Jim Chrzan

VP, Content

Amazon box reuse for play

In a USA Today article, Amazon reveals inspiration came from the well-known fact that kids and cats often like to play with the box things come in.

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Virtual FAT Guidelines from OpX

The OpX Leadership Network releases best practices and leadership guidelines for executing virtual factory acceptance tests (vFATs), to address the changing operational landscape brought on by COVID-19.

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OMAC To Develop Remote Interface Guidelines

OMAC, The Organization for Machine Automation and Control, has formed a Workgroup to be comprised of end users and service providers to create a comprehensive best-practices handbook for remote monitoring services.

Pallets make up largest segment of transport packaging followed by a variety of totes, crates, containers and boxes.

Reusable Packaging State of the Industry 2020

With increased interest in sustainability, brands and their supply chain partners are taking a holistic view of greener processes, products, packages and distribution practices. Reusable transport packaging industry expects growth.

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Selling your family business is an emotional roller coaster. A good lawyer, a good accountant, and help from an experienced investment banking firm can help you navigate the complexities of the process.

Selling your company requires expert advice

From the largest to the smallest, every business will change hands. A succession plan is a prudent and necessary step in the lifecycle of every company. Who is going to get it and what type of process will it be are up to you, the seller.

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Food Processing and Packaging Industry Turns to Remote Access and Virtual Factory Acceptance Tests

OpX Leadership network takes a key role in preparing CPGs and OEMs for life after Covid-19 with tools on Remote Access and Virtual FATs.

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CBD and the FDA

Hemp Business Daily offers tips on avoiding FDA attention, especially when it comes to social media and false claims. Hashtags are considered claims, according to recent FDA letters.

The CARES Act and Payroll Protection Plan

In a recent Town Hall for PMMI members, representatives from alliantgroup, Dean Zerbe and Rick Lazio, provided some insights into the relief available for small and medium size businesses.

The strange case of the disappearing maiden...not a whisper about the somewhat controversial Native American icon.

The Curious Case of the Disappearing Maiden--Land O' Lakes Rebrands, Losing Controversial Iconic Image

In the quiet days before COVID-19, the major butter co-op announced plans for rebranding their packaging, electing not to mention they were replacing an iconic, yet controversial, image they had on their box since 1928.

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Metal Dominates Dog and Cat Food Packaging

According to Euromonitor, flexible plastic saw the fastest unit volume growth in wet dog food in 2019 as consumers showed a growing preference for stand-up pouches that deliver convenience, transparency, and a more premium image.

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Pet Food Industry Trends

With a CAGR of 6.3% through 2024, market share growth of treats and snacks will come primarily from wet and dry food although these two segments, historically strong, are not expected to lose significant market share.

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Machine Builders and CPGs: Partnerships in the Time of Coronavirus

Virtual Town Hall #2 from PMMI features CPGs who belong to OpX Leadership Network Executive Council chatting “live” with PMMI members about the impact of Covid-19.

The 'humanization' of our pets (seeking the fresh and natural ingredients you want for yourself) is a trend driving new product and packaging formats.

Pet Food Manufacturers Look to OEMs and Contract Packagers to Stay Competitive

A new report from PMMI Business Intelligence tracks drivers in pet food market. Dog and cat food manufacturers require more versatile machinery and scalability to meet future demand, as well as co-packers and manufacturers to control capital expenditures.