The U.S. microwaveable packaging market is expected to hit $2 billion by 2016, reflecting revenue growth of 9.4% per year during the next five years, according to a new study from Allied Development, Burnsville, Minn. One factor driving market growth is the rapid adoption of microwaveable packaging within food product categories that require increased packaging functionality.
Kyla Fisher, corporate sustainability director at paper converter PaperWorks, Philadelphia, discusses some of the innovative materials and processes driving the recycling of paperboard packaging.
Expanding to a new tortilla and corn chip plant paved the way for a new conveying, seasoning and bagging line featuring computer control and uniform results, as well as nonstop weighing and packaging efficiency.
Dorner Manufacturing will fund the Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship, which will be administered by the PMMI Education & Training Foundation.
The World Packaging Organisation will present its 2013 WorldStar Award trophies, as well as announce the winners of three other awards, during its May meeting in Sydney.
The Southeastern Chapter of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is accepting registrations for its 2013 48 Hour Re-Pack Student Packaging Design Competition until Feb. 20.
That’s what one graphic designer feels a brand should be: Packaging design should give personality and flair to its product, especially in a crowded marketplace. Communicating brand benefits is the top priority for packaging, says Mark Salisbury, director of graphic design agency Solid Block.
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