Packaging Strategies spoke with mechanical engineer Misha Riveros. She is the senior VP of engineering at PAC Worldwide where she leads the engineering group's R&D, design and production operations.

Packaging Strategies recently asked Alexandra Holtzman, director of strategy & business development, Trivium Packaging in the U.S., about the refill model and market and how it resonates with brands seeking sustainable packaging options.

As part of AI innovation, companies are using machines and algorithms to create smarter packaging solutions. The use of 3D printing is being used increasingly in industrial applications, and it's not only designers who will be impacted by these new technologies.

When it comes to packaging, design options are endless with various material choices, substrates and graphics. Sustainability is a top concern of consumers and packagers alike, as is new designs, when warranted, for ecommerce shipping. Some of the products on-shelf last year in new packaging caught our eyes.

Colorful variety is what the most famous chocolate bar in the 100g format from Ritter Sport stands for. Its dimensions are just as varied as the many different types of chocolate offered.

Like most people around the world, my family and I have been doing whatever we can to adjust to life under the restrictions that have been put in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the first things we did was determine what supplies we needed to buy to prepare ourselves for a world where we might not be able to leave our house. The first task was to go through our inventory of frozen food.

While FDA is still assessing the safety of CBD in foods and beverages, cannabis-infused products are widely available on the market — particularly in states that have fully legalized cannabis products.

For the first time in 60 years, PACK EXPO International has cancelled. However, if you thought that a pandemic would stop the global packaging event, you would be mistaken.