E-commerce/D2C packaging

SupplyOne Expands in the Midwest with Acquisition of Wertheimer Box

The Illinois-based corrugated converter offers custom boxes and point of purchase displays, strengthening SupplyOne’s custom packaging solutions.

January 6, 2026

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E-commerce

Wertheimer Box

January 6, 2026

Sustainability

Trivium Packaging’s Net‑zero Target Approved by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Trivium Packaging

Approval confirms Trivium’s long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals align with a 1.5°C pathway and the global objective to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.

January 6, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Wild Introduces Refillable Roll-On Deodorant to U.K. Market

London-based sustainable personal care brand Wild debuts a refillable roll-on deodorant product featuring a reusable metal case and a bio-based, compostable refill pack. The decision to introduce a roll-on format came from consumer insight. “Data showed that a large segment of potential customers were not ready for stick application and preferred roll-on or spray,” co-founder Freddy Ward said.

January 6, 2026

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation Leads New Era of Manufacturing with Elastic MES Offerings

Rockwell Automation Inc.

MES products from Rockwell meet manufacturers’ immediate needs while laying the foundation for future autonomous operations.

January 5, 2026

Digital Transformation

FoodChain ID and Unpac Announce Partnership

Partnership between FoodChain ID and Unpac aims to transform packaging compliance into strategic advantage for global food & beverage brands.

January 5, 2026

Digital Transformation

Unpac

January 5, 2026

Digital Transformation

Specright Accelerates Growth with Global Expansion, New AI-Driven Capabilities, and Expanded Leadership Team

Specright

Investments underscore Specright’s commitment to empowering companies worldwide to manage and leverage specification data more intelligently and efficiently.

January 5, 2026

Recycling

Molded Pulp Technology Transforms Tertiary Packaging with Zero-Tree Solution

FibroCorp

Tacoma, Washington, USA-based FibroCorp offers licensing opportunity for patented pallet manufacturing process that eliminates deforestation while delivering superior performance.

January 5, 2026

Sustainability

FibroCorp

401 E 15th St

Tacoma, WA 98421

January 5, 2026

Recycling

Coca-Cola, UPM Adhesive Materials, and Michelman Desing Paper-based Packaging

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging from Coca-Cola, UPM Adhesive Materials, and Michelman from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 5, 2026

Case/Tray Packing

Top 15 of 2025, #1: Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing for New Recycle-ready Pouches

The #1 most clicked article of 2025: This marketer of high-quality nutritious baby food and children’s snacks has found a way to improve case packing while also getting its toes wet in recycle-ready pouches.

January 4, 2026

Flexibles

Top 15 of 2025, #2: Private Label Brands Target Low-Barrier, Recyclable Films via Retailer Forum

The #2 most clicked article of 2025: Major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, CVS, and Target are uniting through the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to accelerate development of recyclable, low-barrier flexible films that can meet circularity goals without disrupting existing lines.

January 3, 2026