Packaging World

Packaging World is a monthly magazine that was started in 1994 by Summit Media Group, Inc. It focuses on the newest trends and advancements in the packaging industry. The publication provides insights on packaging machinery, materials, and technologies, along with their various applications. Each month, readers can find case studies, news updates, product information, and articles addressing environmental, regulatory, and global packaging challenges. The magazine also includes special features on topics like control systems, line integration techniques, sustainable packaging practices, marketing and design, packaging-related websites, exclusive surveys, and trade shows.

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#481163

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Nextloopp: Revolutionizing Food-Grade PP Recycling

3 days ago | packworld.com | Anne Marie Mohan

Sustainable PackagingRecyclingIn this exclusive interview, Professor Edward Kosior shares how Nextloopp is building a collaborative, science-driven model to bring food-grade recycled polypropylene to scale in the U.S. and beyond. Jun 4, 2025Professor Edward Kosior, President, Nextek and NextlooppNextlooppPolypropylene is one of the most widely used plastics in consumer packaging, yet in the U.S., more than 90% of it still ends up in landfills or incinerators.
Swedish Dairy Optimizes Marking to Match Its Green Mission

3 days ago | packworld.com | Anne Marie Mohan

Coding, Printing & LabelingCoding & MarkingSwedish dairy and brewery WapnĂ¶ finds a reliable, low-maintenance solution for marking its products that supports both traceability and sustainability across its operations. Jun 4, 2025WapnĂ¶â€™s closed-loop dairy system is now complemented by a low-waste, energy-efficient coding solution that supports its broader sustainability goals.
As Tariffs Upending Capital Plans, CPGs Respond With Caution, Strategy. and Contract Clarity

4 days ago | packworld.com | Matt Reynolds

TrendsLogistics/Supply ChainFour brand-side leaders share how tariffs are reshaping packaging equipment investment and what they expect from their OEM partners. Jun 3, 2025“We may get money tomorrow,” said French, “and when the equipment shows up in two years, we’ll have to ask for additional funds to cover the tariff. But the desire is not to fund what you’re not exactly sure of.
Does Your Packaging Need All That Performance?

4 days ago | packworld.com | Matt Reynolds

TrendsPackage DesignMars is discovering much of its packaging may be over-engineered with unnecessary features, so as it adapts to EPR regulations and sustainability goals, it's exploring simpler, more recyclable materials like paper-based wrappers for shorter shelf-life products. Jun 3, 2025Matt ReynoldsMars has been getting a lot of ink in PW lately. Despite not being likely to meet its ambitious 2025 Ellen MacArthur goals, the brand owner has earned some recognition.
Kraft Heinz Eyes Super-spatial Atomic Layer Deposition Barrier

4 days ago | packworld.com | Matt Reynolds

FlexiblesKraft Heinz crowned Kalpana Systems—a Dutch technologist behind a ‘thin film with the precision of a single atom’—as the winner of Rethinking Materials’ recent Global Innovation Challenge. The emerging tech delivers advanced oxygen and moisture barriers to otherwise recyclable paper or mono-PE, without impacting recyclability. Jun 3, 2025(from left) Linda Roman, Kim Bertens, John Ryan, and Edgar Castro-Aguirre, all of Kraft Heinz. (speaking) Sandra Wiegman, Kalpana Systems.
Why Most CPGs are Struggling to Hire Packaging Line Operators

5 days ago | packworld.com | Casey Flanagan

TrendsWorkforceAbout 80% of CPGs are looking to hire packaging line operators and struggling to do so, according to a survey conducted Packaging World's Annual Outlook Report. Watch the below video to learn what CPGs say is a contributing factor, and read the full article to learn more. Jun 3, 2025Read the full Annual Outlook Report workforce article free at Packaging World for more insights. TranscriptMatt Reynolds: All right, Casey, welcome to the podcast.
Pepsi Pushes Back Sustainable Packaging Goals

1 week ago | packworld.com | Brianna Guntz

Sustainable PackagingRecyclingPepsiCo has significantly scaled back its sustainable packaging goals, including targets for virgin plastic reduction and increased recycled content usage. May 27, 2025The company acknowledges progress towards some sustainable agriculture goals, but cites â€śexternal realitiesâ€ť as the driving factor for slowing advancement in sustainable packaging.
Eco-Friendly Packaging: Paper Leads the Way

1 week ago | packworld.com | Anne Marie Mohan

Sustainable PackagingAccording to Packaging World’s inaugural Annual Outlook Report survey, recyclability tops the list of CPG packaging priorities, with paper emerging as the front-runner. May 27, 2025 Transcript TranscriptThe following transcript was produced by AI and not carefully edited.
How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

1 week ago | packworld.com | Elisabeth Cuneo

Feeding/inserting/unscramblingIn this episode of Package This, youâ€™ll learn about the technology used to fill candy and snacks into pre-made stand-up plastic pouches, put meat and cheese into flat plastic bags, and fill grains and pet food into large paper sacks. May 27, 2025 TranscriptWelcome to Package This â€” in todayâ€™s video we are highlighting pre-made bag loading and sealing equipment â€“ machines widely used by consumer packaged goods companies for countless products.
Eco-Friendly Packaging: Paper Leads the Way

1 week ago | packworld.com | Anne Marie Mohan

According to Packaging Worldâ€™s inaugural Annual Outlook Report survey, recyclability tops the list of CPG packaging priorities, with paper emerging as the front-runner. May 27, 2025 Transcript TranscriptThe following transcript was produced by AI and not carefully edited.