In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with recommendations from the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI has canceled EXPO PACK México.

The confectionery and baked goods segments are an excellent example of the important impact packaging can have on consumer decisions at the point of sale.

The move toward sustainable practices, products and materials is no longer on the horizon but ever-present. This is especially true as more consumers factor brands’ social responsibility initiatives in purchase decisions.

As e-commerce platforms continue to grow, brands face the prospect of SKU proliferation and the challenges of ensuring products reach consumers in excellent condition.

Flexible plastic pouches and bags are playing an increasingly important role in the strong global growth of confectionery packaging.

American Licorice Co. is committed to making all plastic packaging 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable by the year 2025. 

Bosch will sell its entire packaging machinery business to a newly incorporated entity managed by Luxembourg private investment firm CVC Capital Partners.

Nestlé has launched a new recyclable paper wrapper for its YES! snack bars, marking the first time a confectionery bar has been packaged in paper using a high-speed flow wrap technology.

Bestowed at Hershey’s annual Supplier Summit in mid-May, the award recognized Rovema’s efforts in support of the candy company’s initiative to introduce standup pouches.