Sustainability

Packaging Recycling Summit to be Held June 15-17, 2026 at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois

Call for speakers now open: Industry leaders invited to share expertise on designing the circular future.

January 8, 2026

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Driving Energy Efficiency in Dry Processing

Dry food processors can maximize energy efficiency by addressing core challenges in their operations, particularly in the most energy-intensive steps like drying. This involves evaluating existing processes for simple efficiency gains that may be overlooked, and investing in new equipment that incorporates features for heat recovery and optimized product handling.

January 7, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #4: Upcycling to Combat Food Waste in Manufacturing

The #4 most downloaded episode: Manufactures repurpose food byproducts to reduce their waste as concerns about food waste grows. With so much of the waste happening before the food reaches the consumer, producers are finding new ways to make use of what previously went to landfills.

December 10, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

London Consulting Group (LCG)

December 5, 2025

Sustainability

Meeting Sustainability Goals Requires Collaboration

Joint strategic planning between end users and OEMs fosters a more sustainable and resilient future.

October 23, 2025

Sustainability

All-paper, Ultrasonic Welded Banded Multi-pac

Tree fruit grower Stemilt launched in this recyclable four-pack tray for larger-sized apples that encourages purchase of bulk fruit and makes retail merchandising easier in-store and online.

October 20, 2025

Dry Processing

Processing News Roundup 10/17: Efficient Dry Processing, Hybrid Beef Mince, and AI’s Role in Inspection

Catch up on the latest in CPG processing with this roundup of trending topics, including efficiency in dry processing, a hybrid beef mince, and AI in food inspection.

October 17, 2025

Sustainability

Can Hybrid Beef Mince Offer Flexible, Cost-Efficient Processing?

Koji-based beef mince may help manufacturers modify or improve existing processes across a range of applications.

October 14, 2025

Sustainability

Seafood Processor Turns Waste to Heat for Clean Energy

Washington-based seafood processor UniSea is reaping energy and sustainability benefits from the installation of a Waste to Heat Power (WHP) system at its Alaska processing facility.

October 9, 2025

PACK EXPO

Serviceability Meets Performance, and More Trends at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Fresh from PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, we checked in with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, during the show to see what trends and technologies stood out to him on the expo floor.

October 3, 2025

PACK EXPO

Game-Changing Technologies Recognized at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Technology Excellence Awards spotlight innovations redefining packaging and processing in five categories.

September 30, 2025

Sustainability

Using ESG-driven Policies to Reduce Food Waste

Experts weigh in on the intersection of Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) policies and the reduction of food waste.

September 11, 2025

Sustainability

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Underscores Its Commitment to Sustainability

PMMI

Cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions advance the circular economy and support corporate sustainability goals. Plus, new sustainability events and resources help attendees stay ahead of complex challenges facing the industry.

August 7, 2025