A new set of resources released by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers a checklist with the Dos and Don’ts of cannabis packaging in the state, along with labeling instructions.Dos include:· Package manufactured cannabis products prior to transfer to a distributor as finished pro

The global flexible packaging market is growing faster than rigid packaging, with stand-up pouches driving flexible snack packaging developments.

According to new research by PMMI Business Intelligence, these are the most frequently mentioned consumer trends driving snack food SKU proliferation.

A consumer study indicates that despite consumer brands’ excitement around augmented reality for packaging, it may be more trouble than it’s worth.

Compliance dates extended in effort to ensure that manufacturers have sufficient time to print updated labels. Agency to launch education campaign for consumers.

The world market for packaging machinery is expected to be $42.2 billion by 2021 – an increase of 2.8% CAGR from 2016, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.

According to Beverage Trends in Packaging and Processing Operations by PMMI Business Intelligence, package design changes, sizing for convenience, and new pack sizes and materials are the three ways beverage manufacturers are attracting modern consumers.

First, it helps to offer some perspective on where grocery sales fall on the e-commerce growth spectrum.Business-to-business e-commerce sales make up the vast majority of e-commerce transactions. Forrester estimates that B-2-B e-commerce sales in the US will top $1 trillion by 2020.This is a complex

Despite being controversial, the U.S.cannabis industry is growing rapidly.With a product that is quasi-legal, the industry facesmany uncertainties regarding its future direction. At thesame time, the speed at which the industry is growingleaves companies struggling to keep up with demand aswell as t

Currently, 65% of cannabis sales stem from medical marijuana.Medical now legalized to various degrees in 29 states with legislation pending in 15 more.Recreational or adult use of cannabis (legal in nine states but only in effect in five currently) is fast growing.Recreational usually outpaces medic

In the past few years, as more and more states made medical and even recreational cannabis products lawful, I often observed with curiosity that this revolution appeared to be occurring without any loud or strong moral or legal resistance. Well, it appears that there is in fact some important resist

These technology improvements in processing and packaging machines benefit the operation by addressing worker safety, electronic documentation, energy savings, quicker changeover, improved performance, clean-in-place, lower maintenance costs, mobile access, etc. And this actionable data is gathered