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    Sponsored by MUTOH America

    The MUTOH standard in packaging prototypes: Real materials. True colors.

    Prototype on real materials with accurate color for faster approvals and no outsourcing delays.

    Dec. 1, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 25, 2025
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    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 • Updated Dec. 1, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 19, 2025
  • A photo of the open kitchen in a convenience store. The work area of the kitchen can be seen behind a glass cold case with sandwiches and other packaged foods.
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    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 • Nov. 19, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Food and beverage giants play catchup on packaging investments

    CPGs like Conagra, B&G and Suja increasingly appreciate the gravity of split-second consumer decision-making — and are devoting resources accordingly.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: SmartSolve’s products go down the toilet, Seaman Paper avoids scuffs

    Plus, Village Farms’ valve keeps cannabis scents in check and Ahlstrom launches coffee pods that break down at home.

    By • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Ranpak details billion-dollar opportunity with Walmart, Amazon

    The automation and packing materials company discussed growing enterprise deals on an earnings call Thursday, including with a major medical supply company.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf

    Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.

    By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2025
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    California’s labeling law resets the market for recyclability claims

    SB 343 has prompted concerns about packaging categories such as cartons, flexibles, film, small-format and more.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Plastic film recycling has a problem with staying power

    As technological advancements contribute to more facilities mechanically or chemically recycling film, lacking end markets and overall economics are holdbacks — including for WM’s short-lived Natura PCR plant.

    By • Oct. 24, 2025
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    Avery Dennison works with Walmart to add RFID to fresh categories

    The companies say they addressed the longstanding challenge of implementing tracking technology in high-moisture, cold environments, such as refrigerated cases. Walmart hopes better inventory management will reduce food waste.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 23, 2025
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    CPGs and suppliers discuss the ‘magic’ of melding packaging design with policy

    Sustainable packaging innovation is a balancing act between regulatory compliance and eye-catching design, speakers from Consumer Brands, Graphic Packaging and SmashBrand described during an event.

    By Megan Quinn • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

    Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

    By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025
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    How Pack Expo attendees see packaging materials changing

    PMMI plans to expand its polls about expected shifts in the packaging materials that companies use, such as phasing out certain types of plastics. That data could assist OEMs and CPGs in a variety of ways, the association says.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Target rethink private-label flexible packaging

    The retailers teamed up with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to find alternatives for flexible films with low-barrier requirements. GreenBlue Executive Director Paul Nowak said more categories are on the horizon.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes matte

    Plus, Design Polymerics switches its pail color and Ball lands an aerosol can certification.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Retrieved from Association of Plastic Recyclers YouTube on October 01, 2025
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    APR launching its 1st total-package recyclability assessment tool

    Citing demand from members and EPR-related needs, the Association of Plastic Recyclers’ tool will test packages against the most up-to-date versions of the longstanding Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Top packaging trade shows in 2026

    What’s still to come in the second half of the year? These events bringing together exhibitors, speakers and attendees to discuss the latest in flexible packaging, labeling and more.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated June 29, 2026
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    Packaging innovations: FrogTape hops away from plastic, Digital Link gets chatty

    Plus, Mondi expands high-contrast digital printing, Stora Enso’s SBS goes high end, and Fiberdom joins Kiefel in blowing the lid off dry molded fiber.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Aldi launches massive private label rebrand

    The grocer is launching its first-ever namesake brand and stamping its name on the packaging of every store brand product in its assortment.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 24, 2025
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    5 ways AI is shaping packaging today

    Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive and others peel back the curtain on AI efforts for packaging, including developing prototypes, simulating testing and assessing recyclability.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Sam’s Club loses labels, Crocs blacks out

    Plus, PakTech introduces a can cap to prevent children from getting into beverages infused with hemp or cannabis.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Can recycling advancements get black rigid plastics off packaging’s blacklist?

    More MRFs are adding technologies to sort the material, but some brands and manufacturers are still switching away from the color. As black plastic reaches a tipping point, end market challenges create uncertainty about its future.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025