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Vendors of snack food packaging are developing recyclable, biodegradable and reusable products to expand their customer base. KYSU – whose products include freeze-dried fruits and chocolates – has unveiled packaging made entirely from recycled materials, and Bad Monkey Popcorn has created compostable packaging for one of the world’s most popular snack foods.

Palouse Fiber Packaging’s Kyler Lovgren sees a promising future for advancements in sustainable packaging along with some unavoidable hurdles.

Sarah Williams, Co-CEO of Beardwood&Co., explains how the company approached a brand redesign for Pure Protein in the face of an increasingly crowded category.

Steve Fairfield’s outstanding contributions to the flexible packaging industry are being celebrated through this new award presented in his honor. The deadline to nominate flexible packaging innovators for the award is drawing near.

Sustainable packaging was a major theme in 2024. Plus, Kellogg Company’s transformation in 2023 into Kellanova – and Mars’ plans to acquire Kellanova – were exemplary of the business re-arrangements and M&A that have continued at a steady clip in the packaging sector.

Traditional dairy packaging methods, which need refrigeration and have a short shelf life, are increasingly being replaced by aseptic and Extended Shelf Life (ESL) technologies. Experts from Bericap and Waldner North America discuss how these innovations are transforming dairy packaging worldwide.

Cartons are vital in pharmaceuticals and food. At PACK EXPO 2024, Bradman Lake unveiled a High-Speed End Load Cartoner, and R.A Jones will supply McIlhenny Company with four Legacy CS-600 cartoners for TABASCO®. IWK Packaging introduced the CH 4 for delicate pharmaceuticals, highlighting efficiency in cartoning.

Founders Katie and Jasen Melnick discuss the importance of brand storytelling in connecting with modern consumers and the strongest trends in premium brand designs.

This was the first time in my career that I was able to attend PACK EXPO, and it was truly an experience unlike any other. Being able to see firsthand the various packaging solutions and innovations on display provided insights that cannot be captured on computer screen.

Ecommerce revenue in the U.S. is expected to grow by 51% from 2024 to 2029, reaching $1.8 trillion, driving demand for innovative packaging solutions. Companies like R.R. Donnelley & Sons are enhancing label production, Packsize is focusing on on-demand sustainable boxes, and MCS Inc. is exploring high-speed inkjet systems to replace adhesive labels with direct printing on packaging materials.