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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Sustainability Annual Outlook Report

How are CPGs adapting to consumer pushes for sustainable packaging? CPGs are exploring alternative materials like paper and bio-based plastics.

June 24, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Updated Bagger Boosts Uptime, Slashes Maintenance Costs

BW Flexible Systems’ Thiele UltraStar G2 second-generation horizontal bagger includes a redesigned frame, a new controls architecture, and faster changeovers, while maintaining speeds to 38 bags/min.

June 20, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Bold Reuse and Avery Dennison Launch RFID Pilot to Advance Smart Reuse Tracking

Bold Reuse

The pilot aims to gather data on cup return rates, wash cycles, and inventory to optimize operations and enhance the sustainability of reusable packaging in large venues.

June 20, 2025

Flexible packaging

FPA Updates Annual Flexible Packaging Buyer's Guide

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

The Flexible Packaging Association has released its 2025–2026 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide, an online and downloadable resource that details the manufacturing and material supplying capabilities of FPA members.

June 20, 2025

Package Design

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.

June 20, 2025

Recycling

Amcor, Mondelez Norden, and Borealis Design Packaging for Recyclability

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging designed for recyclability from Amcor Mondelez Norden, and Borealis from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 20, 2025

Additives, coatings & inks

Michelman Names Recipients of $750,000 Donation Pledge

Michelman Inc.

The 75th Anniversary contribution supports global organizations advancing STEM, environmental stewardship, and social impact.

June 19, 2025

Recycling

CPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles Remain

CPG brands recognize paper’s potential to advance a circular economy. But implementation is hindered by performance limitations and a lack of brand investment in next-generation paper technologies.

June 19, 2025

Bio-based

Braskem Celebrates 15 Years of I'm green Bio-based with Operation Rates Above Nameplate Capacity after Expansion

Braskem

Braskem has reached 275,000 tons/year of green ethylene, 37% above the production capacity compared to the initial project in 2010.

June 19, 2025

Recycling

Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel Design Packaging for Recyclability

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging designed for recyclability from Nestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 19, 2025

Robotics

Survey: Automation and Robotics Makes Its Way to Secondary & End-of-Line

According to a Packaging World survey, of respondents who participate in automation and robotics, a combined 70% are looking to add secondary packaging or end-of-line capabilities. It stands to reason that primary was acquired first.

June 19, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Automation and Robotics Annual Outlook Report

How do issues in the workforce connect to automation? With 65% of companies planning to invest in automation within the next year, the driving force behind this shift is clear: labor shortages and cost efficiency.

June 17, 2025