Digital Transformation

Walmart Uses ‘First-to-Market’ RFID in Fresh Categories

Walmart expands its use of RFID technology to fresh food departments like meat, bakery, and deli, introducing digital labels that boost inventory accuracy, reduce food waste, and streamline operations.

October 28, 2025

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Labeling

Let Science Inform New Diet Guidance

The DGA influences federal food policy, school meal programs, & health recommendations, consequently driving innovation, reformulation, & specific marketing claims on packaging.

October 23, 2025

Recycling

Private Label Brands Target Low-Barrier, Recyclable Films via Retailer Forum

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.

October 22, 2025

Cartoning

Born Simple Turns to Retortable Cartons for Shelf-Stable “Better Bowls”

Born Simple introduces shelf-stable “Better Bowls” in retortable, recyclable Tetra Pak cartons. The company says the move combines convenience, sustainability, and real ingredients with a preservative-free, ready-to-eat format.

October 21, 2025

Closures

Guala Closures

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Dropps Packaging Goes Omnichannel

How can sustainability and convenience intersect? Laundry and dish pod trailblazer Dropps doesn't need to get up on a soap box about sustainable packaging. Its new omnichannel carton range, rolled out in June 2024, sends that message on its own, both via e-comm channels and in the retail detergent aisle.

October 21, 2025

Protective/transport packaging

Refrigerant Bricks Prevent Improper Packing

This refrigerant brick keeps its slim shape for easy packing in boxes to solve misshappen freezing from traditional ice packs.

October 15, 2025

Plastics/resins

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

October 14, 2025

Plastics/resins

Struktol Company of America

October 8, 2025

Labeling

Specright Announces New AI and Specification-First PLM Capabilities for the Food & Beverage Industry

Specright

Gartner names Specright a representative vendor in the 2025 Market Guide for PLM in Food and Beverage industries.

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

Cartons and boxes

SupplyOne Acquires Vital Pack, Expanding its Presence to Southern California

SupplyOne

The Southern California-based packaging distributor is SupplyOne’s 44^th acquisition since its founding 27 years ago.

October 7, 2025