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PACK EXPO 30th anniversary show a big hit

More than 2,300 exhibitors showcased their products across a record 1 million net square feet at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Brian Berk

November 7, 2025

PACK EXPO celebrated its 30th anniversary with the largest event in history, featuring over 1 million square feet of exhibit space and more than 30,000 attendees. Held by PMMI, the show welcomed over 2,300 exhibitors and 50,000 professionals, showcasing numerous products for dairy processors.

PLMA names Peggy Davies acting president

Davies has served as PLMA vice president, association relations since 2016.

June 4, 2020

The board of directors of the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) said Peggy Davies was named acting president of the association.

Brian Sharoff, PLMA president, passes away

He was named president in 1981, shortly after the association was founded.

May 26, 2020

Brian Sharoff, president of the New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), passed away on May 23 after a brief illness, according to a statement issued by Tim Simmons, PLMA’s vice president, communications.

IDFA postpones Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences

The events had been scheduled for March 31-April 1.

March 13, 2020

Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it has determined that it is in the best interest of its members and the dairy community to postpone the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences scheduled for March 31-April 1 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami.

Polypack’s Emmanuel Cerf to serve as chairperson of the PMMI board

Patty Andersen of Delkor is the first female to be elected to PMMI’s executive committee.

February 18, 2020

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, said it ushered in the new decade with a new executive committee, naming Emmanuel Cerf, vice president, Polypack Inc., chairperson of the board and Patty Andersen, vice president of human resources and after-market services, Delkor, as vice chairperson.

PMMI awards scholarships to member company family members

The association gave away $50,000 to those interested in a career in packaging and processing.

July 11, 2019

The association gave away $50,000 to those interested in a career in packaging and processing.

FPSA Foundation announces launch of 2019 Defeat Hunger campaign

Donation to be presented to The Greater Chicago Food Depository at Process Expo in October.

May 22, 2019

Donation to be presented to The Greater Chicago Food Depository at Process Expo in October.

Food Processing Suppliers Association creates dynamic new network structure

The new structure of substantive membership groups provides networking opportunities with professionals in similar disciplines.

July 26, 2018

The new structure of substantive membership groups provides networking opportunities with professionals in similar disciplines.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.

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