The only constant in life is change, and in 2026 the packaging industry will once again need to flex its adaptation skills. For many companies, the year begins with reset portfolios, fresh leadership and eyes...

2025 was the year AI stopped being optional for print and packaging companies. Not because it was easy. Not because it was perfect. But because ignoring it stopped being a responsible choice. By the end...

Looking back on business and industrywide highs and lows, numbers help capture the year that was. Packaging Dive rounded up highlights from extended producer responsibility news, M&A announcements, manufacturing and workforce developments and sustainability updates...

The quest for accurate plastic sorting has reached a pivotal moment. After years of development and testing, digital watermark technology has finally proven it can deliver the precision needed to transform how Europe handles post-consumer...

As 2025 draws to a close, the plastic packaging industry is at the crossroads of innovation and transformation, with sustainability, technology, and market dynamics shaping its trajectory. From groundbreaking advancements in biodegradable materials to major...

The 2024 “State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry Report” released earlier this year by the Annapolis, Md.-based Flexible Packaging Association says the industry was estimated to reach $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023....

We recently sat down with Ashley Burkle, Director of Business Development at Identiv. Burkle explains how connected packaging has evolved well beyond its early role as a gateway to basic information to become an interactive...

When 95% of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies surveyed by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, say they are struggling to hire skilled operators and technicians, it confirms they are facing a major...

Keypoint Intelligence has released its 2025 State of Customer Communications Research, a three-part research program examining how consumers, enterprises, and marketing decision-makers create, deliver, and experience customer communications as preferences shift across print, digital, mobile,...

What a pivotal year 2025 has been for packaging. With heightened regulatory pressure, rising corporate commitments and surging innovation in materials and design, the packaging industry has chalked up several notable wins. This review highlights...

Coffee is one of the most popular everyday beverages in Europe – yet the way it is prepared varies greatly from country to country. A recent consumer survey conducted by Flexible Packaging Europe in six...

Private label presence in retail markets is growing, and so too are opportunities for packaging companies who serve those customers, according to speakers at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual trade show. Circana data shows...

Data analytics company Euromonitor International recently released its top Global Consumer Trends for 2026, identifying four global trends that highlight crucial shifts in consumer behavior. In a reality shaped by the cost of living, authenticity,...

Data analytics company Euromonitor International recently released its top Global Consumer Trends for 2026, identifying four global trends that highlight crucial shifts in consumer behavior. In a reality shaped by the cost of living, authenticity,...

Technology has always been at the heart of packaging. In the 1800s, state-of-the-art machinery was used to drive innovations in box making, bag production, and canning that laid the groundwork for the modern global supply...

There’s no question that Amcor’s merger with Berry Global in April was one of the biggest events of 2025 when it comes to flexible packaging. Among other things, the merger removed Berry Global from Packaging...

On November 17, Packaging Strategies will release its latest ranking of the Top 25 Flexible Packaging Converters. This preview takes a broad look at how consolidation and other factors influenced this year’s ranking. “In 2025,...

Among other discussions around sustainability, EPR, digital printing, and AI, the FPA's board approved what will be called a Brand Owner's Council, whereby brands and CPGs will have a path to FPA membership and better...

FPA’s Dan Felton reports steady growth and rising profitability amid a sense of watchful tension as new state EPR laws roll out that will directly affect how brands design and source packaging. At the 2025...

Supply chain transparency is increasingly shaped by shifting global events and regulatory demand. Consumers and companies alike share concern regarding packaging material origin, recycled content verification, waste management, and ethical practices. In recent years, consumer...

After a year of lookbacks, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) and its members are concluding the 75th anniversary of the trade organization by looking toward the future. “We have to lean into the value that...

Amcor Flexibles traces its roots to the 1860s in Australia, when it was known as Australian Paper Manufacturers. In 1950, the company became one of the first members of the National Flexible Packaging Association, now...

The global generative AI in healthcare market was valued at $1.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.2% from 2024 to 2032, according to Global...

Food and beverage manufacturers must adhere to several food safety and sanitation regulations. Thus, they often have specific machine design needs that OEMs and suppliers need to be aware of. End users have key machine...

Much like the national job market, jobs in the packaging sector have experienced their share of ups and downs. If you’re thinking about a career in packaging or perhaps searching for the perfect candidate to...

In Nestlé’s R&D department, a tool is identifying entirely new kinds of high-barrier packaging materials. It’s generative AI. A growing number of consumer packaged goods companies are starting to deploy artificial intelligence in their packaging...

Fifteen years ago, products moved from manufacturers to consumers with little scrutiny of the boxes, bags, and wrapping that made commerce possible. Today, packaging sits at the center of boardroom discussions and global sustainability debates....

The label and packaging industry is increasingly focused on what the next decade will demand from design. From sustainability and material innovation to emotional connection and tech-enabled experiences, brands are being challenged to rethink packaging...