PPC Spring Meeting Offers Wide-Ranging Information

Published: June 05, 2014

SPRINGFIELD, MA | Food safety and the economy were the highlights of the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) Spring Outlook and Strategies Conference, held April 2–4, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. 

In addition to in-depth discussions on food safety and good manufacturing processes, speakers described to more than 200 packaging industry professionals how to protect products and processes from intentional adulteration, what to expect from a company merger, and the role private equity and valuations play in successful M&As.

The Recycled Paper Alliance described its new URB/CRB certification program, and the president of ECMA discussed how economic changes in the EU may affect North America in the years to come. Attendees learned about IFS PACsecure food safety standards and how to prepare for food safety certification audits.

Keynote speakers included Dr. Neil Hair, executive director of the Innovation Learning Institute and professor at RIT, who explored the techniques and metrics used in creating a successful social media strategy; Eric Rutkow, author of American Canopy, who discussed the history of forestry in North America; and noted economist Alan Beaulieu, who described how to position yourself for success over the coming years as our economy regains traction.

War veterans were toasted at the National World War II Museum, while attendees networked and dined. The following evening the PPC Safety Boxscore Award winners were honored with an elegant dinner and ceremony at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter.

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