Molded fiber producers tout growth, innovations despite regulatory hurdle

Technology advancements that reduce PFAS and improve dry molding — and brands’ pivots from single-use plastics — are driving growth. Yet molded fiber might not be recyclable under a new California law.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 13, 2026

A $0.03 label took down a $100M supply chain

The cheapest component in your system may be the most expensive.

By Michael Fagle, Polyfuze Graphics Marketing • July 13, 2026

Packaging innovations: Bath & Body Works launches fresh formats

Plus, Blue Ocean Closures expands with a product that can enable entirely fiber-based packages. And Amcor and Avery Dennison-backed Pragmatic embeds new NFC-based tracking within packaging.

By Maria Rachal • July 6, 2026

Insights from the 2026 Packaging Recycling Summit

Catch up on Packaging Dive’s coverage from the fourth annual event, including about brands’ EPR challenges and work toward solutions for recycling film and small-format packaging.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2026

A big deal for small packaging: Pilot projects advance recycling

The Glass Packaging Institute and Closed Loop Partners describe how findings from pilots could be “transformative” for multiple recycling streams.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2026

Kenvue surpasses 2025 plastic reduction target, falls short on recyclability

The Listerine and Zyrtec parent company detailed substrate transitions in its sustainability report. New tools are moving sustainability from an afterthought to an upstream design capability, according to a Kenvue packaging leader.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 30, 2026

4 EPR takeaways from the Packaging Recycling Summit

Packaging minds from P&G, General Mills and Just Born Quality Confections, along with municipal waste leaders and other collaborators, discussed the latest compliance tensions and emerging solutions.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 24, 2026

Cannabis packaging supplier P3 Distributing expands from recycling into reuse

About a year after delving into reuse, the Oregon packaging supplier aims to grow that operation as well as its nearly decade-old recycling business. “Reuse isn’t taking off yet because it needs scale,” said owner Patrick Caldwell.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2026

Packaging innovations: Novelty cans and new frontiers for PCR

Sazerac and Molson Coors offer eye-catching beverage packaging, PureCycle partners on multiple new applications for its resins and Elopak and Toppan make sustainability-driven changes.

By Maria Rachal • June 15, 2026

A reuse symbol hit the market. Oregon is putting it to the test.

Reuse and refill businesses in the Portland area are among the initial adopters of PR3’s new logo that organizers hope becomes as universally recognized as the chasing arrows for recycling. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 9, 2026

Lavazza launches single-serve coffee pods without packaging

The company is bringing its Tablì single-serve coffee tabs to the U.S., which don’t contain individual wrappings or coatings.

By Laurel Deppen • June 9, 2026

Making the case for modular insulation in the modern cold chain

Modular insulation systems help cold chain teams balance performance, cost and sustainability.

By Altor • June 8, 2026

Canpack aims to mainstream resealable can ends

The global can manufacturer will work on a scalable pilot line with Florida-based startup Canovation, which says the ends are made from the same 3xxx series aluminum as the can body and could incorporate more recycled content.

By Maria Rachal • Updated June 5, 2026

Hotels phasing out plastic poised to adopt aluminum solutions, Meadow bets

The Swedish company plans to partner with contract manufacturers to market its aluminum-based dispensing systems to U.S. hotels, particularly those that have established sustainability strategies, said CEO Victor Ljungberg.

By Maria Rachal • June 2, 2026

Prepared food surge in c-stores brings packaging innovations

As convenience stores offer more fresh food, their packaging needs shift. Packaging companies are exploring forms that maintain food quality, offer versatility and minimize storage space.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 26, 2026

Kenvue tracks packaging through recycling stream with Greyparrot’s AI

The collaboration spotlights use cases for AI in packaging, such as pinpointing the optimal hue for shampoo bottles to ensure recyclability. Identifying design changes gains importance as the packaging regulation landscape widens.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 20, 2026

Lidless paper cups maker Nothing eyes expansion, driven by microplastics concerns

The recently rebranded company is looking to set up U.S. production, said co-founder Brandon Leeds, as it aims to appeal to foodservice businesses and microplastics-wary consumers with foldable hot and cold cup designs.

By Maria Rachal • May 19, 2026

Packaging innovations: Lytt’s lit containers, Duni’s paper is the new black

Plus, Sappi North America and CJ Biomaterials introduce products that resist grease in foodservice applications.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2026

Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin

From pizza to industrial products, there’s a corrugated box for that at the year-old, $136 million Pleasant Prairie plant. Automation lets it use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while scale enables service to greater Chicago.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2026

5 common bottlenecks in palletizing and how to fix them

These are the top five palletizing bottlenecks, the solutions and the best time to address them.

By Stephenie Felski, Sr Marketing Manager • May 4, 2026

Wish you could reseal your canned beverage? Now you can.

Re:Lid USA is partnering with L.A. Libations to launch canned water with a reclosable aluminum lid. The next step is to establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for the can innovation.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 30, 2026

Packaging innovations: CVS Health swaps foam, PPG coats pet food cans

Plus, Amcor goes lighter on sauce caps and UPM Specialty Materials works with Felix Schoeller on a barrier solution for flexible food packaging.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2026

Cannabis companies send smoke signals about packaging regulation challenges

As adult recreational cannabis becomes more mainstream, companies are putting a greater focus on product packaging. Industry participants say they must balance compliance with controlling quality and costs.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 20, 2026

Walmart to modernize Great Value private label packaging design

The retailer is revamping its private label design for the first time in a decade. Changes will occur over a two-year period.

By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2026

The automation gap no one talks about — until it stops the line

Automation is transforming warehouses—but one overlooked process is still creating bottlenecks.

April 6, 2026