Resource Library

2019 Trends and Advances in Food Packaging and Processing (with PMMI Business Intelligence)

Donna Ritson | President | DDR Direct Response Communications, January 2020

21 Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Boost Your Packaging Line

John Henry | President | Changeover.com, October 2014

9 Simple Steps to Turn Your Organization Into an Innovation Powerhouse

Scott Biondich | President | Packaging Innovation & Design, October 2015

A Boxing Match: How ASTM D4169 and ISTA 3A Try to Take Down Your Packaging [Premium Webinar]

Ryan Erickson | Vice President Packaging Engineer | Packaging Compliance Labs, September 2019

A Chain Reaction: Leveraging Packaging to Create Sustainability and Cost Reductions Throughout the Supply Chain

Tom Blanck | Principal and Practice Leader, Packaging Optimization Practice | Chainalytics, Inc., June 2012

Supply chain optimization know-how is critical for those who have responsibility for maximizing the value of packaging in the supply chain, as well as for anyone who qualifies, uses or manages contract packaging services.

A Contract Packaging Playbook to Winning E-Commerce

Matt Dingee | President | OnPoint 2020 Packaging Insights and Consulting Services, January 2018

Applying Human Factors to Optimize the Usability of Packaging [Premium Webinar]

Stephen Wilcox | Principal and Founder | Design Science, February 2018

ASTM F1980 Revision – Humidity as a Use Condition During Accelerated Aging

Jordan Montgomery | Distinguished Packaging Engineer | Medtronic
Peter Thor | Sr. Material Scientist | Medtronic, March 2022

This presentation will cover background of the absolute humidity approach & field related recalls due to hydrolysis, a summary of testing & moisture absorption in polymers, and highlight some of the key revisions to the guidance in ASTM F1980.

Augmented Reality for Packaging Professionals

Lindsay Boyajian | Global Marketing Manager | Augment, December 2015

Behind General Mills’ Commitment to a More Recyclable Future [Premium Webinar]

Frédéric Chapuis | Packaging Technology Leader | General Mills
David Chmura | R&D Senior Manager | General Mills
Patrick Keenan | R&D Principal Engineer | General Mills, December 2021

General Mills is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its packaging. This presentation will take you behind the scenes of that effort. The presentation includes a panel of General Mills packaging experts who share what they are doing to make the company a sustainability leader across the food industry. 

Best Practices for Using Contract Packagers

John Mazelin | Executive Director | Contract Packaging Association
Chris Nutley | President | Contract Packaging Association, January 2015

Best Practices in Supply Chain Engagement

Jay Edwards | Founder | Pack2Sustain, February 2013

Beverage Trends - Packaging Innovation Driving Change

Paula Feldman | Senior Director of PMMI Business Intelligence | PMMI
Donna Ritson | President | DDR Communications, July 2021

The beverage industry has been experiencing ongoing change in the last decade. From sustainability and material sourcing challenges, to the evolving tastes of more active and health-conscious consumers, beverage producers seek new strategies that increase output as a way to remain competitive. This report will provide insight to both manufacturers and suppliers into how they can better serve their customers in the beverage market.

Big-Picture Think for Smart Beverage Packaging

Jeremy Lagomarsino | VP Business Development & Strategy | Berlin Packaging
Scott Jost | VP Innovation & Design | Berlin Packaging, March 2015

Biobased or Biodegradable Packaging: What’s the Difference, and Then What? [Premium Webinar]

Phil Van Trump | Chief Technology Officer | DaniMer Scientific, September 2017

Biopolymers: Advances and Considerations in Packaging [Premium Webinar]

Phil Van Trump | Chief Technology Officer | Meredian Holdings Group, July 2016

Bottle Paneling: Issues and Prevention

Paul Ouilette, CPP | Director of Packaging Engineering & Innovation | Inhance Technologies, May 2017

Business Trends and Opportunities in a Global Packaging Market

Tom Schneider | President | World Packaging Organisation, January 2013

Changes Impacting Combustible Liquid Storage Permitted in Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers

Mike Snyder | Executive Vice President | DEKRA Process Safety (Americas), May 2018

Changing Retail Demands on Packaging — and Opportunities You’re Missing [Premium Webinar]

Chet Rutledge | Director of Marketing for Retail Ready Packaging | Vanguard Packaging, April 2018