October 2023

During medical device development, knowing when to finalize your package can help ensure a smoother validation process, the potential for faster speed to market, and patient safety. …

Sustainable flexible packaging stars from Pack Expo, LCA of flexible vs. rigid packaging of chicken, Solvay's ultra-high barrier PVDC coating, THC pouch incident, £1M Prosperity Partnership. …

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced that Greg Jones, SUN Automation, and Greg Tucker, Bay Cities, have been awarded the prestigious AICC Champion Award in recognition of their exceptional contributions to furthering the Association’s membership. This annual award honors individuals who have gone above and beyond in recruiting new members, encouraging…

Kingsey Falls, Quebec based Cascades Containerboard Packaging was the recipient of the 2023 Innovator of the Year competition sponsored by AICC and Board Converting News. The award was announced on September 20 during the AICC Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.  Cascades won for its 100 percent recycled SBS alternative used for…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association Members elected the following slate of officers and directors during the AICC Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. The slate was approved by acclamation during the general session on September 20. The theme of incoming Chair Matt Davis is “The Independent Advantage.” During this year, he will…

Celebrated nationally on the first Friday in October, MFG Day is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about our industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future. MFG Day is an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute. The MI builds, diversifies and…

Topping food and beverage industry news were major acquisitions by J.M. Smucker and Nestlé and plant investments by Campbell Soup and CJ Foodville. …