Food and beverage manufacturers must adhere to several food safety and sanitation regulations. Thus, they often have specific machine design needs that OEMs and suppliers need to be aware of. End users have key machine...

Much like the national job market, jobs in the packaging sector have experienced their share of ups and downs. If you’re thinking about a career in packaging or perhaps searching for the perfect candidate to...

In Nestlé’s R&D department, a tool is identifying entirely new kinds of high-barrier packaging materials. It’s generative AI. A growing number of consumer packaged goods companies are starting to deploy artificial intelligence in their packaging...

Fifteen years ago, products moved from manufacturers to consumers with little scrutiny of the boxes, bags, and wrapping that made commerce possible. Today, packaging sits at the center of boardroom discussions and global sustainability debates....

The label and packaging industry is increasingly focused on what the next decade will demand from design. From sustainability and material innovation to emotional connection and tech-enabled experiences, brands are being challenged to rethink packaging...

Here we are in September, and you might recognize these lyrics from the opening song of the musical comedy The Fantasticks that opened off-Broadway in 1960. The song—encouraging the audience to imagine what the sparse...

When Russell Grissett first began experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI), he found it to be a useful tool for organizing complex ideas, drafting content, and examining issues from different angles. “What I found fascinating—and valuable—was...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing manufacturing by optimizing supply chains, performing predictive maintenance, and easily translating training documents from one language to another. As these uses and many others continue to evolve, it will be...

Flexible pouches, sachets, and packettes offer distinctive advantages to beauty and personal care brands hoping to minimize their packaging footprint. Small tear-open sachets and packettes are perfect for limited-use travel products and single-use product sampling....

Hardly a week goes by without Packaging Strategies reporting on a merger or acquisition in the sector. While the completion of Amcor’s combination with Berry in April received a lot of attention—and deservedly so—we have...

Packaging plays a critical role in protecting the safety, freshness, and integrity of food products, which in turn minimizes waste and contributes to overall sustainability. Research shows that consumers increasingly consider product and packaging sustainability...

The global next-generation packaging market is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, projected to expand from USD 14.55 billion in 2025 to USD 25.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.43% during the forecast period....

As the global tobacco industry pivots towards a smoke-free future, Parkside, a leader in innovative flexible packaging, encourages manufacturers to rethink their packaging for a new era of nicotine delivery. With the rise of reduced...

Packaging machines today play a vital role in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals, electronics to cosmetics. With ever-increasing demands for efficiency, precision and environmental responsibility, manufacturers are turning to automated packaging machinery...

The flexible packaging industry has been at the forefront of packaging innovation since the early 1950s, driving advancements in product protection, packaging design, performance, consumer convenience, and sustainability. The unique attributes of flexible packaging offer significant...

Dwight Schmidt has spent decades in the paper packaging industry, accumulating knowledge and connections that have included being on the industry advisory board for the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging. About six years ago,...

Keypoint Intelligence has released its latest On Demand Printing & Publishing Forecasts for the United States and Western Europe, providing insights into the production print industry’s direction through 2029. The reports examine how shifting customer...

New research released by McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) reveals important generational and socioeconomic differences in consumer attitudes toward sustainable packaging. In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic—and amid periods of high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty—price...

William Connolly, a technical leader at Diageo, explores the challenges of sustainable packaging, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and progress over perfection in the pursuit of innovation. In an industry shaped by shifting regulations, evolving materials, and...

Packaging innovation has long been a magnet for bold ideas. At its best, it’s brilliant: grabbing attention, opening minds, and setting new creative benchmarks. Showpiece designs can spark conversation, attract investment, and help make packaging...

In the dairy industry, primary packaging plays a crucial role in protecting products, preserving quality and delivering convenience to consumers. From the familiar milk jug to high-barrier yogurt cups, primary packaging is the first layer...

As e-commerce expands and product proliferation continues across industries, packaging has become an increasingly essential element of brand identity, product protection, and customer engagement. The packaging market is huge—but where do commercial printers fit in,...

Anyone who isn’t familiar with data management and AI has probably been living under a very large rock of the past few years. There is no denying their impact on every aspect of our lives,...

Packaging World surveys show CPGs are designing packaging for recyclability within existing infrastructure, but on-pack recycling guidelines have been ineffective for consumers. Upcoming updates to How2Recycle labels aim to address this issue. Packaging World consumer...

Keypoint Intelligence has released new forecasts analyzing digital printing trends in four key packaging markets: corrugated packaging, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and narrow web labels. The findings show that while digital printing still accounts for...

The polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) markets in 2025 will continue to face volatility, especially as countries grapple with tariffs, according to Esteban Sagel, principal and CEO at Chemical and Polymer Market Consultants (ChemPMC) based...

Let’s get something straight—packaging isn’t just about protection anymore. It’s about perception. Positioning. And ultimately, performance. If you’re running a product-based business in 2025 and still treating packaging like an afterthought, you could be leaving...

The pet food packaging sector is experiencing steady growth driven by rising demand for single-serve formats, environmental sustainability, and regional production. Meanwhile, the proliferating “humanization of pets” trend also influences consumer choices, pushing demand for...