Recycling

Oregon's Packaging EPR Law Faces First Constitutional Trial Challenge

As the first constitutional challenge to a state packaging EPR law reaches trial in Portland this week, the plaintiff trade association, a pro-recycling amicus, the PRO administering the program, a packaging supplier with its own consumer brand, and our resident Legal Side columnist each see different stakes for the producers paying the fees.

July 14, 2026

Package Design

Cartons and boxes

New Skin Cancer Diagnosis Device Kit Launches for At-home Use

Burgopak has been selected to design and manufacture new packaging for the Map My Mole test kit.

July 13, 2026

Package Design

Inclusive Design Is Good Business

Deb Gokie of the Arthritis Foundation talks ease-of-use certification, the financial upside of accessible design, and how packaging built for arthritis makes life easier for all consumers.

July 8, 2026

Package Design

Refine Packaging Expands Packaging Optimization Initiative Following Growth to More Than 5,000 Businesses Served Worldwide

Refine Packaging

The initiative emphasizes early packaging design to optimize material use, warehouse efficiency, and product protection for e-commerce, retail, and CPG brands.

July 7, 2026

Logistics/Supply Chain

'Hard and Messy': What Sysco Learned by Getting Out in Front of EPR Reporting

Packaged food distributor Sysco started building its EPR data infrastructure two years ago, before most brand owners knew they would need one. Now, fees are live. Here's what a sustainability director at Sysco learned when she looked around and realized she was ahead of the curve.

July 7, 2026

Package Design

Coca Cola, Bear, and Stock Spirits Use Packaging Reduction Strategies

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging reduction strategies from Coca Cola, Bear, and Stock Spirits from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 6, 2026

Recycling

Absolut Vodka, Looye Kwekers, and THAMMA Natural Products Adopt Paper and Recyclable Packaging

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging from Absolut Vodka, Looye Kwekers, and THAMMA Natural Products from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 29, 2026

Labeling

Sprite Gives Hip-Hop History a Fresh Wrap on Collectible Packaging

Sprite’s The Living Tracklist campaign highlights six decades of hip-hop music with 26 limited edition collectible packaging.

June 29, 2026

Sustainability

CVS Pharmacy Swaps Plastic for Aluminum in OTC Product Packaging

The company will introduce the new package format on select wellness essentials.

June 17, 2026

Package Design

Corona, Jack Daniel's, and Calsberg Introduce Innovative Packaging Changes

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging that is driving innovation from Corona, Jack Daniel's, and Calsberg from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 15, 2026

Package Design

Bob's Red Mill Refreshes Packaging to Sharpen Shelf Navigation

The 200-SKU redesign leans on a custom typeface, color families, and clearer dietary callouts while preserving the heritage cues longtime fans recognize.

June 11, 2026

Package Design

Loyd Grossman brand, Edmunds Cocktails, and Vibra Energia Launch Innovative Packaging Updates

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging that is driving innovation and sustainability from Loyd Grossman brand, Edmunds Cocktails, and Vibra Energia from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 8, 2026

Flexible packaging

KinderFarms Debuts Brand Overhaul to Go Back to the Basics

The brand focus is on a “less is more” mentality through simplified packaging.

June 4, 2026