The packaging industry touches much of the modern economy, through widespread e-commerce packaging to bulk transport packaging to extremely niche packaging solutions. Packaging Dive kept tabs on the dollar values, percentages and other numbers and...

Although some headline-making closures and layoffs have occurred, the packaging workforce generally is in a more positive territory than it was 10 years ago. A dynamic period of M&A, ongoing labor shortage challenges and effects...

2024 is ending with multiple multibillion-dollar business combinations across the packaging industry, including announcements in the last several weeks that Amcor is buying Berry Global in a transaction valued at $8.4 billion and Novolex plans...

Paul Clarke, managing director, UK and Ireland Packaging Division, DS Smith, says changing consumer behaviours, a continuing demand for sustainable, circular solutions and upcoming legislation are key packaging trends. The Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation...

There are many reasons packaging is crucial in the pet food industry. It directly impacts the safety, freshness, and quality of the food by protecting it from contamination, preserving its nutritional value. It provides essential...

With 2025 around the corner, companies will be looking to see if trends in 2024 continue while watching for new developments. To gauge what they are thinking, FlexPack VOICE® asked some of the companies celebrating...

As 2024 began to wind down, FlexPack VOICE® asked three experts involved with the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) about key flexible packaging industry developments this year, while looking toward 2025 and beyond: Amanda Ciccone, senior...

We've all heard the saying that hindsight is 20/20. Looking back, it's easy to see how events unfolded, connect the dots, and understand the causal relationships that led us to where we are today. But...

Various factors are driving the rise of confectioners’ interest in flexible packaging. So much so that these adaptable casings are increasingly making their way into R&D plans throughout the global confectionery industry. Flexible packaging is ​a...

When OpenAI introduced its artif icial intelligence application ChatGPT in 2022, it unleashed a storm of hype that shows few signs of dying down. Over the past two years, experts of all kinds have been talking...

September kicks off the final legislative month before the November elections and both the House and Senate are scheduled to be in recess in October. Most of September will focus on efforts to keep the...

At Johnson & Johnson, artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in a myriad of ways—from sorting through data to helping the company efficiently establish safety and effectiveness guardrails when it is doing clinical trials. “AI...

Differential growth across materials and formats drives fundamental shifts in the packaging market. In the US, these differentials are a by-product of changing consumer behaviours and innovation within the market. Understanding the evolution of prominent...

The printing industry is currently witnessing some exciting innovations and events, echoing the growing trends of sustainability, digital integration, and the rise of flexible packaging. This article will explore these developments, shedding light on the...

Later this month, packaging industry professionals from around the world will gather in Rosemont, Illinois, for Labelexpo Americas 2024 to learn more about the challenges and innovations in the industry. The show will include live...

The packaging industry is experiencing a technological revolution driven by the need for increased efficiency, higher throughput, high traceability, and compliance. Reconciling all of these needs from brands makes it challenging for converters to protect...

Generation Z, the cohort born into a fully digital world, is reshaping industries across the board - and packaging design is no exception. This demographic, known for its tech-savvy nature and strong social consciousness, demands...

Kim Carswell has spent 40 years in a career that has made her a leader in sustainable packaging, including jobs with major retailers such as General Mills, Kraft Foods, and Target. During that time, she...

For students and parents in Clemson, South Carolina, it is no secret that welding offers a path to steady employment. “It’s amazing to me,” says Chip Tonkin, chair of the graphic communications department at Clemson...

Manufacturing is a solid career path for women, according to 81% of survey respondents who say they would recommend the career to women. And that advice will become increasingly important as companies face labor shortages:...

The federal government is responsible for developing and enforcing workforce and regulatory policies. As a reminder, Congress makes the laws, and the administration implements and enforces policies around workforce policies. In April 2024, the U.S. House...

Consistency. Clarity. Reproducibility. In the early 1990s, these three words were in short supply when it came to testing methods for medical device packaging. In June 1994, the founding members of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers...

Minimalist packaging—a design approach that focuses on simplicity, functionality, and reduction of excess materials—is not a fleeting trend. It involves using the fewest possible elements to package a product while still effectively protecting and presenting...

Since its founding in 1953, the WD-40 Company has produced its iconic lubricant dispensed from a spray can. When company officials wanted to try a different delivery method using flexible packaging, they reached out to...

It’s an exciting time in the packaging industry as several factors combine to elevate our solutions to new levels of innovation, sustainability, performance, and flexibility. With the growth of e-commerce and home-delivery in recent years,...

Frozen food packaging has been plagued with poor resealable options, creating food waste for consumers, says an official with Sealstrip Corporation. So, when a packaging client sought a product that would meet its technical specifications...

Packaging executives are finding data governance is a double-edged sword; increasing access to data can bring major benefits, but it comes at a risk to security. That’s according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2024 report “Transforming...

In an era where convenience and sustainability are paramount, the retail industry is witnessing a transformative shift towards flexible packaging solutions. This innovative approach is not only altering the landscape of product packaging but is...