The new facility, slated for completion in mid-2025, will expand the company’s floor space by 60%, and it will now be the largest manufacturing facility in Carol Stream, Ill., according to Frain.
This annual scholarship, sponsored by PMMI member company Garvey Corp. and established in memory of Mark C. Garvey, honors students who exemplify leadership, academic excellence, and a dedication to advancing the packaging industry. Garvey’s passion for education and industry innovation continues to inspire future generations through this award.
While the growth rate is projected to slow to 2.5% in 2024, the 2025 forecast calls for an upturn in growth rates to reach a high of 8.0% in 2027. This slowdown in 2024 is expected to be the next low point in the industry’s usual peak-to-trough sales cycle, typically lasting three to five years.
Several dairy suppliers and processors take a look back to the past as we celebrate our 125th anniversary
November 8, 2024
Although Dairy Foods’ 125-year anniversary is clearly a milestone, many industry suppliers have unique innovations that they share in this special Suppliers' Section.
The show brought together 48,000 attendees and 29,500 exhibitor personnel, reaching 77,500 in total attendance. International attendance increased 19% over 2022.
Founded in 1984, CTI’s business focuses on designing and manufacturing custom packaging, including
stand-alone trays, container dunnage, precision rack dunnage, seat pallets, and kitting trays.
Although eCommerce may not be for all dairy processors, it can definitely be an option for additional revenues. In fact, Euromonitor International reported the number of Americans utilizing online grocery services skyrocketed from 13% before the pandemic to some 26% in 2022.
Cheesemakers didn’t always have access to plastic packaging materials. It wasn’t until after World War II that plastic packaging became popular in the dairy industry. So, what did cheesemakers do before that?
Ongoing upgrades to labeling, shrink sleeve, and printing technologies are enabling dairy processors to enhance the aesthetic appeal of products while displaying more information.