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

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Bagging & Pouching

Dry Cream of Wheat, Rice Pudding Move to Recyclable Paper Pouch

European grocery chain NORMA moves its private-label cream of wheat and rice pudding into recyclable paper pouches that provide barrier through a water-based dispersion coating.

January 19, 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

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Kenvue Packs Purpose into Every Package

Kenvue is redesigning packaging across its 40 global brands from paperboard cartons to PCR bottles and refill pods, to align with circular economy goals and meet ambitious sustainability targets. Under its Healthy Lives Mission ESG strategy, deployed in 2023, Kenvue has established bold sustainability targets aimed at transforming its packaging portfolio.

January 13, 2026

Cartoning

DCC Automation Acquires Custom Metal Designs

DCC Automation

The acquisition of CMD expands DCC Automation's capabilities to deliver more fully integrated front-of-line to end-of-line automation solutions.

January 12, 2026

Converting equipment

ProMach Acquires American Holt, DMA Solution, and Pride Engineering from Arcline

ProMach

The acquisition brings AmHolt into ProMach’s Primary Packaging business, expanding its component design and manufacturing capabilities for CPG markets across North America.

January 9, 2026

Recycling

Bertolli’s Adds Squeeze Bottle that’s 100% rPET

Bertolli expands sustainability in the olive oil aisle with its Dress & Drizz squeeze bottle made from 100% recycled PET, combining a new user-focused design with a broader commitment to transitioning its PET packaging portfolio to rPET without impacting performance or price.

January 9, 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

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: 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. The decision to introduce a roll-on format came from consumer insight. “Data showed that a large segment of potential customers were not ready for stick application and preferred roll-on or spray,” co-founder Freddy Ward said.

January 6, 2026

Package Design

Top 15 of 2025, #4: Tropicana Weathers Blowback from ‘Shrinkquivelence’

The #4 most clicked article of 2025: Infamous in pack design circles for a similar occurrence in 2008, Tropicana once again redesigned packaging in such a way that cost the company 19% in sales. We spoke to expert Brent Lindberg of Fuseneo, designer of legacy pack that's being replaced.

January 1, 2026

Recycling

Top 15 of 2025, #6: Energizer Gears Up for Paper-based Recyclable Packaging

The #6 most clicked article of 2025: To get to plastic-free packaging on its broad range of battery types and pack formats, Energizer and a key machinery partner started with a clean slate on both machines and materials.

December 30, 2025

Recycling

Top 15 of 2025, #7: Coca-Cola Hits 100% Recycled PET Mark

The #7 most clicked article of 2025: This marks the first national adoption of 100% recycled PET bottles for a sparkling brand across the U.S.

December 29, 2025

Coding & Marking

Top 15 of 2025, #11: P&G’s Tide Laser Marks Cap for Better Dosing Clarity, Recyclability

The #11 most clicked article of 2025: A new laser-marked closure eliminates labels and inks while standing out on the shelf and giving consumers permanent, easy-to-read dosing guidance.

December 25, 2025