Packaging

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Why Packaging Data Shouldn’t be Treated as Compliance Data

EPR shifts some of the financial and organizational responsibility for managing packaging waste from public waste systems to the businesses that place packaging on the market.

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IFCO Introduces Next-Generation Hybrid Pallet

October 16, 2026

Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Expands to Record-Breaking Fifth Annual Event

October 16, 2026

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Understanding EPS Recycling in Food Packaging

October 12, 2026

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Highlights from 2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™

October 8, 2026

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How Packaging Design Supports More Efficient Food Supply Chains

October 7, 2026

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ORBIS blue collapsible plastic storage crates and containers for logistics and warehousing

ORBIS Enhances BulkPak Containers

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The Hidden Warehouse Cost Inside Cold Chain Packaging

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Strengthen Food Safety Through Proactive Labeling Compliance

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Kyocera Launches Thermal Printhead for Cold Chain

4 Ways to Become EPR Compliant

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company

For businesses reliant on consumer packaging and foodservice ware, particularly QSRs, grocery chains, and e-commerce brands, EPR should be top of mind.

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Automation and AI Drive North American Packaging Machinery Growth

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

SKU proliferation, emerging AI applications, workforce constraints, sustainability and regulatory requirements, and rising input costs are among the forces influencing equipment decisions.

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GoAndTrack Introduces Smart Tracking Sticker for Global Shipments

Designed for pharma cold chain, high-value cargo, perishables and compliance-critical shipments requiring real-time monitoring.

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Emerging Technologies

Nominations Open for 2027 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Nominations close Dec. 4.

Revolutionizing the Last Mile: The Science Behind 0°C Freshness in Perishable Shipping

The next frontier for last-mile cold chain innovation is to replace guesswork and costly trial shipments with predictive, repeatable methods for selecting ice pack weight and insulated box specifications.

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How Biological Modeling Transforms Exposure into Instant Food Safety Signals

Vitsab International AB

As global food systems continue to expand and delivery models become more decentralized, the demand for clear, trustworthy cold chain signals will only grow.

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Iconex Introduces RFID Linerless Label Technology

Designed for logistics, distribution, e-commerce, retail, and food and grocery operations, the new solution helps organizations improve supply chain visibility, automate data collection, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency, all within a single label format.

Chemicals in Food Packaging Lack Data Needed to Protect Consumers

Food Packaging Forum Foundation

Nearly 1,222 food contact chemicals are already known to be hazardous for human health, but more than 13,000 lack sufficient publicly available data to determine whether or not they are safe for consumers.

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U.S. Consumers Concerned About Frequency of Food Recalls

At the same time, fewer people believe food recalls are effective in protecting public health and safety.

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Catch Weight in Case Picking: Turning Compliance into a Competitive Advantage for Foodservice Distributors

Lucas Systems, Inc.

When implemented correctly, catch weight capture becomes a foundation for track and trace, inventory integrity, and regulatory compliance, without slowing down the picker.

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Manufacturing & Processing

The True Price of Unplanned Downtime in Food Manufacturing

The prediction is only ever as good as the history behind it, which is why the capture has to come first. There is no shortcut around that step.

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How Rethinking Food Packaging Can Cut Carbon Emissions

Changing packaging cannot be to the detriment of the product it is protecting. In essence, don’t shift the problem and thereby make it worse.

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