Brian WagnerDigital TransformationFuturist's Column: Automation, Smart Packaging Shape Efficiency, EngagementThe packaging industry is undergoing a transformation in 2025, working to redefine efficiency, quality, and consumer engagement through high-speed systems, AI-driven tools, and smart, eco-friendly designs.July 1, 2025Package DesignFuturist's Column: Holistic Design is No Longer OptionalDriven by a growing population of consumers with disabilities and a general demand for user-friendly products, packaging accessibility and ease-of-use will soon be essential for CPGs' competitive survival.April 15, 2025Operational ExcellenceLooking Back to Look Forward: 6 Long-Term Packaging Trends to WatchAccording to PTIS, the industry is about to embark on a transformation driven toward a circular economy of packaging where recycling plays a role but coupled with far more reusable/refillable and compostable packs, driven by the digitization of packaging.October 7, 2024SustainabilityRecognizing Packaging’s Positives in Sustainability, Equity, and InclusionPackaging has been under significant scrutiny for some time, absorbing a lot of negative press about what needs to be fixed—namely eliminating packaging as waste.November 22, 2023WorkforceRedefining the Packaging Organization of the FuturePackaging is in a transformational state, driving disruptive innovation across the industry.July 27, 2020WorkforceView from the top: MSU's Bruce HarteNow retiring from the Michigan State School of Packaging after 34 years, Dr. Bruce Harte talks with Brian Wagner about the packaging highlights he’s seen and about his thoughts on the future.December 4, 2012HomeCups, scoops, straws— the other packaging worldThe food industry is valued at just over $1 trillion, and half of that is foodservice. Packaging for retail food and beverage is covered very thoroughly by packaging schools and programs.July 31, 2012HomePassion for packaging can bring positive social changeI’ve always been passionate about packaging. But recently my career as a packaging professional took an unexpected turn that has only intensified that passion.June 1, 2012Home2012-A year of exceptional packaging opportunitiesSix trends and drivers will shape packaging agendas in 2012, according to Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions.December 30, 2011Controls & Machine ComponentsUse benchmark information to assess, prioritize, and planIf you haven’t read the Packaging World report on a survey measuring the capabilities of today’s packaging departments, please do so (www.packworld.com/article-31311).April 14, 2011Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesDairyNew Tillamook Ice Cream Plant Features Packaging Line Built to ScaleWith a two-floor layout and plans for further automation, the Decatur, Ill., facility’s packaging line is built to support production growth ahead.RecyclingPackaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling SummitRoboticsThrough the Line: Robotic Cookie Multi-pack Automation SystemPackage DesignKind Leans on Familiar Elements in New Brand DesignSponsor ContentStutz Packing: How a Co-Packer Rolled Out ERP — Without the Chaos
