Filling, Capping & Closing

Krones Celebrates Grand Opening of New North American Logistics Center

Krones' 240,000-square-foot Logistics Center in Franklin, Wis., consolidates North American shipping and warehousing operations, enhances parts availability and delivery speed, and supports future manufacturing growth.

June 4, 2026

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW)

Flexible packaging

KinderFarms Debuts Brand Overhaul to Go Back to the Basics

The brand focus is on a “less is more” mentality through simplified packaging.

June 4, 2026

Sustainability

Circular Ventures, LLC

June 3, 2026

Recycling

New Research, to be Revealed at PRS, Examines Recyclability, Purchase Intent

A new national study, to be officially revealed in a few weeks at the Packaging Recycling Summit, explores how consumers rank packaging recyclability alongside price, brand preference, and product information. It offers a fresh perspective on packaging strategy and sustainability communication.

June 3, 2026

Coding/marking

Digital Printing Gives Healthcare Packagers Greater Control

Ink and printer advancements broaden healthcare applications.

June 3, 2026

Workforce

FPA Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA)

The Foodservice Packaging Association appoints Ellen Daniels as its first CEO, bringing extensive trade association and policy leadership experience to guide the industry through evolving sustainability and regulatory challenges.

June 2, 2026

Sustainability

Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA)

June 2, 2026

Labeling

GS1 US Publishes Guidance To Help Companies Prepare for Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging Requirements

GS1 US

Guideline aids healthcare, food, retail, and apparel companies standardize packaging data to support regulatory reporting and sustainability.

June 2, 2026

Cartoning

Wisconsin Students Join Thousands Nationwide in a Hands-on Program Learning About Packaging Sustainability and Trees

Colbert Packaging Corp.

Colbert Packaging's “2026 Trees Into Cartons/Cartons Into Trees” (TICCIT) Program highlights the uses for trees and paperboard packaging and the importance of recycling.

June 2, 2026

Wrapping

Campbell Wrapper Corporation Acquires George Gordon Associates, Inc.

Campbell Wrapper Corp.

Acquisition expands Campbell Wrapper Corporation's capabilities in plastic cutlery kit wrapping and strengthens support for customers through its De Pere, Wisconsin facility.

June 2, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: 2026 Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Annual Outlook Report

Why are brands commitments to contract manufacturing and packaging deepening in 2026? Editors Joe Derr and Matt Reynolds sit down to discuss the waves of success contract manufacturing and packaging are experiencing in 2026.  Brands are showing increased confidence in external manufacturing partnerships and clearer strategic priorities, according to the 2026 Annual Outlook Report.

June 2, 2026

Sustainability

Community Poll: Running Sustainable Packaging on Existing Lines

Answer to see what barriers your peers face when running sustainable packaging on existing lines.

June 1, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

SupplyOne Acquires Compass Packaging Solutions to Continue New England Expansion

SupplyOne, Inc.

The Massachusetts-based supplier’s range of protective packaging solutions, along with warehouse and fulfillment services, supports SupplyOne’s strategic growth initiatives.

June 1, 2026