. See how senior living centers are implementing this Virtual Exam Room.HomeOEM COVID-19 #5: BellatRx & Mpac LangenUnPACKED with PMMI podcast with Canadian OEMs highlights communication early and often.HomeQuick Hits: India Weans Itself off Chinese APIsIndia is investing $1.3B to decrease its dependence on Chinese APIs amid supply concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak.HomeSecond Life: Sterile Wrap Fashioned into MasksAn anesthesiology professor has developed masks from surgical tray wrap that cannot be penetrated by water or bacteria and block 99.9% of particles. Prototypes are underway.HomeWhy Women are Under-Represented in the C-SuiteIf companies with more women in leadership roles have greater innovation, increased productivity, higher employee satisfaction, and higher employee retention, why are there so few in the C suite?HomeQuick Hits: Tesla Starts Making Medical DevicesTesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will manufacture ventilators in case of a shortage.HomePopularity of Cannabis Formats Evolving, Packaging Follows SuitDried flower is giving way to creams, gels, dried teas/powders and inhalers, products that doubled in growth in two years’ time. Packaging for cannabis is expanding to meet this growth.HomeQuick Hits: Costume Designers Shift Production to Make Medical MasksThe costume design industry has gotten involved to address the shortage of medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic.Supplier NewsSejla Repetti Promoted to Vice President of Commercial Development, Formulated SolutionsNew VP expected to strategically develop partnerships in Brand Partners.HomeFord Motor Drives COVID-19 Medical MissionResponding to the Coronavirus crisis, the automotive manufacturer teams up with 3M and GE Healthcare to expand production of much-needed medical equipment.HomePPE and Device Manufacturers: FDA Offers Import InstructionsTo increase U.S. supplies, FDA is providing instructions and a specific email address to get questions and concerns addressed quickly.HomeThermoformer Steps Up to Fight COVID-19
