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Stefan Welker of Industrial Physics discusses how targeted reduction strategies can help beverage manufacturers optimize resources without compromising quality. Welker posits that few categories illustrate the balancing act of resource reduction more clearly than metal cans.

We present some of the most intriguing stories that surfaced in 2025. From pharmaceutical packaging to foodservice packaging to the shipment of perishable goods, track-and-trace technology plays a critical role, as the following stories illustrate.

I occasionally help in the kitchen at home, and quesadillas are among my signature dishes. They’re quick, hot, cheesy, and tasty (in my humble opinion). Some recent packaging announcements about the main quesadilla ingredients — tortillas and cheese — got me thinking about this culinary favorite.

With just a few weeks of summer remaining — and with coolers full of ice-cold beverages by the lake soon to become a distant memory — I thought exploring how coding, marking, and printing experts are helping beverage companies meet their packaging needs would be fun.

Switching from traditional multi-material flexible packaging to recyclable mono-material packaging supports sustainability but brings unique printing challenges. The right coding technology can render packaging both eco-friendly and high-performing.

Imagine being able to freeze motion on a high-speed printing press running at hundreds of feet per minute, allowing you to spot the tiniest imperfection with nothing more than your naked eye. This isn't science fiction — it's the remarkable capability of stroboscopic inspection technology.

We recently interviewed Paul Edwards, Vice President of the Digital Division at INX International Ink Company, to understand why digital print is expected to grow to 15% of label sales by 2025.

The embrace of robotics in packaging makes sense as the industry aims for efficient, error-free production. By effectively utilizing this technology, companies can improve every stage of the packaging process while addressing workforce turnover concerns. Recent advancements in robotics have led to significant improvements.

With bans on PFAS and polystyrene popping up across the packaging landscape, Bill Kuecker and Emily Parsons of Solenis explain how a new generation of molded fiber is responding to the call for sustainable packaging options that also offer high performance.

The Case Forming Machinery Market is projected to grow from $2.78 billion in 2022 to $4.12 billion by 2030, driven by demand for automated and sustainable packaging solutions. Learn more about cutting-edge forming and packing solutions.