Ryan Ruskin
Cascades Containerboard Wins AICC/BCN Innovator Of The Year
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 Announces 2023-24 Officers, Directors At Annual Meeting
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…
NAM Urges Support For Next-Gen Manufacturing Careers On MFG Day
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…
Food & Beverage Business News for September 2023
Topping food and beverage industry news were major acquisitions by J.M. Smucker and Nestlé and plant investments by Campbell Soup and CJ Foodville. …
Deadline for Medical Packaging Abstracts is October 6
Experts in all areas of healthcare packaging are encouraged to submit presentation ideas for the 2024 thePACKout conference. …
4 Signs Your Packaging Needs an Update
When you do update your packaging, make sure it conveys the right message, offers value to the consumer, and distinguishes your product from the competition. …
New Food & Beverage Packaging Out This Month
From caviar and chips to grass-fed beef and veggies for kids, here are some products with neat packaging that brands have come out with lately. …
General Mills: Key Strategies to Cut Packaging’s Environmental Impact
Hear how this major branded food processor manages its packaging sustainability goals at this free MinnPack keynote presentation. …
Mason Wells Acquires Accord Carton, LLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin based Mason Wells announced the closing acquisition of Accord Carton, LLC, a folding carton converter serving food and beverage end markets. The company will be owned by Mason Wells, members of the Codo family, and other board members and co-investors. Accord was founded in 1940 by Abraham Codo, the…
IP Opens New $100M Corrugated Packaging Facility In Pennsylvania
Memphis, Tennessee based International Paper announced the opening of its newest corrugated packaging facility in Atglen, Pennsylvania. The new $100 million facility is providing more than 100 manufacturing jobs to Atglen and the surrounding communities and will produce corrugated packaging for produce, processed food, beverage, shipping, distribution, and e-commerce customers. “Our…