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Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 66 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During the podcast, he discusses artificial intelligence (AI).

In order to get a better understanding of the latest trends and innovations in secondary packaging, Dairy Foods hosted a conversation with Peter Fox, CEO of SOMIC Packaging.

The package features the LightWing 30 tethered cap, a one-step, hinged flip cap that snaps closed for later consumption and stays attached to the carton to help prevent litter through cap loss.

Produced by PACK EXPO, the CPG NexGen Awards spotlight emerging leaders making a meaningful impact through innovation, leadership, operational excellence, and problem-solving across the CPG industry.

Primary packaging ensures the freshness and safety of dairy products. In 2024, U.S. flexible packaging sales reached $42.6 billion, up 2.9% from 2023, with a projected growth to $44.6 billion in 2025.

Dan Clark is a manufacturing executive with more than 30 years of experience in scientific injection molding, enterprise manufacturing strategy, sales, training and continuous improvement. 

Lily, the heart of the brand, was reimagined through a custom, hand-drawn illustration that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Expressive, warm, and full of personality, Lily evolves from mascot to storyteller. Paired seamlessly with the newly customized typography in the Brown Cow logo, she invites consumers into a world where indulgence is simple, honest, and rooted in tradition.

The agreement is designed to expand international engagement, strengthen connections between Europe and North America, and create new opportunities for companies across both markets. It also reinforces interpack’s role as a key global platform for North American companies looking to grow their international business.

The report highlights key industry segments, with meat and poultry (29.2%), prepared foods (14%), and dairy (12.4%) representing the largest shares of the market, while sectors such as pet food, inspection equipment, and prepared foods are expected to see some of the strongest growth through 2030.

"The recruitment process for a permanent CEO is progressing well and is expected to be completed by Q2 2026," the company noted in a news release.