Pack Expo International

The shift toward more sustainable packaging and a more circular packaging system continues

As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of packaging materials and consumer-packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers strive to reduce waste and emissions. A new study from PMMI and AMERIPEN finds that 75% of CPG companies continue to use plastic but are already using or are looking to use sustainable materials in their packaging.

Equipment & packaging, Sustainability

Automation & robotics dominated Pack Expo International 2022

As soon as I stepped into McCormick Place in Chicago last week for Pack Expo International, the song “Mr. Roboto” popped into my head and stayed there for the duration of the show because automation and robotics were certainly the focal points of this year’s show.

Business

Innovations on display at Pack Expo International & Triestespresso Expo

With both Pack Expo International (23-26 October, Chicago, Illinois) and Triestespresso Expo (27-29 October, Trieste, Italy), returning in ‘full force’, show attendees will be able to see the latest packaging and processing equipment and espresso machine innovations first hand.

Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging

PMMI cancels PACK EXPO, launches digital event

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is cancelling its PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO for the first time in its 60-plus year history.

Business, Equipment & packaging

ProFood World moves award presentations to Pack Expo International

With the support of PMMI, ProFood World will recognise winners of the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards and the Manufacturing Innovation Awards at Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Chicago, from 8-11 November 2020.