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Brianna Guntz

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Brianna Guntz is the editorial intern for PMMI Media Group, supporting Packaging World, ProFood World, and other PMG brands. She is a fourth-year student at Loyola University Chicago pursuing a degree in Multimedia Journalism. Before joining PMG, Brianna worked as a staff writer at The Loyola Phoenix.

Robotics
A3: Food, CPG Robotics Investments in Brief Lull After Pandemic Surge
Common industry knowledge says robotics are revolutionizing packaging operations. But if that’s the case, why would A3’s reporting show a first-half dip in robotic investment by the Food and Consumer Goods segment? Alex Shikany, A3 SVP says there’s a good reason—the market is simply adjusting after CPG robotic investment spiked during the pandemic.
August 28, 2025
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Recycling
CPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles Remain
CPG brands recognize paper’s potential to advance a circular economy. But implementation is hindered by performance limitations and a lack of brand investment in next-generation paper technologies.
June 19, 2025
Paper’s widespread recyclability enables CPGs to incorporate post-consumer materials and reduce use of virgin resources.
Package Design
Mondelēz Files Lawsuit Against Aldi, Alleging Copied Packaging
Packaging for some of Aldi’s store brands closely mimics that of several Mondelēz products, including Oreos and Wheat Thins, a practice that Mondelēz claims is designed to confuse consumers.
June 2, 2025
Aldi's chocolate sandwich cookie features blue packaging similar to that of Mondelēz's Oreo.
Recycling
Pepsi Pushes Back Sustainable Packaging Goals
PepsiCo has significantly scaled back its sustainable packaging goals, including targets for virgin plastic reduction and increased recycled content usage.
May 27, 2025
The company acknowledges progress towards some sustainable agriculture goals, but cites “external realities” as the driving factor for slowing advancement in sustainable packaging.
Recycling
CPGs Say On-Pack Labels are Ineffective at Communicating Recycling Instructions to Consumers
Packaging World surveys show CPGs are designing packaging for recyclability within existing infrastructure, but on-pack recycling guidelines have been ineffective for consumers. Upcoming updates to How2Recycle labels aim to address this issue.
May 22, 2025
92% of CPGs are aligning with recycling infrastructure in their packaging design and materials choices. But, most find the on-pack instructional guidelines ineffective.
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A Video Overview of Liquid Filling Machines
Delve into the world of liquid filling equipment, the unsung heroes behind your favorite beverages and more.
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Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Packaging Trends to Watch at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Alpro’s connected packaging experience features an on-pack QR code that links to a web app styled as a classic adventure video game.
Digital Transformation
QR Code Brings Play to Danone’s Plant-Based Kids Line
The intersection of growth and sustainability-linked knowledge building, increasingly driven by policy, prompts change, says AMERIPEN Executive Director Lynn Dyer.
Sustainability
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