Melissa Griffen

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Manufacturing & Packaging

mgriffen@pmmimediagroup.com

Melissa Griffen, who has recently taken on the role of Editor-in-Chief of Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, also provides content for Healthcare Packaging and ProFood World Magazine. She started as an Editorial Intern at PMMI Media Group in 2019 and has been with the company ever since. Melissa was also a technical writer for Shotbox, a crafts startup company founded by the co-creator of Cricut. She graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University in 2020.

The plant-based meat market is on the rise.

Younger Generations Drive the Plant-based Meats Market Forward

Though more plant-based meats are available, fewer consumers are responding favorably to them. Those more likely to eat plant-based alternatives are Millennials and Gen Z-ers, but they’re looking for price parity with traditional proteins.

Hotel Toiletries in Bioplastics Serve the Eco-Friendly Traveler

One CPG, Public Goods, is helping hotels avoid single-use plastics with a reusable, refillable toiletry solution. Also featured: Digital printing technology has exceeded being useful only for sales samples and regional event personalization.

A panel of four brands at the recent Digital Print for Packaging US conference were introduced to the part that digital printing can play to help CPG companies reach their sustainability goals.

Conference Report: Digital Print’s Potential to Boost Sustainability

Industry experts outline the sustainability benefits of choosing digital printing, and how to convince brands to adopt the technology.

Specright Provides Spec Management Insight at ISTA Forum 2022

Spec management using a common language will improve supply chain communication to limit monetary and product losses in the midst of turmoil such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

More from Melissa Griffen

Matthew Wright, founder and CEO of Specright, presented on the urgency of transitioning packaging to a digital platform using data.

Data Transitions Packaging to a Futureproof Digital World

Specright offers insights into spec management using a common language at ISTA Forum 2022.

Even when wet from liquids, detergent, and oils, the SlipNot surface retains its high-friction qualities, so production can continue despite the presence of liquids that would otherwise bring it to a halt.

Simmons Foods Facilities Ensure Worker Safety

The implementation of SlipNot anti-slip flooring technology protects employees at a meat producer from slipping or tripping on wet, hazardous surfaces.

Cheese Expo Panel: Supply Chain Challenges Hit U.S. Dairy Exporters | Label Your Bioengineered Foods Correctly

With difficulties getting product to customers, a panel of cheese and milk makers discuss supply chain woes and post-pandemic realities during the Cheese Expo in Milwaukee. Also featured, AIB International’s course covers complying with NBFDS.

AMS provides a Bioengineered Label to comply with NBFDS.

Proper Labeling of Bioengineered Food With AIB

AIB International provides a course in dotting I’s and crossing T’s in complying with NBFDS, applicable to the entire food and beverage industry.

FDA and the UCSF-Stanford’s CERSI join together to educate the biomedical engineering and manufacturing communities in cybersecurity has resulted in a Cybersecurity Seminar Series.

Arm Your Biomed Company Against Cyberattacks

As cyberattacks increase and evolve, research for solutions must do the same. It’s critical that the medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries get involved.

Solution for Expiry Labels, DtP, and Study Timelines Due to EU 536/2014 Clinical Trials Regulation

The new regulation improves many aspects of clinical preparation and activation but brings certain new challenges for sponsors.

The ReeForm T45 features a stainless steel frame and sheeting for easy sanitation in washdown environments as well as a user-friendly control panel.

Cucina Fresca Reduces Downtime With Easy Washdown Thermoformer

Gourmet foods manufacturer installs Ossid machine to improve production efficiency and meet order timelines.

PACK EXPO Innovations Report: Machinery for the Food Industry

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you the Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in machinery for the food industry.

Regulation EU No 536/2014 on clinical trials will come many changes that will impact study startup processes and timelines, expiry labeling on primary and secondary packaging, and study administration methods such as direct-to-patient.

Part 1: Manage Challenges from the EU 536/2014 Clinical Trials Regulation

Plan ahead for study startup timelines, expiry labeling on primary packaging solutions, and study administration methods.