2026 March

Packaging Strategies

The March 2026 issue of Packaging Strategies brings together the latest innovations and insights shaping the future of packaging—from cutting-edge brand redesigns and material advancements to evolving supply chain strategies. The cover story highlights compostable packaging for sports venues and mono-material meal trays advancing sustainability in foodservice. This issue also features how sustainability, smart technologies, and creative design continue to transform packaging into a powerful competitive advantage for today’s brands.

Pre-packaged meals displayed in a commercial refrigerator

FOODSERVICE

Game-Changing Innovations from San Francisco to France

Compostable packaging for sports venues and mono-material meal trays that facilitate recycling are just some of the recent noteworthy developments in foodservice packaging.

Brad Addington

March 13, 2026

In 2025, key advancements in foodservice packaging included Eco-Products' compostable packaging for the San Francisco Giants, HERMA's high-speed labeling for salad clamshells, BiOrigin's oil and grease resistant paper, and Amcor's mono-material polypropylene meal tray for France's recycling system. Discover these innovations below.

Converters Expo exhibit hall at Lambeau Field Atrium

Events

Converters Expo Preview: Come Join Us at Lambeau Field!

With over 150 converting vendors and service providers expected to attend, Converters Expo remains a must-attend event for manufacturers, product developers, buyers and converting professionals alike.

Bobby Douglas

March 26, 2026

Converters Expo features over 150 vendors and service providers, starting with a Welcome Reception on April 15 at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The Expo Hall opens on April 16, highlighting hundreds of exhibitors.

Coveris Helps Rowse® Honey Develop New Packaging Concept for Manuka Range

January 26, 2026

The updated range, available now in both jar and squeezy formats, includes enhanced packaging features designed to reinforce Rowse’s premium Manuka position within the honey category.

Evolution Fresh Launches New Look and Digital Marketing Campaign

January 30, 2026

This strategic move reinforces the brand’s role as a pioneer in the rapidly growing cold-pressed juice category, while strengthening its connection to health-conscious consumers who value simplicity and are seeking simple nourishment from nature in a world full of dull, overprocessed options.

Sidel CoboREEL being used for label creation

Automation

Use of Automation Continues to Expand in Packaging Industry

Across several markets and stages of production, automation in packaging has become a major focus for suppliers.

Bobby Douglas

March 5, 2026

Automation is becoming vital in the packaging industry, streamlining production and enhancing quality assurance. This month, we explore major advancements in automation within the sector.

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Editor's Note | Brad Addington

A Missed Opportunity for Canned Wine Packaging in Brazil

Brad Addington

March 26, 2026

With Brazil importing great wines from Chile and Argentina and also producing some great wines of its own, Packaging Strategies sees a solution for selling wine alongside beer during Carnaval.

Packaging Strategies

2026 March

Cover Story

Game-Changing Innovations from San Francisco to France

Feature Articles

Converters Expo Preview: Come Join Us at Lambeau Field!

Coveris Helps Rowse® Honey Develop New Packaging Concept for Manuka Range

Evolution Fresh Launches New Look and Digital Marketing Campaign

Use of Automation Continues to Expand in Packaging Industry

Columns

A Missed Opportunity for Canned Wine Packaging in Brazil

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