To meet the needs of regional manufacturers, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is bringing PACK EXPO East to the City of Brotherly Love.

Taste of Nature, Inc., maker of Cookie Dough Bites, is shipping new flavors of the shelf-stable Doughlish Edible Cookie Dough.

The convergence of several consumer trends, such as single-serve portions and on-the-go packaging, is driving the demand for more flexible form/fill/seal (FFS) technology.

The move toward sustainable practices, products and materials is no longer on the horizon but ever-present. This is especially true as more consumers factor brands’ social responsibility initiatives in purchase decisions.

As e-commerce platforms continue to grow, brands face the prospect of SKU proliferation and the challenges of ensuring products reach consumers in excellent condition.

While Pantone is closely connected to fashion and interior design, the color identification system and its Color of the Year can also apply to food and food packaging.

Madécasse, purveyor of single-origin chocolate bars and vanilla from Madagascar, unveiled its new identity as Beyond Good at Salon Du Chocolat, held Nov. 16-17 in New York City. 

The Ferrero Group has committed to making all of its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Flexible plastic pouches and bags are playing an increasingly important role in the strong global growth of confectionery packaging.