Business Drivers/Specialty: Page 4

Labeling

Graphic Controls Partners with Bixolon to Advance Logistics Packaging with Linerless Labeling

Graphic Controls Corp.

Graphic Controls and BIXOLON's partnership aims to offer eco-friendly, faster, and more efficient packaging solutions that eliminate liner waste.

October 14, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Package Design Plants a Flag for Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer

Summit Brewing’s Nialas non-alcoholic craft beer line uses an adventure-themed packaging design to connect with active consumers and convey the flavor-forward character of the beers.

October 14, 2025

Recycling

AI-Powered Recycling Tech Gains National Spotlight in Time’s Top 100 List

AMP, Glacier, and Greyparrot’s inclusion on Time’s list brings AI-powered sortation technologies to a wider audience.

October 13, 2025

Recycling

Aptar Beauty, Werner & Mertz and Mondi, and Great Galleon design packaging for recyclability

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging from Aptar Beauty, Werner & Mertz and Mondi, and Great Galleon from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 13, 2025

PACK EXPO

Seven Machines from PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 You May Have Missed

From automatic pallet unwrappers for variety pack lines to plug-and-play palletizers, here are seven standout technologies co-man/co-pack operations should keep an eye on.

October 10, 2025

Contract packaging

What Are You Waiting For?

Remember who succeeded during COVID? Take advantage of your time during slowdowns to seize opportunities that others may also be taking.

October 9, 2025

Recycling

Q&A: Recycling Partnership VP Calls CPGs’ Attention to Polypropylene Recycling

The VP of Material Systems at non-profit The Recycling Partnership outlines why CPGs should invest in polypropylene recycling and shares strategies and benefits of doing so.

October 8, 2025

Digital Transformation

Digital Link Reveals Conversational Product Packaging Powered by AI

Digital Link

Digital Link embeds conversational intelligence into a QR code, allowing packaging to go beyond static packaging.

October 8, 2025

Recycling

NEXTLOOPP Receives U.S. FDA Approval for 100% Food-Grade Recycled Polypropylene

NEXTLOOPP

NEXTLOOPP's project received a Letter of No Objection (LNO) from the FDA, confirming that its proprietary process for producing recycled polypropylene (rPP)meets the requirements for use in direct food-contact packaging at levels up to 100% across all food types.

October 8, 2025

Recycling

Every Can Counts U.S. Celebrates 75,000 Cans Collected for Recycling During Spring and Summer Festival Season

Every Can Counts

The Every Can Counts U.S. program collected and recycled over 75,000 aluminum beverage cans across four spring and summer events, demonstrating the potential for significant away-from-home recycling at festivals and large gatherings.

October 8, 2025

Package Design

DataLase, KilianDruck Grünstadt Dinges, and EcoCortec Design Packaging for Enhanced Functionality

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging designed for enhanced functionality from DataLase, KilianDruck Grünstadt Dinges, and EcoCortec from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 8, 2025

Coding & Marking

Printed 2D Barcodes Become Digital Gateways for Supply Chain, Consumers

Markem-Imaje’s GS1 Digital Link, based on Colos software embeds real-time, enterprise data into 2D codes—boosting retailer compliance, supply chain efficiency, and consumer engagement while enabling recalls, traceability, and dynamic product experiences.

October 7, 2025