E-commerce/D2C packaging

Survey: Digitalization Advances at Uneven Pace in Packaging

From data collection to AI, digital tools are spreading across packaging and beyond. Adoption is uneven, but most companies are laying the groundwork for more connected, data-driven operations.

March 19, 2026

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Package Design

See All the Awards Here from FPA’s 70th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

From cutting‑edge materials to sustainability‑driven design, the 2026 competition showcased the industry’s rapid evolution, culminating in 36 awards across 28 flexible packages.

March 19, 2026

Package Design

Kotex Moves to Cartons, Adds Dual-opening Design, in Portfolio-wide Pack Overhaul

Kimberly-Clark’s Kotex transitions from plastic film polybags to recyclable cartons, introducing dual-panel opening, integrated windows, and premium finishes that are all engineered for improved in-home use, and machinability with existing automation equipment.

March 18, 2026

Containers

Hoffmann Neopac AG

Oberdiessbach

March 17, 2026

Package design

Kay James Design

705 N McCarthy Rd.

Suite#2

Appleton, WI 54913

March 17, 2026

Contract packaging

Plan for Three Spring Co-Packing Events

From manufacturing innovation to cosmetic science, three upcoming external manufacturing focused events offer prime opportunities to connect, learn, and stay competitive.

March 17, 2026

E-commerce

BackOps Raises $26M Series A to Build AI-Native Operating System for Global Supply Chains

BackOps

The BackOps AI platform accelerates customer response times by 93% and automatically files 100% of eligible carrier claims.

March 17, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

IFS Completes Acquisition of Softeon

IFS

IFS Softeon unites Industrial AI and warehouse management to deliver unified supply chain excellence from the boardroom to the warehouse floor.

March 17, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: 2026 E-commerce and D2C Annual Outlook Report

Editors Anne Marie Mohan and Matt Reynolds sit down to discuss why protection still dominates D2C packaging decisions in 2026, while SIOC/SIPP gains traction. Brands split between channel-specific and omnichannel packs, sell through multiple platforms, and juggle carrier reality with sustainability pressure.

March 17, 2026

Sustainability

Boxon

March 16, 2026

PMMI News

PACK EXPO International Showcases Solutions to Packaging and Processing Industry’s Most Pressing Challenges

The October 2026 show in Chicago will be its largest ever, bringing together thousands of exhibitors, educational sessions, and industry experts to address workforce shortages, AI adoption, sustainability demands, and much more.

March 16, 2026

Sustainability

Walmart Taps AI, RFID, and PCR to Cut Waste Across its Operations

Three recent initiatives at the e-comm and retail level show how AI-enabled automation, digital identification, and recycled-content material are helping the retailer reduce food and packaging waste and improve operational efficiency.

March 16, 2026

Contract packaging

Analysts predict 7% CAGR for co-packing through 2033

The global external manufacturing market is accelerating, but what is driving this growth?

March 16, 2026