Packaging innovations: Dawn of a new jug, Sunset’s tomato love triangle

Plus, Blueland adds some plant-based zip to its pouches, PulPac brings plastic-like dry molded fiber to bottle caps, and UFP Packaging launches nail-free crates.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 6, 2026

Tetra Pak launching $22M facility to support food, beverage innovation

The company intends to work with food and beverage customers, as well as co-manufacturers, that own Tetra Pak’s equipment. They’ll collaborate on innovation projects from ideation to product launch.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 1, 2026

Paper-based flexibles could reduce pollution from small-format plastics: EMF

Fiber-based flexibles do “not yet exist at the scale, cost, and performance needed” to solve the flexible plastic pollution problem, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s newly released guide.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 10, 2026

Packaging innovations: Chupa Chups says ‘good luck’ with ‘final boss’ wrapper

Plus, Parkside launches three compostable films and Nova Chemicals commercializes two grades of recycled polyethylene.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 6, 2026

A ‘catalyst for change’: How Waiākea is pioneering sustainable packaging in bottled water

The Hawai'i-based brand said it is the first company in the world to print labels with algae-based inks, adding its climate values help it stand out.

By Laurel Deppen • March 5, 2026

Axe redesigns aerosol can to pass the sniff test

The can’s new propellant technology is the first such change in roughly two decades, according to a Unilever senior manager. It reduces overspraying with components designed to provide targeted product application.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2026

The essential guide to choosing spice bottle caps for secure containment and easy dispensing

Optimize spice caps for secure containment, fast filling, sustainability and a better consumer experience.

Feb. 23, 2026

Multilayer film design meets machine learning

Research authored by partners from the Bottle Consortium and published in Nature Communications this month aims to challenge the status quo, exploring recyclable alternatives for performance films.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 18, 2026

Packaging innovations: Terra Delyssa does an oil change

Plus, Top Cup got the Ball ahead of the Super Bowl, and Saica Group helps Unilever give plastic film the Axe.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 10, 2026

How next-gen designs are closing the gap between boxes and traditional mailers

TemperPack’s new padded mailers deliver box-level protection without the box-level hassle.

Feb. 9, 2026

The packaging industry outlook for 2026

Take a closer look at some of the biggest topics and trends that industry leaders expect will shape commodity markets, dealmaking and the future of packaging policy.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

The top 4 areas AI can benefit packaging circularity today: CGF report

An estimated 30% of companies are leveraging artificial intelligence today and 70% see the greatest impact in the packaging design stage, market analysis and interviews with Consumer Goods Forum members revealed.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 23, 2026

Packaging innovations: Heinz gets a side piece, Butter Wines adds cans

Plus, Saverglass introduces a line of glass wine bottles that are lighter than standard versions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2026

Compostable packaging acceptance remains contentious even as sector scales

Regulatory questions cloud the segment’s future, as do concerns about feedstocks, material capabilities and compostability claims.

By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Jan. 12, 2026

5 packaging industry trends to watch in 2026

Long-anticipated EPR and labeling regulations are poised to have very real impacts. The M&A cycle is advancing. And is there nowhere to go but up for containerboard?

By Katie Pyzyk , Maria Rachal • Jan. 8, 2026

2025 packaging trends by the numbers

A $10.4 billion acquisition. Two new EPR laws. A $1 billion kraft linerboard mill investment. These were some of the figures that stood out in the packaging industry this year.

By Maria Rachal , Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 23, 2025

Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2025

Packaging innovations: Sue Bee honey’s buzzy tub change, Veritiv chills out bulk shipments

Plus, UPM launches a biobased black pigment, Eat Happy Kitchen spices up with metal and Ajinomoto Cambrooke’s new cap boosts accessibility. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 12, 2025

Packaging innovations: Lego favors fiber, Old Bay gets back to basics with metal

Plus, Burgopak designs a supplement pack that’s worth its weight in salt.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 3, 2025

Amcor eyes ‘dual end of life’ optionality for innovation investments

The company’s long-term R&D strategy includes seeking solutions that work in a future with recycling or composting infrastructure, explained Rebecca Meile, manager of corporate venturing and open innovation.

By Maria Rachal • Dec. 1, 2025

Packaging innovations: Amoon Spirits’ vodka stirs up a vortex

Plus, 3 Tres Tequila stacks up its bottles, La Terra Fina cuts plastic in its quiche packaging and Sabert leans into PFAS-free compostables.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 25, 2025

Say cheese: How Babybel is commercializing its plastic-to-paper makeover

Bel Group is spending millions to adapt its global production lines to handle the fiber substrate instead of biobased plastic, said the VP of research, innovation and development. But the signature red wax isn’t going anywhere.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Dec. 1, 2025

Verallia, Penn State envision low-carbon future for glass

In addition to being lower carbon than conventional soda lime silicate glass, the LionGlass material invented at Penn State is more resistant to cracks. The early-stage partnership with Verallia could result in a prototype in about a year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2025

Convenience store food popularity spurs packaging adaptations

As some consumers frequent this channel over fast-food restaurants and replace meals with snacks, TC Transcontinental sees how food packaging can help build trust, emphasize freshness and offer new on-the-go formats.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 19, 2025

Packaging innovations: Smurfit Westrock’s BIB isn’t hard to handle, Mannol’s caps cut counterfeits

Plus, Reusables.com gets a patent for technology that tracks reusable containers while keeping consumers’ sensitive payment information private.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 7, 2025