The American Medical Association (AMA) has called for a ban on consumer TV advertisements for prescription drugs.

Rigid containers are constantly tasked with creating more innovative and sustainable products time and time again, while at the same time, making consumers want to pick them up over their competition.

As health-conscious consumers pay more attention to the substances that enter their bodies and the environment, they also expect that organic food packaging will be all-around ecologically friendly to ensure they aren’t consuming any “accidental” ingredients.

The latest Global Packaging Trends Report from PMMI identified increasing awareness of health and wellness as one of the key trends driving development and innovation in packaging.

Robotics and automation have both long served the packaging industry, speeding up the packaging process, increasing sustainability and efficiency, all with safety in mind.