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SUMMARY:Sustainable Packaging For Growth & Profitability (Open To All - Free)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn what’s essential when considering sustainable packaging for your brand and business? \nWant to find out what potential sustainable packaging options are and the pros/cons of each? \nEarthfirst® Films will host this important training and share how they help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of sustainable packaging while balancing profitability. They’ll discuss solutions to common questions and hurdles emerging CPG entrepreneurs face when creating sustainable packaging for growth\, such as: \n\nPerformance: Prioritize needs vs. requirements with packaging\nBenefits of using terms like “recyclable\,” “compostable\,” and “plant-based” and when to use each.\nRegulations to consider\nPrice: Turning a bottom-line cost into top-line growth\nSupply chain reliability: How to bullet proof your packaging supply\nPackaging Innovation: Current trends and future projections\n\nLeave this session with strategies and steps for developing your own sustainable packaging that boosts your brand reputation\, drives sales performance\, and supports your profitability and long-term growth. \nOpen To All. Register Below: 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/sustainable-packaging-for-brand-business-growth/
CATEGORIES:Packaging and Design,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED FMI Webinar: 2020 Power of Produce
DESCRIPTION:We understand that the food retail industry is working around the clock to replenish and restock\, while ensuring store and facility cleanliness. In light of this\, and everyone’s attention on COVID-19\, we want to be sensitive to our members and will postpone the webinar. \nWebinar Description:  \nEntering its fifth year\, the Power of Produce 2020 includes both trend lines and headlines\, with year-over-year tracking of category performance\, promotional and channel activity and trends in value-added and organic produce. Among the many new topics\, the study covers produce’s unique combination of being both a planned and impulse category\, the types of information and tips shoppers would welcome\, winning with consumption occasions\, packaging\, and food waste. In short\, another can’t miss year of produce insights! \nWebinar Objectives: \nJoin FMI as we discuss: \n\nUnderstand how 2019 stacked up\nGet insights into how we win tomorrow\nFollow along with the produce path of purchase\n\nSpeakers: \nAnne-Marie Roerink | Principal | 210 Analytics \nRick Stein | VP of Fresh | FMI \nRegister Here
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/fmi-webinar-2020-power-of-produce/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights,education,Fresh Foods,Packaging and Design,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T140000
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SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Understanding Packaging as a Profit Center
DESCRIPTION:Increasingly\, growing brands are looking at compostable packaging options that can be organically regenerated along with food waste. The biggest challenge with compostable packaging options is the higher cost. What if we paused to realize that\, all along\, packaging has never been a cost center as much as an untapped profit center? \nJoin us as we share a conversation with Kelly Williams\, Emerge mentor and Sustainability Strategist. He’ll share his insights and perspective on the benefits of using digital printing and compostable packaging\, and how to view your packaging as a physical form of social media that can facilitate brand and consumer engagement. \nRegister to gain insights into: \n\nHow Earth DigestibleTM packaging can be a viable alternative\nHow digital printing has transformed emerging brands\nHow packaging can be used as a profit center to engage consumers in new and innovative ways\n\nFollow along with the worksheet. \nLooking for flexible packaging resources? Check out this resource sheet created with the Futamura Group.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-call-9/
CATEGORIES:Emerge Smarter,Packaging and Design,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T150000
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SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Re-thinking Your Packaging
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the world is rapidly moving to replace petroleum-based single-use plastics with alternatives that come from new materials derived from nature? The confluence of trends and market dynamics related to single-use packaging is causing many to re-think all aspects of how it is used and made. The bioaccumulation of over-engineered plastics is not sustainable\, thus creating an opportunity to embrace flexible packaging. Legislative action combined with purpose-driven businesses are forcing a movement towards Earth DigestibleTM alternatives that do not rely on collection and repurposing/recycling. \nJoin Emerge mentors\, Jake Hebert and Kelly Williams to learn about the following topics: \n\nIs it time to re-think the role of packaging in your business?\nWhat is Earth Digestible packaging\, and why should you be thinking about it for your brand?\nWhat are your options for more sustainable flexible packaging today and tomorrow?\nHow can you leverage your packaging such that it is a profit center?\n\nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time. \nToll-free dial-in number (US/CA): (844) 419-4704 \nConference code: 7046864807
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-education-call-9/
CATEGORIES:education,Emerge Smarter,Packaging and Design,Sustainability
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