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Sustainability

Emerald Ecovations

June 11, 2026

Recycling

TerraCycle Acquires NLR Inc.

TerraCycle Inc.

The acquisition of Connecticut-based regulated waste recycler NLR aims to expand TerraCycle Commercial's collection and processing operations across the Northeast.

June 11, 2026

Sustainability

NLR Inc.

June 11, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1 Connect: Driscoll's Gives a Billion Clamshells Unique IDs

The fresh berry juggernaut had more than two million consumer survey responses, but no way to act on any of them. Changing that now is item-level serialization via one unique QR code per clamshell, across four thousand growers and a billion packages.

June 11, 2026

Package Design

Bob's Red Mill Refreshes Packaging to Sharpen Shelf Navigation

The 200-SKU redesign leans on a custom typeface, color families, and clearer dietary callouts while preserving the heritage cues longtime fans recognize.

June 11, 2026

Reusable/Returnable

New Symbol Identifies Packaging Designed for Reuse Systems

Developed through PR3’s Rebrand Reuse initiative, the mark is intended for packaging and infrastructure used in systems where items are collected, washed, and reused.

June 10, 2026

Cartons and boxes

Metsä Board Targets Consumer Packaging Growth

Metsä Board

June 9, 2026

Contract Packaging

Portland Co-packer Doubles Production With Single Data Platform

Portland Bottling Company replaces disconnected, paper-based plant operations with a single connected platform, reaching 99% inventory accuracy and 100% shipping accuracy while doubling production volume.

June 9, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Why Packaging Robotics Is Surging

What's behind the sudden surge in packaging robotics—and is it here to stay?

June 9, 2026

Package Design

Loyd Grossman brand, Edmunds Cocktails, and Vibra Energia Launch Innovative Packaging Updates

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging that is driving innovation and sustainability from Loyd Grossman brand, Edmunds Cocktails, and Vibra Energia from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 8, 2026

Recycling

SIG Expands “Recycle for Good” Program to Vietnam

SIG

SIG partners with local education and recycling organizations to promote carton collection, recycling awareness, and circular economy practices among more than one million students.

June 5, 2026

Cartoning

SIG

June 5, 2026