E-commerce/D2C packaging

How Amazon Combines Tech and Material Innovation to Cut Waste

Pat Lindner, VP of mechatronics and sustainable packaging at Amazon, shares how consumer needs and sustainable solutions often overlap, and the sustainability wins the company has achieved in meeting these priorities.

September 2, 2025

Consumer packaged goods: Page 2

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Coding and Marking Trends at PACK EXPO 2024

Packaging World Editor-in-chief Matt Reynolds sits down with Senior Editor Anne Marie Mohan to discuss variable data at faster speeds to address the need for 2D barcodes and QR, and white/color printing on corrugated as some of the leading trends from last year's show floor.

September 2, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Big Boost in E-Comm Packaging

This footwear company automated labeling, upgraded shrink wrapping, and tied it all together with smooth-running conveyor systems to increase throughput by 556%.

August 5, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Wegmans On Board with 2D Barcodes; Kenvue Will be Ready

At GS1 Connect, Wegmans’ Paul Wawrzyniak revealed a supplier letter is coming on 2D barcode adoption, while Kenvue’s Prakash Christopher detailed how packaging is adapting now—signaling Sunrise 2027 is no longer distant, it’s underway.

June 12, 2025

Consumer packaged goods

Amcor Acquires Berry for $8.4B, Combining Packaging Giants

The merger creates a global leader in consumer packaging solutions, with a broader flexible film and converted film offering for customers, a scaled containers and closures business and a global healthcare portfolio.

November 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Patagonia Partners with Canopy’s Pack4Good Initiative For Sustainable Alternative Packaging

The collaboration with the non-profit aims to reduce Patagonia's reliance on trees by utilizing agricultural waste as a sustainable alternative.

September 12, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Best Buy Collaborates with Sealed Air on Sustainable Packaging Solutions

The major electronics retailer partnered with Sealed Air to introduce packaging solutions with higher recycled content.

September 6, 2024

Packaging line integration

How Canadian CPGs Pick Their Next Machine Supplier

Consumer packaged goods manufacturers in Canada prioritize things like reliability in their packaging machinery, while factors like country of origin are less important.

August 20, 2024