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Investment in robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing by the CPG and Food & Beverage sectors is now the industry standard. However, John Robertson and Michael Hoyt of Life Cycle Engineering say this rapid technological expansion is creating a critical cybersecurity blind spot.

From recycle-ready bag-in-box wine and circular polymer bottles to wash-off labels and end-to-end packaging strategies, a wave of sustainable packaging innovation is reshaping beer, wine, and spirits—led in part by bold developments emerging from Australia and beyond.

A major cog in the supply chain, palletizing can relieve a lot of hiccups in a product’s journey to store shelves. As a result, several improvements in palletizing—in areas like sustainability and robotics—have emerged over the last year. Learn about some of the latest innovations.

Mergers & Acquisitions, construction on new facilities, and packaging for dates ranked among the most popular stories in 2025. Find out which other stories made the Top 10.

We recently spoke to Jim Garvey, Vice President of Coatings at INX International, and David Zamarin, CEO of DetraPel, to discuss how the latest coating technologies improve packaging functionality while simultaneously addressing sustainability.

While the shift from rigid to flexible packaging formats requires strategic investments in equipment and processes, the right cap and spout system can simplify the transition – bringing clarity, consistency and efficiency to a complex change.

Doug Biela of NOVA Chemicals says the next year is a critical time for well-designed recycling policy to both help drive PCR plastic innovation and build robust end markets for recycled materials.

Snack brands are rethinking packaging on a multitude of fronts. While convenience and performance are still among the top priorities for snack food providers, brands are now looking to improve their packaging in other areas like sustainability and design.

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.

Sarah Marshall of NOVA Chemicals notes positive developments in recycled polyethylene (rPE), highlighting collaborative efforts among recyclers, resin producers, and brand owners.