Digital Transformation

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 3: An Integrator’s Viewpoint

An integrator describes what it would take for humanoid robots to be a viable automation option, and whether they have seen any interest in the technology among CPG customers, in part three of our series exploring humanoid robots in packaging and processing.

September 30, 2025

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Danone's Insight to PCR at Packaging Recycling Summit

Would recycled content in packaging influence your purchasing decisions? Kory Nook, VP, packaging R&I, at Danone, shared the company's experience managing consumer expectations with PCR at Packaging World's 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit. He explains that partial progress like 50% recycled content often doesn’t register with consumers.

September 30, 2025

Robotics

AI-enabled Robot Builds of Mixed Pallets to Optimal Pattern

This AI-backed palletizer with articulated arm robot handles variable infeed of mixed case sizes, using artificial intelligence to build out the optimized pallet pattern.

September 29, 2025

Recycling

ZeCycle Closed Loop System

New closed loop system for VCI packaging aids in recycling VCI film into new PCR materials.

September 29, 2025

Robotics

An Agile Robotic Orienting System

Morrison Container Handling Solutions introduced an orienting system that combines the agility of robotics with Morrison’s deep expertise in timing screw container manipulation.

September 29, 2025

Bio-based

Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc. and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Announce Joint Development Agreement to Combat Global Food Waste

Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

Freshr is combating food waste and reshaping the fresh protein industry by extending shelf life and reducing spoilage.

September 29, 2025

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Menasha Packaging Announces Partnership with the Amazon Transparency Program

Menasha Packaging Company

This collaboration empowers suppliers selling through Amazon to integrate Transparency codes into their packaging strategies, ensuring product authenticity and enhancing consumer trust.

September 29, 2025

Recycling

How2Recycle Partners with Vault49

How2Recycle

The partnership will translate awareness into behavior change at the critical moment when consumers decide what to do with their products and packaging.

September 29, 2025

Sustainability

Envalior

September 29, 2025

Contract Packaging

JBM Packaging Breaks Ground on Expansion

JBM Packaging

The expansion positions JBM to scale its operations for long-term growth opportunities

September 29, 2025

Workforce

Ricardo De Genova Joins Sabert Corporation as Senior Vice President of Innovation

Sabert Corporation

In the role De Genova will build upon the company's legacy of food packaging innovation to drive customer success and advance sustainability through technology and collaboration.

September 29, 2025

Digital Transformation

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 2: Cautious Curiosity Among CPGs

Some CPGs are evaluating humanoid robots as an automation solution, but interest isn’t translating to adoption quite yet in part two of this three-part series exploring the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing.

September 25, 2025

Sustainability

Metsä Spring

September 24, 2025