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COVID-19 Survey: Nearly half of processors have supply chain disruptions
While pain prevails for some processors, most are optimistic about meeting production demands in the coming months.
Apr 3rd, 2020
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How Safe is Reusable Packaging During COVID-19?
Apr 3rd, 2020
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General Mills’ Unique Plan to Keep Up with Demand
Apr 3rd, 2020
UnPACKED with PMMI podcast: CPGs need to face fears over remote monitoring.
OEM COVID-19 #6: Overcoming Hesitations Around Remote Access
Apr 3rd, 2020
Supermarket retail shelves could barely remain in stock in the first days of the crisis. Meanwhile, bulk product for foodservice, bars, and restaurants has suffered.
COVID-19 Survey: Foodservice/Retail Imbalance Roils CPG Industry
Apr 2nd, 2020
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FDA Answers Processors’ FAQs on COVID-19
Social distancing, facility cleaning, hand sanitizers, and more are covered.
Mar 30th, 2020
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Peeps Maker Temporarily Closes Plants
Concerns about coronavirus prompts Just Born Quality Confections to suspend production of Easter favorite and other products
Mar 30th, 2020
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JBS USA Temporarily Cuts Production at Meatpacking Plant
Action taken as precaution due to possible coronavirus cases at Pennsylvania site
Mar 30th, 2020
According to PMMI Business Intelligence, a move to smaller dogs is driving a change to smaller packaging formats.
Pet Food Market Shows Solid Growth through 2025
The U.S. leads the world in pet food sales, says a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, as pet owners around the world seek fresher, healthier and ethically produced ingredients—the same as they expect for themselves.
Mar 30th, 2020
Skye Clarke (front) and Sam Epperson (back) of Cardinal Spirits fill bottles of hand sanitizer that are headed to a senior living community.
Distilleries Refit to Fill Hand-Sanitizer Gap
During World War II, Ford made tanks instead of cars and Maytag made plane parts instead of washing machines. With hand sanitizer being the small-arms munitions of today’s pandemic crisis, cosmetics and distilleries are joining the war effort.
Mar 27th, 2020
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FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food
Move taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, offers guidance to restaurants and food manufacturers
Mar 27th, 2020
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Molson Coors Announces Updates to its COVID-19 Policy
The policy includes creating a new voluntary paid leave program, thank you pay incentive and paid leave policy, and implementing additional measures to protect its employees who are still working on site.
Mar 27th, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on the Canadian Market
OEM COVID-19 #5: BellatRx & Mpac Langen
UnPACKED with PMMI podcast with Canadian OEMs highlights communication early and often.
Mar 26th, 2020
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The Potential of ERP Amid a Pandemic
Automation on the plant floor can keep production flowing to refill store shelves. But the biggest problem manufacturers face right now is a disruption to the supply chain.
Mar 26th, 2020