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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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    APR launches its 1st total-package recyclability assessment tool

    The Association of Plastic Recyclers’ tool is intended to speed packaging recyclability assessments and prepare producers for EPR requirements.

    By • Updated Sept. 29, 2026
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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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    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
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    Colgate-Palmolive signs on to AI tool for biomaterials development

    Biomaterials company Erthos plans to commercialize its platform, Zya, in early 2026 to aid CPG companies with faster and less risky development of biopolymers for packaging.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    PCA launches carbon capture and storage study following ‘promising’ trial

    A pilot that Packaging Corporation of America began last year ended this summer. Now, the company works toward building a full-scale facility by 2028 and expanding the technology to other sites.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    ‘The EPR era’ brings new opportunities for packaging sustainability

    Sustainability leaders from Amcor, Stonyfield and MegaFood shared some of their experiences and outlooks for redesigns during a virtual event Tuesday.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Ranpak lands second major e-commerce deal of 2025

    A deal with Walmart comes after one with Amazon. CEO Omar Asali discusses the importance of these enterprise customers, riding the AI wave for automation and navigating economic uncertainty ahead of the busy holiday season.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Laffy Taffy’s new wrappers are no laughing matter

    Plus, AeroFlexx floats a new packaging format for a Boogie bath product, and Graphic Packaging International works with Radienz Living on a laundry pod container.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Coors Light pits out, Pure Sunfarms gives a peek at weed

    Plus, SIG works on a monomaterial bag for boxed wine, Smurfit Westrock and Papa Johns partner on digitally printed boxes to fit entire meals, Aptar brings biobased resins to nasal spray pumps, and more.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry

    The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, through Clemson University, selected projects to help align with international regulations like the EU’s PPWR. Companies involved include Kwik Lok, NatureSweet, Sway and others.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Packaging innovations cut waste, protect food safety

    As consumers demand more from packaging, freshness, safety and sustainability are reshaping how brands design and communicate their choices.

    July 28, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Huhtamaki’s cool cup compostability, UFP goes to crate lengths

    Plus, Stora Enso and Novapor get ready to scale production after a plastic-free foam pilot program.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Reuse system proponents zero in on branding, messaging

    Color and slogans are just some of the characteristics that Closed Loop Partners is considering with these novel packaging systems. Meanwhile, PR3 is helping lead an effort to scale a more universal reuse logo.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Absolut tops itself with fiber, Aldi is glued to its beer

    Plus, Amcor divides up its trays and BiOrigin Specialty Products helps food service operators block grease.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience

    Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware.

    By Shefali Kapadia • July 8, 2025
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    4 collaborative projects that aim to advance packaging recycling

    Speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit detailed how brands, packaging manufacturers, recyclers, academics and others across the supply chain are teaming up to improve how packaging is managed at end of life.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    CVS talks store-brand packaging redesign

    Vice President of Store Brands Mike Weir shared more about scaling simplified packaging designs to strengthen private-label offerings.

    By • June 27, 2025
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    Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more

    The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s broader network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics.

    By • June 25, 2025