Workforce

Ossid Names Maurice Alva Regional Sales Manager

Alva aims to support customers and business development across the Southeast, Mexico, and Latin America for Ossid's tray packaging and thermoforming systems.

July 13, 2026

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection Launches Next-Generation Demo Bus

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

METTLER TOLEDO's 54-foot bus brings X-ray, metal detection, vision, and combination inspection systems to food and pharma facilities for hands-on testing and evaluation.

February 12, 2026

Containers & Closures

Hartmann North America Plans Further Capacity Expansion Through 2027

Hartmann North America

Building on recent investments, the expansion will add production and warehouse capacity to support demand for sustainable molded fiber egg packaging across North America.

February 3, 2026

Filling, Capping & Closing

Omori North America Partners with Frimaq

Omori North America Inc.

Through this partnership with Frimaq, Omori North America adds lid-sealing technology to complete its end-to-end packaging solutions for food processors and CPGs.

January 20, 2026

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

TC Transcontinental Packaging Expands Thermoforming Capacity with New Extrusion Technology

TC Transcontinental Inc.

Advanced extrusion line at TC Transcontinental Packaging’s Oklahoma facility strengthens supply reliability, performance, and long-term growth for protein and dairy markets.

January 16, 2026

Wrapping

CRYOVAC Brand Food Packaging Marks 85 Years of Innovation, Performance, and Customer Service

Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

The milestone anniversary reflects a legacy of packaging breakthroughs, industry leadership and building customer trust.

January 7, 2026

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

Digital Transformation

Walmart Uses ‘First-to-Market’ RFID in Fresh Categories

Walmart expands its use of RFID technology to fresh food departments like meat, bakery, and deli, introducing digital labels that boost inventory accuracy, reduce food waste, and streamline operations.

October 28, 2025

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Metsä Spring Takes New Moulded Fibre Food Trays with Barrier Film into Industrial Testing

Metsä Spring

Building on the successful introduction of its Uncoated Fibre series, Metsä Spring's Muoto Laminated Fibre series, developed with Amcor, combines moulded fibre products with barrier film to meet the requirements of more demanding food applications.

September 24, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

Soules Foods Serves as Proving Ground for Breakthrough Robotics

When the packaging team at Soules Foods saw its new case packing system in action for the first time, the reaction was unanimous: this was not just another automation upgrade. According to the company, it was something different—more compact and more intelligent than anything they’d seen before.

September 4, 2025

Wrapping

Shell Polymers and Charter Next Generation Collaborate to Deliver Certified Circular Film Solutions

The collaboration will help divert plastic waste from landfills and meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the packaging industry.

September 4, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Walmart, Brands Leverage Variable Label Data for FSMA 204

At GS1 Connect, leaders from Walmart, Conagra, and The Fishin’ Co. explored how FSMA 204 is reshaping traceability—and why packaging lines, labelers, and data systems must evolve to meet new retailer and regulatory demands.

June 11, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Wild Alaskan Seafood Packaging Redesign

Senior Editor Anne Marie Mohan and Cliff Borress, Executive Creative Director at Wild Alaskan discuss how the company's redesigned packaging is a tool to build trust, emphasize transparency, and connect emotionally with consumers.

March 24, 2025