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Recycling
Charter Next Generation Expands MDO Capabilities with New 9-Layer and 5-Layer Lines
Investment in flexible packaging technologies aims to increase capacity for recycle-ready, high-barrier solutions across dry goods, pet food, confections, and specialty markets.
December 18, 2025

Industries

Bio-based
Renaissance BioScience and Biome Bioplastics Partner to Develop Next-Generation Sustainable, Renewable Bioplastics
Renaissance BioScience Corp.
The $1.5 million Canada-UK project will harness yeast and bacterial fermentation to produce renewable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics for packaging, personal care, health, and consumer goods.
December 15, 2025
Renaissance
Case/Tray Packing
New Line Runs Party Drinks and Pickle Potions
Specialty Blends runs three different PET bottle formats on a new line that culminates in a tray packing/shrink bundling system featuring the first application of single-point lane adjustment.
December 9, 2025
The new line is fully capable of handling three very different container formats.
Package design
Science-backed Women’s Health Essentials in Packs Designed for Every Hormonal Stage
Biologica launches in art deco tins meant to be displayed as part of a daily ritual.
December 9, 2025
While the sachets makes it easy for on-the-go consumption, and the artistic tins (when set out as a display) offer that daily reminder to use the product, the real goal and pride in this project for Joey and Liz Zwillinger is the art.
Filling, Capping & Closing
Krones to Open North American Logistics Center, Expand Manufacturing
Krones, Inc.
Krones Inc. announces plans to open a 240,000‑sq‑ft Logistics Center in Franklin, Wisconsin to consolidate regional shipping and warehousing operations, support local manufacturing expansion, and enhance automated order fulfillment.
December 5, 2025
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Labeling
Shrink Sleeve Labeling Brings Savings and More
Installed originally to solve a problem with decorating costs on one bottle size, Tap Magic found its new in-house shrink sleever brings big advantages where two other sizes are concerned.
December 5, 2025
Shrink sleeving at Tap Magic
Package Design
Patrón Tequila Introduces First New Bottle Design in Over Three Decades
Tequila producer Patrón’s new bottle design adds new touches inspired by the agave piña while maintaining its bell-shaped silhouette.
December 3, 2025
Patrón's new bottle design retains the bell-shaped silhouette and ball-shaped cork of the legacy bottle, but makes updates in features including the bottle shape and elevated bee logo.
Podcasts
Through the Line Podcast: Top Episodes of 2025, #5 SC Johnson Calls for EPR Clarity at Packaging Recycling Summit
The #5 most downloaded episode: Packaging World editor-in-chief, Matt Reynolds and Jeff Bezzo, executive director of plastic and packaging sustainability at SC Johnson, discussed harmonization across states as a potential catalyst for EPR compliance at the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit.
December 2, 2025
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Package Printing
Amcor Expands Protein Packaging Capacity in One of its Largest Investments to Date
Amcor
Amcor announces a significant expansion of its North America printing, lamination, and converting capabilities for the protein market.
November 20, 2025
Amcor
Digital Transformation
Chef Robotics and ILPRA Partner to Deliver Flexible Automation for Meal Assembly and Packaging
Chef and ILPRA's solution uses AI-enabled meal assembly robotics and advanced packaging systems to handle high-mix production, improve throughput, and reduce labor demands.
November 14, 2025
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Workforce
Three Insights on Operator Training from CPG Leaders
Three CPG leaders shared about their efforts to upskill and empower operators, and how OEMs can better support that journey, at PMMI's Annual Meeting Tuesday.
November 13, 2025
CPG leaders offered their own strategies to empower operators at PMMI's Annual Meeting.
Controls & Machine Components
Linear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-Fast Capping
A new cap applicator from Tetra Pak uses the Beckhoff XTS linear servo transport system to deliver 25,000 precisely sealed cartons per hour, tripling output over conventional portion-package cappers that run at 9,000/hour, while combining digital control with flexible, high-speed motion.
November 12, 2025
Tetra Pak® test packs with plastic caps glued on.
Reusable/Returnable
Wild Introduces Refillable Roll-On Deodorant to U.K. Market
London-based sustainable personal care brand Wild debuts a refillable roll-on deodorant product featuring a reusable metal case and a bio-based, compostable refill pack.
November 5, 2025
Wild’s new refillable roll-on deodorant pairs a sleek, reusable aluminum case with a compostable, bio-based refill.
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