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I was delighted to learn recently that one of my favorite food brands had responded to one of my biggest packaging pet peeves—Styrofoam coolers that clutter up my garage and create a disposal problem that I didn’t ask for. Learn about the innovative packaging alternative that they settled upon.

Alan Jones of Universal Converting Equipment offers a look at why duplex slitters are not only safer than turret slitting machines but also easier to operate and require less space. Learn how the latest advances in slitting/rewinding address long-standing challenges plaguing both narrow web and wide web converters.

After predicting last year that digital printing would dominate 15% of label sales by 2025, Paul Edwards of INX International provides an update. We sat down with Paul again to ask 1) if digital label sales grew as much as anticipated and 2) what lies in store for digital label sales going forward. Get Paul’s projections and the underlying factors behind them.

Consumer behavior is shifting dramatically due to GLP-1 medications, leading to smaller portion sizes and intentional eating. Food businesses must realign packaging strategies to meet these new demands, emphasizing flexibility, freshness, and food safety to succeed.

Few elements of a package are more important than the label. Labels convey critical information about a package’s contents, in addition to helping market the product in a consumer context. Improvements in this area have come in the form of materials, technology, and machinery. Learn more about the latest in labeling.

We recently decided to “kick the tires” of a new AI platform dedicated exclusively to the packaging sector. Enjoy this sneak peek of the platform prior to the rollout of the Business Pro version at interpack in May.

Converters Expo features over 150 vendors and service providers, starting with a Welcome Reception on April 15 at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The Expo Hall opens on April 16, highlighting hundreds of exhibitors.

With Brazil importing great wines from Chile and Argentina and also producing some great wines of its own, Packaging Strategies sees a solution for selling wine alongside beer during Carnaval.

Celebrating 30 years as a B2B journalist, I’ve revisited earnings reports to find insights on packaging. Focused on sustainability and brand strategies, I’ve uncovered compelling highlights that showcase industry innovation.

In 2025, key advancements in foodservice packaging included Eco-Products' compostable packaging for the San Francisco Giants, HERMA's high-speed labeling for salad clamshells, BiOrigin's oil and grease resistant paper, and Amcor's mono-material polypropylene meal tray for France's recycling system. Discover these innovations below.