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Plastipak Processing Lab unveiled at the MSU School of Packaging

Published on January 26, 2026
Leaders from the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the School of Packaging and Plastipak, Inc. gathered on Friday, January 23 to unveil the Plastipak Processing Lab.
Support the Snacks for Success initiative!

Published on November 10, 2025
Help support School of Packaging students during Snacks for Success
MSU School of Packaging team awarded NSF GOALI grant to advance reusable packaging in appliance logistics

Published on September 24, 2025
Michigan State University’s School of Packaging has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) GOALI award for “Synergizing Advanced Optimization Models, Innovative Designs, and Life Cycle Assessment for Next-Generation Sustainable Packaging.”
Lead the Future of Packaging - Director Position Now Open

Published on September 23, 2025
To continue leading the packaging industry and academic fields, the MSU School of Packaging invites applications and nominations for the position of Director.
Almenar named 2025 Institute of Food Technologists Fellow

Published on September 17, 2025
Eva Almenar, professor in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University, has been elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).
Leveraging Life Cycle Assessment for Informing Packaging Eco-Design and Eco-Modulation

Published on August 6, 2025
Eco-modulation is designed to promote the adoption of eco-design. However, in practice, its application is mostly concentrated on end-of-life (EoL) optimization. T
Impact of emerging packaging regulations on international trade and product safety with emphasis on plastic reuse and recycling in Europe and North America

Published on August 6, 2025
🎉 After thoughtful collaboration and valuable dialogue, our article titled “Impact of Emerging Packaging Regulations on International Trade and Product Safety — with Emphasis on Plastic Reuse and Recycling in Europe and North America” has been published! 📰
Packaging reimagined: Ying Liu’s mission to create a sustainable tomorrow

Published on July 23, 2025
Founder of Blue Lake Packaging, Inc., Ying Liu is reshaping how we design and deliver eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Visit MSU at the Institute of Food Technologists' Food Expo in Chicago

Published on July 9, 2025
Stop by booth #S2437 to learn about food-related programs at MSU and pick up Neal Fortin's book at the Wiley booth.
Michigan State University School of Packaging to lead new NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions

Published on April 23, 2025
The center will operate under the directorship of Muhammad Rabnawaz in MSU’s School of Packaging.