Food & Beverage | Packaging Digest

The food and beverage industry is the biggest consumer of packaging materials and equipment. For instance, the pet food packaging sector is anticipated to generate $2.5 billion in sales in the U.S. in 2018, as reported by the Freedonia Group. Additionally, the beverage packaging market is expected to grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%, reaching $131.1 billion by 2019, according to MarketsandMarkets' analysis.

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Pack Your Pickleball for thePACKout

4 days ago | packagingdigest.com | Kassandra Kania

Packaging Digest, Lisa PierceApril showers bring May flowers — and a reminder to mark your calendars for this year’s thePACKout event from May 13 to 15. The conference takes place at the beautiful Loews Coronado Bay Resort (a destination in itself) and promises to deliver a lineup of topnotch speakers to educate and motivate healthcare executives and engineers. Now in its fourth year, the event offers curated conference sessions focused on timely topics that vex the medical packaging community.
Which Packaging Trend Will Have the Most Impact in 2025?

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Lisa McTigue Pierce

The packaging industry is on the cusp of significant transformation, with regulatory changes, sustainability initiatives, and market forces reshaping the landscape. As brand owners and packaging professionals navigate these shifts, staying informed about emerging trends is crucial for success.
Recycler Spills Secrets for Making EPR Work in America

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Lisa McTigue Pierce

“The world is getting worse from a waste point of view,” Tom Szaky says. He’s CEO of global recycling company TerraCycle. “We’re recycling less than we were before. We’re producing more. The total tonnage of waste is exploding. The environmental externalities of this are massive. … Citizens are looking to do anything they can, and advocating for EPR is one such outcome.”Szaky leads TerraCycle, a company that offers voluntary recycling options to brand owners around the world.
Cannabis Market Prioritizes Child-Resistant Packaging

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Joanna Cosgrove |Beauty Packaging

As legislation toward cannabis-containing products continues to ease state by state, the need for child-resistant packaging is growing. Chewy gummies, infused chocolates, baked goods, and liquid mix-ins often bear a striking resemblance to ordinary consumables which can look tantalizing to small children. That’s why child-resistant packaging is important for adding a critical layer of protection for preventing accidental ingestion.
13 Groundbreaking Eco-Friendly Packaging Innovations Reshaping the Industry

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Joanna Cosgrove |Beauty Packaging

Discover the latest sustainable materials revolutionizing packaging circularity and improving environmental impact — from black-fly plastic to recycled cooking-oil chip bags. At a GlanceExplore novel bio-based materials from unexpected sources that offer new alternatives to traditional plastics. Discover barrier coating advancements enhancing recyclability without compromise to packaging performance.
Boar's Head Appoints Natalie Dyenson as Chief Food Safety Officer

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Kristen Kazarian

Boar's Head has named Natalie Dyenson as its new chief food safety officer, effective May 12, 2025. Dyenson will head the company's comprehensive food safety program, leveraging her extensive expertise to ensure the continued integrity of Boar's Head products. She will also work closely with the Boar's Head Food Safety Advisory Council on continuous innovations and enhancements to the company's safety and quality processes.
Navigating Tariffs in Pharmaceutical Packaging

1 week ago | packagingdigest.com | Kassandra Kania

Tariffs have pharmaceutical companies in a tizzy, and for good reason. But according to Adept Group’s recent roundtable discussion, “Navigating Tariffs: Understanding the Impact on Pharmaceutical Packaging,” this period of uncertainty is also an opportune time for packaging professionals to shine: Through strong leadership and a sound understanding of packaging science, packaging engineers can help their organizations navigate changes and clear regulatory pathways with speed and accuracy.
Get the Processing-to-Packaging Handoff Right

2 weeks ago | packagingdigest.com | Lisa McTigue Pierce

Batch operations have it easy. They get a breather between product production and packaging operations. Fast-moving cooking operations, like potato chips, need a smooth handoff and collaboration between plant personnel. You can find new ideas and proven solutions for this processing-to-packaging transfer at the upcoming International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition (iPBS). The event returns this April 29-May 1 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Former Medtronic CEO Criticizes RFK Jr.’s HHS Leadership

2 weeks ago | packagingdigest.com | Amanda Pedersen

Hilary Marston considered it a privilege to serve as FDA’s chief medical officer. But now, thanks to a dramatic restructuring across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that will reduce the agency’s headcount from 82,000 to 62,000, Marston is among the thousands of HHS employees now searching for their “what’s next.”“In this role, I’ve had the joy of working with some of the smartest, most dedicated colleagues within my office, throughout the agency, and across the U.S. government.
Oregon's Groundbreaking EPR Law a Blueprint for Sustainable Packaging

2 weeks ago | packagingdigest.com | Joanna Cosgrove

Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept./RomoloTavani/iStock via Getty ImagesIt’s full steam ahead for Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. The state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently confirmed Circular Action Alliance (CAA) as its producer responsibility organization (PRO), approving CAA’s plan to implement Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act requirements.