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Casey Flanagan

401 5As a digital editor at PMMI Media Group, Casey creates engaging digital content and supports digitalization efforts across all PMG brands. Casey has been with PMMI Media Group since June 2022 and has a BA in journalism and mass communication from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Business Intelligence
Cost Brings Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services and Monitoring
Most end-users hesitate to invest in retrofitting older machinery as they consider remote services and monitoring.
February 1, 2024
Retrofitting remote services is cheaper than purchasing new machinery, but cost of service is still the technology's top drawback for end-users.
Package Design
Castania Redesigns Nut Packaging to Prep for Expansion
Castania’s redesigned nut packaging plays on the brand's history and sets it apart from global competitors in anticipation of a market expansion.
January 31, 2024
Castania's redesigned nut packaging features copper coloring as a nod to the brand's copper roasting drums.
Sustainability
Consumer Reports Finds BPA and Phthalates in Foods
BPA and phthalates are “widespread” in various types of supermarket foods, according to a Consumer Reports study.
January 30, 2024
Almost all sampled supermarket and fast food products included phthalates in a Consumer Reports study.
Business Intelligence
Remote Services as a Skills Gap Solution
End users are finding remote services technology helps to limit technician visits and streamline training for new employees.
January 29, 2024
The majority of both end-users and OEMs find remote services help to address skill gaps.
Business Intelligence
Why Invest in Remote Services Technology?
End users are investing in remote services mainly to reduce machine downtime and optimize performance, but there are some discrepancies in how end users and OEMs see the technology.
January 18, 2024
Some opinions differ between OEMs and end users when it comes to remote services use cases.
Business Intelligence
End User Trends, Legislation Fuel Packaging Machinery Market Growth
FDA and EU regulations, along with increasing end user demands to add flexibility and cut waste, are driving global packaging machinery growth.
January 12, 2024
Bottling line machinery made up 10% of the global packaging machinery market in 2022, and evolving consumer preferences are changing how the industry operates.
Business Intelligence
Top Three Packaging Trends Driving Innovation
Factors including sustainability and digitalization are dramatically changing how the packaging industry operates.
December 21, 2023
Sustainability-focused material adjustments are gaining popularity as regulations push for plastic substitutes.
Package Design
Deli Cracker Debuts New Look Alongside Updated Recipe
La Panzanella’s new Croccantini cracker package redesign showcases the product inside and emphasizes its latest recipe update.
December 19, 2023
La Panzanella's new Croccantini cracker package design features simplified graphics to showcase the product inside.
Sustainability
PFAS and Other Contaminants Found in Food Process Wastewater
PFAS concentrations and other contaminants found in some food process wastewater are raising concerns about environmental impacts.
December 12, 2023
Laura Hubbard collecting treated wastewater samples at a food processing facility.
Sustainability
FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS
The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.
November 20, 2023
The FDA's proposed changes to food contact notification regulations would apply to all food contact substances, not just PFAS.
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Haulers feed the tipping floor at WM's new Houston West Side material recovery facility (MRF).
Materials & Containers
WM Doubles Down on Recycling: A Conversation with VP Brent Bell
WM just announced a billion-dollar investment in recycling infrastructure. We sat down with Brent Bell, VP of recycling, to see how the money will be spent (hint: AI optical sorters and new facilities), and what it means for pack design and PCR supply.
Widely recyclable means that more than 60% of U.S. households can toss these materials into their curbside bin.
Sustainability
Do You Know Packaging Material Recyclability?
Retrofitting remote services is cheaper than purchasing new machinery, but cost of service is still the technology's top drawback for end-users.
Business Intelligence
Cost Brings Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services and Monitoring
Labels and Leaflets
Labels
Learn About the Main Types of Labels and Leaflets Used in Packaging
Case Study: Bulk Bag Discharger Increases Uptime and Reduces Changeover Times.
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Case Study: Bulk Bag Discharger Increases Uptime and Reduces Changeover Times.