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Contract packaging
Liquid Nitrogen Dosing for Single-serve Energy Gel Packs
Co-man INW Dallas One Solutions turns to Chart for the integration of liquid nitrogen dosing on its packaging lines to increase shelf stability of its products.
August 20, 2025
Each pouch line features a dedicated Chart Industries nitrogen dosing unit with its own liquid nitrogen tank.
Contract packaging
Contract Packaging Industry Report Now Available
The Contract Packaging Association’s 2025 State of the Industry Report, packed with insights about key areas of growth, is out now.
August 18, 2025
Now in its seventh edition, the 200-page report is CPA’s largest ever.
Sustainable Packaging
Global Plastics Treaty Talks End Without Consensus
Negotiators in Geneva wrapped up INC-5.2 without consensus on a global plastics treaty, leaving industry, NGOs, and governments urging compromise but pointing to progress that could guide the next round of talks.
August 18, 2025
INC Chair Ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso closed the Geneva session of INC-5.2 after nearly two weeks of negotiations ended without consensus on a global plastics treaty.
Sustainable Packaging
From Registration to Reporting: EPR Gets Real
At the Packaging Recycling Summit in Dallas, speakers shared real-world lessons from the front lines of EPR implementation, where registration is complete, reporting is underway, and the learning curve is still steep.
August 18, 2025
(l. to r.) Jeffrey Fielkow, CEO of the Circular Action Alliance (CAA), and Matt Reynolds, editor, Packaging World magazine
Reusable/Returnable
Evian, L'Occitane en Provence, and ReBloom Care design Refillable Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of refillable packaging from Evian, L'Occitane en Provence, and ReBloom Care from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
August 17, 2025
The bottle, made from 100% recycled plastic, will be available for purchase at an accessible price point, allowing users to refill either their own containers or the new evian bottle at various stations.
Contract packaging
What CPGs Want from Co-Packers Now
Brands are demanding partners who can scale with speed, protect integrity, and align with sustainability goals. Co-packers that can deliver will set themselves apart.
August 15, 2025
Brands and co-packers need to work in synch now more than ever before.
Reusable/Returnable
Lisbon Introduces City-Wide Reusable Cup Program
The Portuguese city is the first European capital to adopt such a program, cutting plastic waste for its nightlife and hospitality sectors.
August 15, 2025
Consumers pay a €0.60 deposit when they receive a drink poured in the reusable cups, which is refunded when they return the cup.
Workforce
When is the Right Time to Hire In-house Packaging Expertise?
Factor in whether packaging is critical to a company's business strategy, if new product forms require innovative packaging, and if recurring technical problems are an issue.
August 13, 2025
Ken McGuire
Digital Transformation
Industry 4.0 Automation Platform Elevates Client Efficiency
Impack overhauled its automation platform using B&R tools to meet the demands of modern packaging applications, boosting speed, flexibility, and support across its folder-gluer peripherals.
August 12, 2025
Frédéric Boyadjian, head of automation, and Cédric Gaudreault, automation designer, fine-tune the settings of Impack’s new automation app on a GenieCut.
Bio-based
Dutch Juice Producer to use Bio-Based Polymer for Bottles
Hoogesteger signs a conditional offtake agreement with Avantium to use plant-based PEF plastic in the bottles for its fresh, cold-pressed juice.
August 11, 2025
Hoogesteger will use Avantium’s Releaf bio-based and recyclable PEF for bottles of its fresh, cold-pressed juice.
Recycling
Coca-Cola, Absolut, and McDonald's Taiwan Design Paper-based Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of paper-based packaging from Coca-Cola, Absolut, and McDonald's Taiwan from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
August 10, 2025
The bag is engineered to resist tearing from moisture and to reduce heat exchange, making it suitable for transporting both hot meals and cold drinks.
PMMI News
PACK EXPO Las Vegas Underscores Its Commitment to Sustainability
PMMI
Cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions advance the circular economy and support corporate sustainability goals. Plus, new sustainability events and resources help attendees stay ahead of complex challenges facing the industry.
August 7, 2025
The Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Reusable/Returnable
Prestige Skincare Revamped with Refillable Systems, PCR
Nu Skin updates its ageLOC Tru Face line with refillable systems and PCR materials, eliminating 515,000 lb of packaging waste and cutting 1,636 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
August 6, 2025
The newly repackaged ageLOC Tru Face line from Nu Skin features sleek refillable systems and recycled materials designed to reduce waste and emissions without compromising the brand’s premium aesthetic.
Contract packaging
How Korpack Wins on Speed and Smarts
Inside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.
August 6, 2025
Nick Novy, founder and CEO of Korpack.
Package Design
IoPP Announces 2025 Professional & Student AmeriStar Winners
View the winning packages and vote for the People's Choice Award at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in Booth W-100 and the Showcase of Packaging Innovations in the West Concourse.
August 6, 2025
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Digital Transformation
AI-Driven Robotics Help Cafe Spice Leap Over Labor and Line Hurdles
To meet soaring demand and labor challenges, Cafe Spice turned to AI-powered robotics. The result? Higher throughput, reduced giveaway, and smart insights—without sacrificing quality or presentation.
August 6, 2025
Cafe Spice production line featuring Chef Robotics’ AI-enabled arms depositing rice into dual-compartment trays. Robots work in tandem with line staff, ensuring precise placement and maintaining packaging presentation standards critical to retail-ready meals.
Contract packaging
Co-man’s Ribbon Blender Boosts Output for Chemicals
For its custom powder blending business, Diversified Chemical Products plugs in a ribbon blender that now processes three-quarters of a million pounds annually.
August 6, 2025
Jim Longo, owner and founder, has led Diversified Chemical Products to grow sixfold over two decades.
Recycling
Community Poll: Recyclability of Packaging Materials
Learn what your peers look for when choosing packaging materials.
August 5, 2025
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