E-commerce/D2C packaging

Survey: Digitalization Advances at Uneven Pace in Packaging

From data collection to AI, digital tools are spreading across packaging and beyond. Adoption is uneven, but most companies are laying the groundwork for more connected, data-driven operations.

March 19, 2026

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Package Design

See All the Awards Here from FPA’s 70th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

From cutting‑edge materials to sustainability‑driven design, the 2026 competition showcased the industry’s rapid evolution, culminating in 36 awards across 28 flexible packages.

March 19, 2026

Package Design

Kotex Moves to Cartons, Adds Dual-opening Design, in Portfolio-wide Pack Overhaul

Kimberly-Clark’s Kotex transitions from plastic film polybags to recyclable cartons, introducing dual-panel opening, integrated windows, and premium finishes that are all engineered for improved in-home use, and machinability with existing automation equipment.

March 18, 2026

Recycling

PureCycle Technologies' Recycled Polypropylene Resin in Souvenir Cups, Sourz Adopts rPET Sleeve, and AGP-Europe Uses Recycled Glass Content

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging that reduce material usage from PureCycle Technologies, Sourz, and Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 15, 2026

Recycling

Q&A: Danone’s Strategy to Build a Circular Packaging System

In this Q&A, Danone's Kory Nook discusses navigating an evolving recycling system and the company's shift to PET packaging.

March 9, 2026

Package Design

L'Oréal Group, Marks & Spencer, and Campari Group Launch New Innovations to the Market

ThePackHub

See a few examples of new innovations from L'Oréal Group, Marks & Spencer, and Campari Group from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 8, 2026

Package Design

Trivium Packaging Wins 2026 WorldStar Global Packaging Award

Trivium Packaging

Trivium received the honor in the Labelling and Decorations category for its Budweiser NFL aluminum bottle, recognized for its decoration, design, and sustainability features.

March 3, 2026

Package Design

Kraft Heinz, Baly Brasil, and Vagheggi Phytocosmetici Packaging Enhances the User Experience

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging that enhances the user experience from Kraft Heinz, Baly Brasil, and Vagheggi Phytocosmetici from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 1, 2026

Reusable/Returnable

Founteyn Partners With PepsiCo to Reduce Single-use Packaging, Tallow + Ash Launches Refillable Stain Pen, and Salt of the Earth's Refillable Deodorant

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable packaging from Founteyn, Tallow + Ash, and Salt of the Earth from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

February 23, 2026

Package Design

Tilt Beauty Designs, Certifies Cosmetics Packaging for Real Hands

Built around the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use Design Guides, Tilt Beauty reengineered cosmetic packaging for grip, torque, and control. The application shows how inclusive design can elevate usability, brand loyalty, and packaging performance.

February 16, 2026

Containers & Closures

How Colgate-Palmolive Pushed a Familiar Resin Into New Territory

At The Packaging Conference this week, Polyplastics and Colgate-Palmolive detailed how high-Tg Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC) can enable HDPE bottles to run in ISBM at low concentrations, achieving 30% lightweighting while maintaining drop performance and recyclability.

February 13, 2026

Package Design

WorldStar Student Awards 2026 Results Announced

WPO received 246 entries across 90 institutions in 23 countries, with the top honor going to Finland’s Ella Salminen, who addresses the challenge of single-use plastic utensils.

February 11, 2026

Food

How Rising GLP-1 Use is Affecting Food Packaging

While consumer appetites and spending decrease, food companies must use innovation to stand out on the shelf.

February 9, 2026