March/April 2026

Packaging World March/April 2026

End-of-line Automation for Empty Containers

Signode advances end-of-line automation for empty-container producers and other rigid packaging markets with higher throughput, better stability, and greater line integration.

January 21, 2026

Automated industrial packaging machine with stacked water bottles on conveyor

Cup/tray filling/depositing/sealing

Tray-sealer Application for Ground Meat

Harpak-ULMA launches a high-speed grind-line sealing application powered by Mondini Sinfonia that nearly doubles typical output for ground-meat packaging and more.

January 20, 2026

Industrial packaging machinery with multiple interconnected automated production line stations

Bagging & Pouching

Dry Cream of Wheat, Rice Pudding Move to Recyclable Paper Pouch

European grocery chain NORMA moves its private-label cream of wheat and rice pudding into recyclable paper pouches that provide barrier through a water-based dispersion coating.

January 19, 2026

Pigment-based Label Printer

Canon’s LG-P800 is an 8-inch pigment-based printer that is designed for versatile use and to create high-quality labels.

January 8, 2026

Industrial workspace with Canon printer, chemical containers, wine bottles, and warehouse background

Robotic Palletizing Solution

This solution combines a Universal Robot UR20 robot arm, Robotiq’s PAL Ready cell, and Siemens’ digital twin technology to help manufacturers optimize palletizing performance and accelerate automation deployment.

January 6, 2026

Robotic arm manipulating Classic snack product packaging in automated manufacturing facility

Shrink Sleeve Labeling Brings Savings and More

Installed originally to solve a problem with decorating costs on one bottle size, Tap Magic found its new in-house shrink sleever brings big advantages where two other sizes are concerned.

December 5, 2025

Shrink sleeving at Tap Magic

USPP Clarifies Physical and Chemical Recycling’s Place in Circularity

The U.S. Plastics Pact defines where physical and chemical recycling fit and the safeguards needed to ensure it complements, rather than replaces, mechanical systems.

November 20, 2025

Recycling symbol made from colorful glass bottles, jars, and containers on green background

Bagging & Pouching

Wada Farms, Walmart Roll Out 30% PCR Potato Bag

This partnership between Walmart, Wada Farms, and Emerald Packaging places food-contact recycled film in the retail produce aisle.

November 11, 2025

Wada Farms’ new 30% post-consumer recycled potato bag for Walmart is the first known food-contact PCR film in the retail potato market.

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

Walmart employee stocking ground beef in refrigerated meat section

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