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Sustainable Packaging With the first source-reduction target taking effect in 2027, producers are weighing near-term opportunities against longer-term changes in packaging and supply chains. Sep 28, 2026 From l.

Contract packaging Brands are asking more of their co-mans and co-packers. Here's how it's impacting both groups. Sep 28, 2026 Pet parents are demanding increased transparency on sourcing from pet brands, a move that impacts co-mans and co-packers. Getty Images Pet food brands have long leaned on contract manufacturers and contract packagers (co-mans and co-packers) to reach the market without building plants. That model is still in place, but the terms are shifting.

Trends Package Design See a few examples of recycled content from Coca-Cola, Head & Shoulders, and Arla from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone. ThePackHub Sep 28, 2026 The phased rollout began in June 2026 with the 2.25-liter (76.1 fl oz) bottle, while additional Stoney pack sizes will gradually be converted to clear PET over time.

Trends Contract Packaging Sep 25, 2026 A Sterling CPI worker prepares trays for product loading. The contract packager's approach to streamlining healthcare packaging is being featured on 'All Access' with Andy Garcia, a public television series.

Flexibles Bagging & Pouching Driven by consumer demand for a larger format, the limited-edition Big Pouch combines familiar design cues with a refillable, resealable construction. Sep 25, 2026 Capri Sun developed the limited-edition Big Pouch in response to years of consumer requests for a larger format, using the test to gauge whether the concept could earn a permanent place in the brand’s lineup.

Secondary Packaging Robotics Applied Manufacturing Technologies’ FANUC CRX-30iA-based system features a custom user interface, compact design, and sub-12-month ROI for flexible case handling. Applied Manufacturing Technologies Sep 25, 2026 This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style.

Secondary Packaging Robotics ELCAT Food Technology’s automated mozzarella handling system combines water infeed, conveying, positioning, robotic multi-pick handling, and synchronized loading into thermoforming machines for controlled handling of delicate cheese products. ELCAT Food Technology Sep 25, 2026 This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style.

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling Shibuya Hoppmann will debut the FS-70-HS High-Speed Feeder, operating at speeds of up to 800 parts per minute, at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Booth S-2845. Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation Sep 25, 2026 This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style.

Sustainable Packaging Bio-based The European conversion spans eight brands and more than 25 markets and is expected to eliminate roughly 2,200 tons of virgin plastic annually. Sep 24, 2026 Mondel─ôz says the conversion to paper covers approximately 28,000 tons of cookies produced annually and is the largest packaging sustainability project undertaken in its European bakery category.

Rigid Filling, Capping & Closing Discover a virtual reality experience at FORDS Booth N-6014, where you can explore five equipment configurations at scale, operate machines, and look inside their components. FORDS Packaging Systems Sep 24, 2026 This content was written and submitted by the supplier. It has only been modified to comply with this publication’s space and style. At PACK EXPO International 2026, FORDS will invite visitors to do more than view its equipment from the outside.