Are you ready for PACK EXPO International 2012?

PACK EXPO International 2012, Oct. 28-31 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, will feature pavilions such as The Brand Zone, The Confectionery Pavilion, The Reusable Packaging Pavilion and The Processing Zone; unrivaled educational conferences; an Innovation Stage and lecture series; three days of in-depth professional development sessions; and much more to enhance and expand business.

Conference topics include how FSMA is affecting CPG companies and what equipment manufacturers can do about it; the journey to sustainability excellence; and returnable container selection criteria. This year’s Resusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association, will be the largest one yet. The show will also continue to highlight sustainability’s important to the manufacturing sector, with dedicated programs, signage to identify solutions with eco-friendly benefits and measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the show.

Registration, housing details and more information are available at 866-833-3569 and www.packexpo.com.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.