Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Why Inclusive Packaging Design Is Becoming a Brand Loyalty Strategy

What does it really mean to design packaging for everyone? Senior editor Anne Marie Mohan sits down with Deb Gokie from the Arthritis Foundation. They discuss how testing for arthritis and chronic pain conditions, disciplined attention to grip, strength, and dexterity can make products easier to use across the entire consumer base, not just those with accessibility needs.

July 28, 2026

Package design

Flexible packaging

Registration Open for FPA's 2026 FlexForward Conference

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

Industry leaders to gather in Milwaukee to explore the trends, policies, and innovations shaping flexible packaging

July 27, 2026

Package Design

Recent Innovations from Heinz, Tequila Tromba, and Ecopak

ThePackHub

See a few examples of new and different innovations from Heinz, Tequila Tromba, and Ecopak from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 26, 2026

Sustainability

Google, Mars & Nestle Make Paper Packaging Work

From snack bar wrappers to electronics boxes to collagen canisters, these major consumer brands share why replacing plastic with paper involves far more than a material swap.

July 21, 2026

Workforce

Conor Carlin to Become IoPP President on August 1

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Carlin succeeds longtime Executive Director Jane Chase after a planned leadership transition and will lead IoPP's education, networking, and professional development initiatives.

July 20, 2026

Package Design

Coca-Cola, The Hershey Company, and Casa Gallo Enhance the User Experience with Packaging

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging that enhances the user experience from Coca-Cola, The Hershey Company, and Casa Gallo from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 20, 2026

Package Design

Inclusive Design Is Good Business

Deb Gokie of the Arthritis Foundation talks ease-of-use certification, the financial upside of accessible design, and how packaging built for arthritis makes life easier for all consumers.

July 8, 2026

Package Design

Refine Packaging Expands Packaging Optimization Initiative Following Growth to More Than 5,000 Businesses Served Worldwide

Refine Packaging

The initiative emphasizes early packaging design to optimize material use, warehouse efficiency, and product protection for e-commerce, retail, and CPG brands.

July 7, 2026

Package Design

Coca Cola, Bear, and Stock Spirits Use Packaging Reduction Strategies

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging reduction strategies from Coca Cola, Bear, and Stock Spirits from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 6, 2026

Digital Transformation

Ask the Right Questions of AI in Packaging

AI is accelerating packaging innovation—but long-term success depends on defining the right problems before seeking the right answers.

June 29, 2026

Labeling

Sprite Gives Hip-Hop History a Fresh Wrap on Collectible Packaging

Sprite’s The Living Tracklist campaign highlights six decades of hip-hop music with 26 limited edition collectible packaging.

June 29, 2026

Digital Transformation

Xaar Opens New Asia Pacific Headquarters in Dongguan to Strengthen Regional Support and Innovation

Xaar

Xaar's China headquarters combines manufacturing, technical services, R&D, and customer support capabilities to accelerate industrial inkjet innovation across the region.

June 22, 2026

Package design

End of the Line Video Series: GS1 Connect Recap and a Look at PRS

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

June 22, 2026