Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in Packaging

This episode is a conversation between Associate Editor Casey Flanagan and Melonee Wise, former chief product officer at Agility Robotics. Wise participated in this report while in her former role but left the company in late summer 2025. They discuss the company's Digit Humanoid Robot and new features for connecting with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), improved safety for human collaboration, and its potential to add flexibility to packaging operations.

September 16, 2025

Digital Transformation: Page 2

Digital Transformation

How Wakefern Uses Off-Pack Data to Serve Wellness-Driven Shoppers

By transforming product packaging into a source of structured, searchable data, Wakefern Food Corp. is helping health-conscious shoppers find items that align with their specific wellness goals, both in-store and online.

September 8, 2025

Recycling

Community Poll: AI's value in Waste Management

Learn where your peers stand on the benefits of AI in waste management.

September 3, 2025

Digital Transformation

AI’s Impact on Robotics in Packaging: Smart Automation Meets Real-World Productivity

AI-driven robots are transforming packaging lines—from smart AMRs to vision-guided cobots—helping brand owners tackle SKU complexity, labor gaps, and automation with newfound speed, flexibility, and intelligence.

September 2, 2025

Coding & Marking

Cerveza Charro Pioneers 2D Code Adoption on Its Labels

In a sector where authenticity and transparency are highly valued, this Mexican beer—ranked among the best lagers in the world—adopted of two-dimensional codes on its labels in a pioneering move for Mexico and the world.

August 28, 2025

Robotics

A3: Food, CPG Robotics Investments in Brief Lull After Pandemic Surge

Common industry knowledge says robotics are revolutionizing packaging operations. But if that’s the case, why would A3’s reporting show a first-half dip in robotic investment by the Food and Consumer Goods segment? Alex Shikany, A3 SVP says there’s a good reason—the market is simply adjusting after CPG robotic investment spiked during the pandemic.

August 28, 2025

Digital Transformation

Agreement with a U.S. FMCG Multinational for Global Serialization and Traceability Platform

Antares Vision Group

Antares Vision Group partners with a U.S. multinational in consumer goods to implement a Level 4 serialization and traceability platform that will ensure end-to-end supply chain visibility and regulatory compliance for cosmetics products.

August 13, 2025

Digital Transformation

Industry 4.0 Automation Platform Elevates Client Efficiency

Impack overhauled its automation platform using B&R tools to meet the demands of modern packaging applications, boosting speed, flexibility, and support across its folder-gluer peripherals.

August 12, 2025

Digital Transformation

AI-Driven Robotics Help Cafe Spice Leap Over Labor and Line Hurdles

To meet soaring demand and labor challenges, Cafe Spice turned to AI-powered robotics. The result? Higher throughput, reduced giveaway, and smart insights—without sacrificing quality or presentation.

August 6, 2025

Digital Transformation

Autoware Joins Coesia Group

Coesia Group

Coesia acquires Autoware to expand digital transformation offerings for manufacturers.

July 25, 2025

Digital Transformation

Why IT-OT Integration is ‘Essential’ for End Users

Packaging and processing professionals note the security-based importance of integrating and investing in information technology and operational technology systems.

July 25, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine Copilots

As AI continues to grow in its capabilities and prevalence, is it time for packaging and processing equipment to come with a ChatGPT-style interface?

July 9, 2025

Labeling

New GS1 US Survey Finds Consumers Are Reviewing Food Labels More Closely as Grocery Prices Rise

GS1 US

With little relief from higher food costs, 76% of shoppers want more information to inform their purchases.

July 7, 2025