https://www.packworld.com/leaders-new/machinery/robotics/article/22969383/physical-ai-dominates-automate-2026s-opening-day-while-humanoids-steal-the-show-floorPackaging Worlden2026-06-23T05:45:58.000ZPhysical AI Dominates Automate 2026’s Opening Day, While Humanoids Steal the Show Floorhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/adam.XjcBQztWDU.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Richtech Robotics’ ADAM, a two-armed barista accelerated by NVIDIA, serves coffee at the Humanoid Robot Pavilion during Automate 2026 in Chicago.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/festo.e8q7gGE0xT.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70A Festo demonstration lets visitors select a fieldbus protocol, EtherCAT, PROFINET, or EtherNet/IP, and connect it to different PLC brands, illustrating the multi-protocol integration behind the company’s automation platform.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/sumay.9K0cc3FZAn.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Sumay, a humanoid powered by OpenMind's software, draws a crowd at Automate 2026's Humanoid Robot Pavilion. The engineering impresses, but bipedal humanoids remain a few cycles away from the packaging floor.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-4499.car9I5xsHT.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Yaskawa America product manager Sarah Andrzejewski walks through Motoman NEXT, the company's physical AI platform built around an embedded NVIDIA Jetson Orin, during her Automate 2026 session.https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/recycling/article/22969318/packagings-part-in-the-ultraprocessed-food-debatePackaging Worlden2026-06-22T16:47:50.000ZPackaging’s Part in the Ultra-Processed Food Debatehttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/sterling-anthony.VU9Y1BMrrQ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Sterling Anthonyhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/chatgpt-image-jun-22-2026-11-42-02-am.Qn2LDR4yRK.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/reusable-returnable/article/22969350/thepackhub-starbucks-removal-of-disposable-straws-yesstyle-launches-refillable-skincare-range-and-limppano-introduces-laundry-detergent-refillPackaging Worlden2026-06-22T13:00:00.000ZStarbucks' Removal of Disposable Straws, YesStyle Launches Refillable Skincare Range, and Limppano Introduces Laundry Detergent Refillhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/starbucks.nKGEgzI0eD.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Customers are now encouraged to consume drinks directly through redesigned lids, which are recyclable and eliminate the need for an additional component.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/yesstyle.PmKKWM12uM.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The packaging system is based on a reusable primary container paired with replaceable refill units.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/limppano.0dRhGn6L2I.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The pouch format is intended to optimize shelf utilization while also supporting repeat purchases through a lower-cost refill alternative compared with rigid packaging formats.https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22969281/indias-first-biodegradable-milk-pouch-converts-to-waxPackaging Worlden2026-06-19T22:39:14.000ZNew Liquid Milk Pouch from India Converts to Bioavailable Waxhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/mother-dairy-web.d9iVu9II4i.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70At the launch event, Mother Dairy showcased its new Cow Milk pouch in both individual and multipack formats. The pouch's pink-and-white design is part of a broader refresh of the company’s milk portfolio.https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22969271/community-poll-best-use-for-compostable-packagingPackaging Worlden2026-06-19T19:50:30.000ZCommunity Poll: Best Use for Compostable Packaginghttps://www.packworld.com/leaders-new/business-drivers-specialty/sustainability/article/22969269/community-poll-balancing-sustainability-functionality-and-compliancePackaging Worlden2026-06-19T19:39:42.000ZCommunity Poll: Balancing Sustainability, Functionality, and Compliancehttps://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/recycling/article/22969070/live-at-prs-day-three-wm-thepackhub-and-bpiPackaging Worlden2026-06-17T16:39:37.000ZLive at PRS Day Three: Circularity Insights from WM, BPI, and ThePackHubhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-9991-720.K4VmAh2PzX.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Paul Jenkins, CEO, ThePackHubhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/prs-logo.z5W1tLKTL5.avif?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-4257-720.RLC9fg4ZG8.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Alex Truelove, Senior Policy Director, BPIhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-4250-720.qSn2cgRATH.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70(L to R) Matt Reynolds of <i>Packaging World</i>, Mark Neitzey of Van Dyk Recycling Solutions, and Jim Marcinko of WM<br>https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/recycling/article/22969031/live-at-prs-day-two-general-mills-mars-campbells-and-more-share-recycling-strategiesPackaging Worlden2026-06-16T23:04:22.000ZLive at PRS Day Two: Mars, Campbell's, General Mills, and More Share Recycling Strategieshttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-5918-720.X2noSdoEex.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Tom Szaky, Founder & CEO, TerraCyclehttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-9976-720.axERTFm32T.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Charlotte Ashcraft, Senior Manager of Packaging and Graphics Development, Just Born Quality Confectionshttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-4236-720.0knVmpsV3U.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70(L to R) Brent Lindberg of Fuseneo, Kerri Clark of Mars Inc., Joey Giacomini of Google, and Eric Bell of Nestléhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-4219-720.3EwiARCZOv.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70(L to R) John Nygaard of Glenroy, Inc., Raj Bagaria of GDB Circular, Patrick Keenan of General Mills, and Teo Medellin of Procter & Gamblehttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-9982-720.l8xuXhBPw4.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Gayatri Keskar Ph.D., Global Packaging Materials Science Leader, Kenvuehttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-9984-720.5ie878WsuT.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70(L to R) Christina Seibert of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, John Hite of The Recycling Partnershiphttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-4244-720.wNwBGD7exq.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70(L to R) Matt Reynolds of <i>Packaging World</i>, Suzanne Shelton of ERM Shelton, Mike Roxas of Ahold Delhaize USA, Molly Campbell of Campbell'shttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/img-4227-720.YCgqp4IZST.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Mike Roxas, Packaging Engineering Manager, Own Brands, Ahold Delhaize USAhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/prs-logo.z2Q5Q4HXZ4.avif?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70