In this video, Packaging Strategies’ Chief Editor Brad Addington and Associate Editor Bobby Douglas bring you up to date on recent and imminent developments in the world of packaging.
From alternative wine packaging to more efficient ways to print expiration dates on beer bottles, 2024 displayed the enterprising spirit of companies determined to push the envelope on sustainable beer, wine and spirits packaging.
In 2024, innovations in packaging included Archer Roose and ecoSIP's wine solutions, Four Peaks Brewing's adoption of LEIBINGER's printing tech, and McLaren Packaging's recycling of spirit presentation tubes.
Shang Wu and Nei Valente of Design Bridge & Partners explain how the company approached a brand redesign for Smirnoff Ice in the face of an ever-evolving beverage space.
With the U.S. entering a new presidential administration, Packsize’s Brian Reinhart discusses potential federal regulation of packaging over the next four years, noting that state-level initiatives surrounding sustainable packaging are already having an impact.
Jennifer Heathcote of GEW (EC) Limited and Tom Kepper of Pinnacle Converting Equipment are just two industry leaders who will be sharing their expertise.
TIPA’s Daphna Nissenbaum says compostable packaging has emerged as a vital tool in the industry’s sustainability arsenal, adding that rapid advancements in innovation and growing consumer demand will make this year a turning point.
Gillian Garside-Wight discussed her role with Aura, a consulting firm that uses data to help brand owners reduce the environmental impact of their packaging.
Latin America's packaging industry is evolving, with Nefab expanding in Mexico, Chile banning single-use plastics, and SIG partnering with Celema to bring innovative carton-filling technology to Colombia. These developments pave the way for a dynamic 2025 in packaging innovation.
Restaurantware's Jamil Bouchareb says the packaging industry in 2025 is poised for bold reinvention, driven by a mix of technological breakthroughs, evolving consumer values, and new opportunities to redefine its role in a rapidly changing world.
Recycled materials, reusable packaging, compostable packaging and even used cooking oil are among the many paths toward more eco-friendly snack food packaging.
Vendors of snack food packaging are developing recyclable, biodegradable and reusable products to expand their customer base. KYSU – whose products include freeze-dried fruits and chocolates – has unveiled packaging made entirely from recycled materials, and Bad Monkey Popcorn has created compostable packaging for one of the world’s most popular snack foods.