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2025
8 stories published in 2025.
Sprite Tests Label-Free Bottles to Boost Recycling and Cut Waste
Sprite has started a pilot program in the U.K. to test label-free 500ml bottles for its regular and zero-sugar drinks. The idea is simple: no stickers, no…
Industry Insights, Market Trends
Q1 2025 Packaging Industry Report: IP, UFP, Smurfit Westrock Financial & M&A Highlights
The first quarter of 2025 reflected both resilience and recalibration across the global packaging sector. Amid continued macroeconomic pressures…
U.S. Packaging Sector Reacts to New Import Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs — a sweeping set of import taxes that include a 10% baseline rate on all foreign goods and higher rates…
Norman Cahners: The Innovator Behind The Palletizer and a Publishing Empire
Norman Lee Cahners (1914–1986) was an influential American publisher and a key figure in the materials handling industry. Born in Bangor, Maine, he was…
The Wooden Warriors: How Shipping Pallets Revolutionized WWII Logistics
When discussing the technologies that helped the Allies win World War II, conversations typically gravitate toward radar systems, aircraft carriers, and…
Why the Packaging Industry Is Stuck in the Past: A Technology and Workforce Crisis
The packaging industry is a cornerstone of global commerce, yet it lags far behind in technological advancement. While industries like logistics…
IBC Tote Industry News 2025: Market Trends, Innovations, and Sustainability Efforts
The Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tote industry is experiencing rapid changes in 2025, driven by technological advancements, sustainability efforts…
Pallet Industry News 2025: Trends, Innovations, and Market Shifts
The pallet industry continues to evolve in 2025, driven by advancements in sustainability, automation, supply chain efficiencies, and changing market…
