In the film Ready Player One, a dystopian culture relies heavily on virtual reality to escape the real world. These types of technologies used to feel so far removed from our current state, but not anymore. Smart technologies and the Internet of Things are at the forefront of changing everything.

 R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has been shortlisted for the annual Pentawards competition for its work with YUNJIANG, a private label liqueur.

The Food & Beverage Innovation Forum's (FBIF) Marking Awards 2019, global food & beverage packaging design awards, was held in Hangzhou April 23, 2019. The competition received more than 500 designs from 200 global brands and agencies.

Nakpack arrived in the U.K. following a first order successfully performed for Roberson Wine. To get an idea of the resistance of the product, the brand performed a "crash test."

Digital print technology does not need a separate plate for each print run — unlike offset and flexo printing. Instead, all colors are printed in a single pass. Not having to constantly replace plates is a big cost and time saver.

Estal, the market leader in premium packaging, has launched its innovative bottle model Sommelier, a new concept that reinforces the quality of the wine.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) Women's Alliance Network has launched the Red Circle Honors program to recognize women and companies that have had a positive impact on women's careers and gender balance in the food and beverage industry. 

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials North America has expanded its portfolio of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified products, which now totals more than 500 products.

Reshoring is a hot topic in the U.S. Politically charged, the practice promises an increase in jobs for workers, profits for manufacturers and a revival of the ‘"Made in the USA" movement. Here are measures for small- to medium-sized manufacturers to prepare for a manufacturing resurgence.

Crown Holdings Inc. has signed a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement to use wind power in all of its U.S. and Canadian beverage can plants starting July 1, 2020.