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...

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...

Here we are in September, and you might recognize these lyrics from the opening song of the musical comedy The Fantasticks that opened off-Broadway in 1960. The song—encouraging the audience to imagine what the sparse...

When Russell Grissett first began experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI), he found it to be a useful tool for organizing complex ideas, drafting content, and examining issues from different angles. “What I found fascinating—and valuable—was...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing manufacturing by optimizing supply chains, performing predictive maintenance, and easily translating training documents from one language to another. As these uses and many others continue to evolve, it will be...

Flexible pouches, sachets, and packettes offer distinctive advantages to beauty and personal care brands hoping to minimize their packaging footprint. Small tear-open sachets and packettes are perfect for limited-use travel products and single-use product sampling....

Hardly a week goes by without Packaging Strategies reporting on a merger or acquisition in the sector. While the completion of Amcor’s combination with Berry in April received a lot of attention—and deservedly so—we have...