Sustainability

Green Goo Brings Plant-Based Healing to the First Aid Aisle

Inside the sustainable processing and packaging strategy behind Green Goo’s plant-based first aid revolution.

November 19, 2025

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Recycling

Sustainability Progress in Bottle Closures

Innovation in bottle closures is helping the industry balance consumer needs, recycling efficiency, and mounting sustainability and regulatory pressures.

November 17, 2025

Digital Transformation

Chef Robotics and ILPRA Partner to Deliver Flexible Automation for Meal Assembly and Packaging

Chef and ILPRA's solution uses AI-enabled meal assembly robotics and advanced packaging systems to handle high-mix production, improve throughput, and reduce labor demands.

November 14, 2025

Workforce

Three Insights on Operator Training from CPG Leaders

Three CPG leaders shared about their efforts to upskill and empower operators, and how OEMs can better support that journey, at PMMI's Annual Meeting Tuesday.

November 13, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Linear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-fast Capping

A new cap applicator from Tetra Pak uses the Beckhoff XTS linear servo transport system to deliver 25,000 precisely sealed cartons per hour, tripling output over conventional portion-package cappers that run at 9,000/hour, while combining digital control with flexible, high-speed motion.

November 12, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

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.

November 5, 2025

Package Design

Krusteaz Streamlines Packaging Artwork Management

Moving from manual packaging artwork reviews to a digital workflow, baking mix company Krusteaz improves collaboration, speeds approvals, and ensures every label is accurate.

October 31, 2025

Recycling

WM Report: CPGs Can Find Brand Loyalty Through Recycling Commitments

Consumers are looking to brands for more recycling commitments and guidance, with many specifically looking to purchase products including recyclable or recycled material, a new WM recycling report says.

October 31, 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

Package Design

V8 Energy Gives its Package Design a Refreshing Boost

Campbell’s Company brand V8 Energy is highlighting its “better-for-you” positioning and aiming for greater shelf impact with its new design.

October 23, 2025

Package Design

Lightweight Alloy Lifts Design and Sustainability in Axe Aerosol Can

Trivium Packaging’s aluminum can for Axe Fine Fragrance uses a proprietary alloy to cut weight by 5% while preserving strength and design precision, earning an IMDPA Best in Category award for Aerosols & Bottles.

October 21, 2025

Cartoning

Born Simple Turns to Retortable Cartons for Shelf-Stable “Better Bowls”

Born Simple introduces shelf-stable “Better Bowls” in retortable, recyclable Tetra Pak cartons. The company says the move combines convenience, sustainability, and real ingredients with a preservative-free, ready-to-eat format.

October 21, 2025

Cup/tray filling/depositing/sealing

Raque Food Systems Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Industrial Food Equipment

Raque Food Systems

Raque Food Systems marks its golden anniversary and 30 years with PMMI with a legacy built on custom solutions for ready meals, bakery, and snacks and a commitment to future innovations in automation and performance monitoring.

October 21, 2025