Coding, Printing & Labeling

Coding & Marking

Cerveza Charro Pioneers 2D Code Adoption on Its Labels

In a sector where authenticity and transparency are highly valued, this Mexican beer—ranked among the best lagers in the world—adopted of two-dimensional codes on its labels in a pioneering move for Mexico and the world.

August 28, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels

Packaging World Editor-in-chief Matt Reynolds sits down with Eric Greenberg, an attorney assisting clients with FDA regulatory compliance for food and food related companies. They discuss what updated labeling requirements may look like.

August 26, 2025

Labeling

RRD Opens Label Performance Center

RRD (R.R. Donnelley & Sons)

RRD has established an enhanced Label Performance Center, which serves as a dedicated research and development facility for testing the durability and performance of label and packaging materials.

August 21, 2025

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Big Boost in E-Comm Packaging

This footwear company automated labeling, upgraded shrink wrapping, and tied it all together with smooth-running conveyor systems to increase throughput by 556%.

August 5, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Market Garden Brewery Scales Craft Beer Packaging

Market Garden Brewery's nearly all-new packaging line has a rotary filler/rotary seamer at its heart. The line handles 100 cans per minute, allowing the company to future-proof by building more capacity than currently needed.

August 5, 2025

Labeling

UPM Adhesive Materials Plans to Expand Production Capacity in Advanced Label Materials in North America

UPM Adhesive Materials

The investment will boost production of high-value advanced label materials for markets like wine & spirits and pharmaceuticals.

July 30, 2025

Labeling

Identiv Partners with Narravero to Accelerate Digital Product Passport Adoption and Compliance

Identiv

The partnership will offer integrated solutions for EU-compliant Digital Product Passports (DPPs), combining Identiv's NFC technology with Narravero's data management platform.

July 17, 2025

Labeling

New GS1 US Survey Finds Consumers Are Reviewing Food Labels More Closely as Grocery Prices Rise

GS1 US

With little relief from higher food costs, 76% of shoppers want more information to inform their purchases.

July 7, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Wegmans On Board with 2D Barcodes; Kenvue Will be Ready

At GS1 Connect, Wegmans’ Paul Wawrzyniak revealed a supplier letter is coming on 2D barcode adoption, while Kenvue’s Prakash Christopher detailed how packaging is adapting now—signaling Sunrise 2027 is no longer distant, it’s underway.

June 12, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Walmart, Brands Leverage Variable Label Data for FSMA 204

At GS1 Connect, leaders from Walmart, Conagra, and The Fishin’ Co. explored how FSMA 204 is reshaping traceability—and why packaging lines, labelers, and data systems must evolve to meet new retailer and regulatory demands.

June 11, 2025

Webinars

Sunrise 2027 and the Rise of 2D Barcodes: What Brand Owners Need to Know Now

In this live webinar, Gena Morgan, Vice President of Standards and Technology at GS1 US, joins Matt Reynolds, Editor of Packaging World, to unpack how brand owners and CPGs can prepare for—and capitalize on—this packaging transformation.

July 15, 2025

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Coding & Marking

Swedish Dairy Optimizes Marking to Match Its Green Mission

Swedish dairy and brewery Wapnö finds a reliable, low-maintenance solution for marking its products that supports both traceability and sustainability across its operations.

June 4, 2025