Food

How Rising GLP-1 Use is Affecting Food Packaging

While consumer appetites and spending decrease, food companies must use innovation to stand out on the shelf.

February 9, 2026

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Workforce

NJM Appoints CJ Hatt as Regional Sales Manager for Northeastern United States

NJM Packaging, a ProMach product brand

Hatt aims to help manufacturers and contract packers in that region access NJM’s packaging systems, including solutions from Cremer and Dara Pharma.

February 5, 2026

Containers & Closures

Mannol Debuts Patented Lenticular Cap Tech to Combat Counterfeiting

Mannol's cap features a lenticular logo effect, embossed branding, and a printed inner seal to enhance product authentication across its global lubricant portfolio.

February 5, 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

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Clover Sonoma Cuts Plastic by 34K lb

Listen to Packaging World Editor, Anne Marie Mohan, sit down with Mike Benedetti to discuss the company's new cup. It's comprised of 80% renewable FSC-certified paperboard with a thin layer of low-density polyethylene inside and a foil lid, dialing down plastic by 83% and shrinking its carbon footprint by 75%.

February 3, 2026

Cartoning

SACMI Acquires Majority Stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies

SACMI

Operation aims to strengthen and expand SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector. “In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries,” says President Paolo Mongardi.

February 2, 2026

Recycling

Mastellone Introduces a Pioneering Paperboard-based Cup for Dairy

The company behind the renowned La Serenísima brand has launched its Finlandia spreadable cheese in a pioneering package: a paperboard-based cup with 8% less virgin plastic and a premium aesthetic. This is how the innovative packaging came to life.

January 28, 2026

Robotics

Chef Robotics and Packline Partner on End-to-End Meal Production Automation

Partnership aims to deliver an integrated, AI-enabled food manufacturing automation solution that combines flexible robotic meal assembly with advanced packaging technology.

January 28, 2026

PMMI News

Navigating the Loss of Tribal Knowledge

CPGs face a critical challenge as vital machine knowledge remains trapped in experienced operators’ minds, risking production quality without formal documentation or proven training methods.

January 26, 2026

Containers

MegaFood Unveils Package Refresh and New Brand Campaign

The brand uses a variety of packaging formats designed to protect its products, minimize environmental impact, and deliver a seamless consumer experience.

January 26, 2026

Sustainability

Pharma Faces Regulatory, Automation & Sustainability Pressures

PMMI research shows pharmaceutical manufacturers face a growing market and will need OEMs and suppliers to overcome operational issues and support growth.

January 22, 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

Reusable/Returnable

Danish Music Festival Hits New High in Recyclable Cup Return Rate

Smukfest 2025, a major music festival in Denmark, achieved a 97% recyclable cup return rate using cups developed by Faerch and Royal Unibrew.

January 20, 2026