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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

Industries

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 spikes during the pandemic.
August 28, 2025
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E-commerce/D2C packaging
Ranpak and Walmart Join Forces to Roll Out Automated Technology and Sustainable Packaging Collaboration
Ranpak
Walmart will deploy a significant number of RanpakAutoFill systems throughout its Next Generation Fulfillment Centers under a new multi-year agreement, a move that aims to increase fulfillment speed to customers and reduce packaging waste.
August 27, 2025
The DecisionTower™ uses machine vision and AI to detect package contents and identify the precise amount of void fill material needed to offer optimal product protection. It then communicates that information to the AutoFill™ machine, which dispenses the paper void fill, closes, and seals the box.
Recycling
Community Poll: Sustainable Packaging Types
Learn more about how your peers make the decision on where to focus sustainability efforts: primary or secondary packaging.
August 27, 2025
Sustainable Packaging
New Council Unveils Templates that Harmonize EPR Data Reporting
A new coalition of brands, retailers, and partners, called the Sustainable Packaging Data Council, is working to create standardized data templates for easier EPR reporting across relevant states, and eventually, across global markets.
August 26, 2025
An excerpt from the Sustainable Packaging Data Council’s Oregon EPR reporting template, showing product-level attributes such as product code, brand owner, and hazardous material status. Fields are marked as required or recommended to guide brand owners through compliance.
Bio-based
Starbucks Korea, Innonature Packaging Solutions, and AkronTechnology Release Bio-based Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of bio-based packaging from Starbucks Korea, Innonature Packaging Solutions, and AkronTechnology from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
August 22, 2025
The pilot includes a dedicated straw collection box to explore recycling options.
Wrapping
Trioworld Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Brownsburg, Indiana
Trioworld
The facility will expand the company's production and service capabilities in North America and meet increasing demand for flexible films.
August 21, 2025
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Containers & Closures
Water Brand is First to Commercialize PET Bottle Cap
The launch of new alkaline water brand Power Hydration in California marks the first commercial use of Origin Materials’ PET Cap, making both the bottle and cap recyclable.
August 21, 2025
Power Hydration has launched its alkaline water brand in California in a PET bottle featuring Origin’s PET cap, a closure designed for full recyclability along with the bottle.
Contract packaging
Liquid Nitrogen Dosing for Single-serve Energy Gel Packs
Co-man INW Dallas One Solutions turns to Chart for the integration of liquid nitrogen dosing on its packaging lines to increase shelf stability of its products.
August 20, 2025
Each pouch line features a dedicated Chart Industries nitrogen dosing unit with its own liquid nitrogen tank.
Reusable/Returnable
Lisbon Introduces City-Wide Reusable Cup Program
The Portuguese city is the first European capital to adopt such a program, cutting plastic waste for its nightlife and hospitality sectors.
August 15, 2025
Consumers pay a €0.60 deposit when they receive a drink poured in the reusable cups, which is refunded when they return the cup.
Digital Transformation
Agreement with a U.S. FMCG Multinational for Global Serialization and Traceability Platform
Antares Vision Group
Antares Vision Group partners with a U.S. multinational in consumer goods to implement a Level 4 serialization and traceability platform that will ensure end-to-end supply chain visibility and regulatory compliance for cosmetics products.
August 13, 2025
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Podcasts
Through the Line Podcast: SC Johnson Calls for EPR Clarity at Packaging Recycling Summit
Packaging World editor-in-chief, Matt Reynolds sat down with Jeff Bezzo, executive director of plastic and packaging sustainability at SC Johnson at the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit. They discussed harmonization across states as a potential catalyst for EPR compliance.
August 12, 2025
Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
Bio-based
Dutch Juice Producer to use Bio-Based Polymer for Bottles
Hoogesteger signs a conditional offtake agreement with Avantium to use plant-based PEF plastic in the bottles for its fresh, cold-pressed juice.
August 11, 2025
Hoogesteger will use Avantium’s Releaf bio-based and recyclable PEF for bottles of its fresh, cold-pressed juice.
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TNA Solutions to Showcase Pellet Fryer and Intelligent Integrated Systems at PACK EXPO
In Booth W-2350, TNA Solutions will introduce its tna conti-pro PEL 3 fryer for snacks, along with integrated packaging and distribution systems designed to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and help snack manufacturers meet the growing demand for new products.
Security Cap for Hemp and Cannabis Beverages
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