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In this article, we put the spotlight on companies that are making headlines with their novel approaches to sustainable foodservice packaging.

The shift to paper-based packaging isn’t optional anymore—it’s happening now. In this article, Bill Kuecker of Solenis explains three key fundamentals that brand managers need to know about why chemistry matters in sustainable packaging.

In this interview, Krupa Ravichandraan of Bosch Rexroth explains why the company’s VarioFlow belt conveyor line is perfectly suited for the mass transport of unstable or bulk film-packed products. It also is suited to large or wide products, such as packs of paper towels.

In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a front-of-package nutrition label for most packaged foods, showing levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars as "Low," "Medium," or "High." Comments on the proposal are invited until May 16, 2025.

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.

As someone who heads the U.S. operations of Germany’s SOMIC, Peter Fox is intimately familiar with the different approaches that North America and Europe take to secondary and end-of-line packaging. In this interview, Fox shares those insights as well as what he sees as overarching trends in packaging.

The confectionery market, projected to surpass $250 billion by 2033, is embracing packaging innovation. Read on to learn more about these innovations in confectionary packaging.

The trend toward reusable, compostable, or recyclable packaging will continue, especially as more states consider extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation. Adapting sustainable alternatives to plastic for existing manufacturing equipment will remain a key challenge.

The Pentawards, now in their 18th year, celebrates each year's packaging design trends, showcasing winners from over 2,000 entries across 60 countries. The 2024 awards highlighted successful rebrands that resonate with both existing and new generations, recognizing iconic brands for their innovative packaging in the marketplace.