Bio-based

Dutch Juice Producer to use Bio-Based Polymer for Bottles

Hoogesteger signs a conditional offtake agreement with Avantium to use plant-based PEF plastic in the bottles for its fresh, cold-pressed juice.

August 11, 2025

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Reusable/Returnable

Prestige Skincare Revamped with Refillable Systems, PCR

Nu Skin updates its ageLOC Tru Face line with refillable systems and PCR materials, eliminating 515,000 lb of packaging waste and cutting 1,636 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

August 6, 2025

Digital Transformation

AI-Driven Robotics Help Cafe Spice Leap Over Labor and Line Hurdles

To meet soaring demand and labor challenges, Cafe Spice turned to AI-powered robotics. The result? Higher throughput, reduced giveaway, and smart insights—without sacrificing quality or presentation.

August 6, 2025

Contract packaging

Co-man’s Ribbon Blender Boosts Output for Chemicals

For its custom powder blending business, Diversified Chemical Products plugs in a ribbon blender that now processes three-quarters of a million pounds annually.

August 6, 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

Fruits/Vegetables

USDA Awards 22 Grants for Produce Packaging Research

The USDA has awarded research funding to multiple organizations developing new packaging materials and approaches to benefit American agriculture exporters.

August 5, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Market Garden Brewery Scales Craft Beer Packaging

Market Garden Brewery's nearly all-new packaging line has a rotary filler/rotary seamer at its heart. The line handles 100 cans per minute, allowing the company to future-proof by building more capacity than currently needed.

August 5, 2025

Bio-based

Community Poll: Finding Areas for Sustainable Innovation

Learn where your peers find inspiration and motivation for sustainable innovations.

July 29, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Pet Food Packaging

Heckova!, DoggyLove, and Pure Balance showcase how premium design is being redefined to include sustainability, natural ingredients, and playful branding.

July 29, 2025

Sustainable Packaging

Aldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic Cartons

Aldi adopts SIG’s Terra Alu-free carton packs for its Rio d’oro juice line, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 29% with the world’s first aluminum-free full-barrier aseptic carton made from over 80% paper.

July 24, 2025

Bio-based

Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems

This specialty coffee roaster saw an opportunity when a customer asked for compostable packaging materials. “We’re heavily invested into doing this right,” says the firm’s president.

July 11, 2025

Webinars

Meeting the Moment: How Consumer Trends and Smart Automation Are Redefining Ready Meals & Case-Ready Meats

We’ll explore how integrated systems help manufacturers align with consumer demand while boosting efficiency and profitability.

August 26, 2025

Sponsored By: Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC.

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Contract packaging

ZoRoCo and Partake Foods: Partnership in Every Bite

July 6, 2025