The global next-generation packaging market is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, projected to expand from USD 14.55 billion in 2025 to USD 25.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.43% during the forecast period....

As the global tobacco industry pivots towards a smoke-free future, Parkside, a leader in innovative flexible packaging, encourages manufacturers to rethink their packaging for a new era of nicotine delivery. With the rise of reduced...

Packaging machines today play a vital role in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals, electronics to cosmetics. With ever-increasing demands for efficiency, precision and environmental responsibility, manufacturers are turning to automated packaging machinery...

The flexible packaging industry has been at the forefront of packaging innovation since the early 1950s, driving advancements in product protection, packaging design, performance, consumer convenience, and sustainability. The unique attributes of flexible packaging offer significant...

Dwight Schmidt has spent decades in the paper packaging industry, accumulating knowledge and connections that have included being on the industry advisory board for the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging. About six years ago,...

Keypoint Intelligence has released its latest On Demand Printing & Publishing Forecasts for the United States and Western Europe, providing insights into the production print industry’s direction through 2029. The reports examine how shifting customer...

New research released by McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) reveals important generational and socioeconomic differences in consumer attitudes toward sustainable packaging. In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic—and amid periods of high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty—price...

William Connolly, a technical leader at Diageo, explores the challenges of sustainable packaging, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and progress over perfection in the pursuit of innovation. In an industry shaped by shifting regulations, evolving materials, and...

Packaging innovation has long been a magnet for bold ideas. At its best, it’s brilliant: grabbing attention, opening minds, and setting new creative benchmarks. Showpiece designs can spark conversation, attract investment, and help make packaging...

In the dairy industry, primary packaging plays a crucial role in protecting products, preserving quality and delivering convenience to consumers. From the familiar milk jug to high-barrier yogurt cups, primary packaging is the first layer...

As e-commerce expands and product proliferation continues across industries, packaging has become an increasingly essential element of brand identity, product protection, and customer engagement. The packaging market is huge—but where do commercial printers fit in,...

Anyone who isn’t familiar with data management and AI has probably been living under a very large rock of the past few years. There is no denying their impact on every aspect of our lives,...

Packaging World surveys show CPGs are designing packaging for recyclability within existing infrastructure, but on-pack recycling guidelines have been ineffective for consumers. Upcoming updates to How2Recycle labels aim to address this issue. Packaging World consumer...

Keypoint Intelligence has released new forecasts analyzing digital printing trends in four key packaging markets: corrugated packaging, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and narrow web labels. The findings show that while digital printing still accounts for...

The polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) markets in 2025 will continue to face volatility, especially as countries grapple with tariffs, according to Esteban Sagel, principal and CEO at Chemical and Polymer Market Consultants (ChemPMC) based...

Let’s get something straight—packaging isn’t just about protection anymore. It’s about perception. Positioning. And ultimately, performance. If you’re running a product-based business in 2025 and still treating packaging like an afterthought, you could be leaving...

The pet food packaging sector is experiencing steady growth driven by rising demand for single-serve formats, environmental sustainability, and regional production. Meanwhile, the proliferating “humanization of pets” trend also influences consumer choices, pushing demand for...

The European flexible packaging market is experiencing strong growth, driven by increasing demand for solutions that meet sustainability, convenience, and efficiency needs—particularly among younger consumers. According to a Mordor Intelligence report, the value of Europe’s...

As the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) entered 2025, the trade organization began celebrating 75 years since its formation in 1950. For Kathy Bolhous, chair and CEO of Charter Next Generation, FPA’s staying power proves that...

Amcor Flexibles North America received a request from a client that required its research and development team to ponder multiple attributes so the package could meet performance specifications. “It needed to be recycle-ready, provide high-barrier...

When customers scan the aisles for insect repellents, they are used to seeing an array of rigid plastic containers and sprayers designed for the safe storage and handling of the chemicals contained inside. ProAmpac’s challenge...

A darling of consumers, brands, and retailers, flexible packaging wins for being lightweight, efficient, functional. But it has yet to charm recyclers and environmentalists. Yet. Americans were slower than other areas of the world to...

A product’s success at retail can depend on many make-or-break packaging design nuances, which is why consumer testing is a key part of the package development process. In-person product testing is still the gold standard,...

Snack packs, we salute you! With March 14 being National Potato Chip Day, thoughts inevitably turn to snacks — potato-based and lots more. What better time to consider the trends and issues shaping snack food...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is excited to announce the winners of its 69th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The awards were...

In 2025, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) celebrates its 75th anniversary, a milestone the judges were alerted to as they started the process of picking the best packages for this year’s Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards...

The flexible packaging industry is a close-knit community where companies and professionals often intersect throughout their careers. There is a palpable emphasis on relationship-building as a cornerstone of sales and marketing strategies. Success relies not just...

Chris Lyons, group president and publisher of Packaging Impressions magazine, had some words of advice for companies that participated in the 69th annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition: Submit more entries next time. Lyons was...