Kim Overstreet

Director, Emerging Brands Community

As the director of the Emerging Brands Alliance, Kim is creating and curating packaging and processing content for emerging brands that are scaling up operations. Previously a Senior Content Strategist, she disseminated PMMI Business Intelligence content to Packaging World, Healthcare Packaging, Automation World, ProFood World and OEM, and covered packaging conferences for PMMI Media Group. Kim has been with PMMI Media Group since 2013 and has a master’s degree in journalism from Drake University.

SFA's Summer Fancy Food Show
Emerging Brands at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show
We visited the Startup Pavilion and Incubator Village on our first day at SFA's Summer Fancy Food Show, to see emerging CPG brands' products.
Jun 13th, 2022
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Supplements and Personal Care Packaging At Natural Products Expo West 2022
Check out some of the colorful and innovative packages from the show, including SPF, pet care, pain management, sports recovery, and assorted gummies.
Mar 11th, 2022
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Innovation Overload at Natural Products Expo West 2022
A small sampling of the many innovative products seen at Natural Products Expo West, some of which were launched at the show.
Mar 10th, 2022
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Top Trends in Pharma Industry Today
Manufacturers are rethinking production and packaging strategies as the industry shifts to new formats such as customized medicines and injectables, but other trends are affecting production as well.
Mar 8th, 2022
More from Kim Overstreet
Automation's expected growth in the EOL space
Automation and Flexibility in EOL Equipment Needed for Expanding SKUs
As the trend of more variety, more sizes, more choices, and ultimately more SKUs increases, end of line machinery is keeping up by including more robots, cobots, and modularity.
Feb 24th, 2022
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Desert Harvest Supplements Phasing in Two New Sustainable Packaging Formats
The supplement and skincare company will soon begin using compostable plant-based bags and refillable smart bottles for the brand’s entire supplement line.
Feb 17th, 2022
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Demand for Supply Chain Visibility Leads to Labeling Enhancements for EOL Operations
The increased need for product visibility in the supply chain means new demands on end of line operations, most often by way of labeling enhancements and vision inspection.
Feb 16th, 2022
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Three Sustainability Trends Driving End of Line Machinery Innovations
EOL machinery needs to be flexible, adjustable, and adaptable to function efficiently with packaging changes that are a result of these sustainability trends.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Future Looks Bright for End of Line Equipment Market
Four trends will affect continued growth on EOL machinery through 2026, with the food and beverage industries driving the majority of purchases.
Jan 25th, 2022
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Global Minute: Packaging and Machinery Updates from the UK, Iraq, Spain, and Mexico
Packaging updates from around the globe; retailer-led sustainable packaging material directives, high-speed automated solutions, and paper can package design.
Jan 14th, 2022
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Solving Packaging Format Challenges: Communication is Key
When CPGs and OEMs discussed challenges surrounding packaging formats, designs, and materials, most said improving industry partnerships is the solution.
Jan 12th, 2022
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Global Minute: Packaging and Machinery Updates from the UK, Iraq, Spain, and Mexico
Packaging updates from around the globe; retailer-led sustainable packaging material directives, high-speed automated solutions, and paper can package design.
Jan 7th, 2022
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Automation and Education Two Keys to Solving Workforce Issues
Automation can eliminate monotonous tasks for employees, while better education and training is needed to engage current workers.
Dec 20th, 2021