As globalization has proceeded and we have become more attuned and dependent on each other, not all that dazzles from faraway places is truly gold. In fact, some of the more majestic offerings are fool’s gold.
We in food packaging have become accustomed to being awed by the innovations showcased at the European and Asian packaging exhibitions such as Interpack and Japan Pack that still seem to (barely) outshine our own wondrous Pack Expos. Machinery from the great German, Swiss, and Swedish engi…