Jim ButschliHomePharmaceuticals: The bad, the good, and the uglyAlthough mix-ups in labeling and filling lead to recalls, packaging deserves credit for improving patient outcomes.September 6, 2018Cartons and boxesFolding carton printing generates smiles—and purchasesStriking cartons for P&G’s Crest whitening therapy toothpaste and Elizabeth Arden's Jennifer Aniston Chapter One perfume win awards for Diamond Packaging.September 4, 2018HomePotentially life-threatening issues lead to voluntary medicine recallsA labeling mix-up, incorrect dosage cup markings, and possible microbial contamination give patients plenty of reasons to give pause.August 29, 2018Cosmetics/Personal careCarex takes a ‘hands-on’ approach to package refreshIconic droplet device is used to create synergies across this U.K. firm’s 25th anniversary line of top-selling handwashes.August 28, 2018Bakery/SnackRedesigned graphics free the beasts on Animals Crackers boxUnder pressure from PETA, Mondelēz International’s Nabisco-brand Barnum’s Animals Crackers box ditches the circus boxcar graphics and delivers a more contemporary look.August 24, 2018BeverageMillerCoors' Sol brews up a sunny redesignA vibrant new look for Sol beer packaging incorporates the brand’s iconic heritage, sunrays, and old Mexico signage to build appeal and stand out from the competition.August 21, 2018Coding, Printing & LabelingPLC fits modular design approach for inline printerTailored for printing pharmaceutical packaging materials, Hapa’s Web 4.0 meets internal control requirements while delivering key customer benefits.August 16, 2018E-commerce/D2C packagingConsumer education is key for kids’ beverage marketerIn this First Person interview, Matt Swanson, Rethink Brands’ Co-Founder and CEO, discusses the company’s brand investment and the importance of reaching consumers in a product segment that’s been stagnant for years.August 14, 2018Coding, Printing & LabelingSovena ensures print-code quality for olive oil packagingContinuous ink-jet equipment prints production dates onto olive oil product bottle necks, providing reliable traceability to markets around the globe.August 9, 2018Bio-basedNomadic’s Kefir package design conveys Middle East influenceProbiotic milk drink line employs dairy-influenced white bottles and closures with a striking blue label printed with an illustration of the Caucasus Mountains to stand out on shelves.August 7, 2018Previous PagePage 10 of 192Next PageTop StoriesDigital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in PackagingThis episode is a conversation between Associate Editor Casey Flanagan and Melonee Wise, former chief product officer at Agility Robotics. Wise participated in this report while in her former role but left the company in late summer 2025. They discuss the company's Digit Humanoid Robot and new features for connecting with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), improved safety for human collaboration, and its potential to add flexibility to packaging operations.Digital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry AdoptionWrappingLaffy Taffy Unwraps Easier-to-Open Mini Bar packagingSustainabilityNew Research Hub C3PS Tackles Packaging ChallengesSponsor ContentTraceability in Packaging: From Obligation to Opportunity
