Rolls of multilayer film mounted on industrial rack system

RESEARCH

13 Feb 2026

Can Biodegradable Film Solve the Multilayer Problem?

Peak Nano is testing a multilayer alternative that promises performance without the landfill legacy

Burger box, fries and paper bags showing PFAS phase-out

REGULATORY

12 Feb 2026

PFAS Exit Marks Turning Point for Food Packaging

FDA confirms certain PFAS uses in food packaging are no longer active, pushing manufacturers toward safer alternatives  

Walmart store sign during 90M battery-free IoT tag rollout

INNOVATION

11 Feb 2026

Walmart Turns Every Pallet Into a Data Point

Walmart rolls out 90M battery-free IoT tags across hundreds of sites, accelerating real-time visibility and smart packaging adoption

Compressed bales of plastic film waste stacked at recycling facility

PARTNERSHIPS

10 Feb 2026

Industry Alliance Targets Gaps in Plastic Film Recycling

Group backed by plastics industry seeks data, investment and coordination as US policy scrutiny of packaging waste grows

Reusable paper food and drink containers arranged on a table

INVESTMENT

9 Feb 2026

Is Smart Packaging Moving Beyond Single-Use?

A European refill deal hints that smart packaging may be shifting from disposable tech to connected systems built around reuse and data

Worker scanning RFID label on packaged food box using handheld reader

INNOVATION

6 Feb 2026

Smart Packaging Sensors Test Life Beyond Expiration Dates

RFID-enabled packaging pilots are helping retailers test real-time freshness tracking, aiming to cut waste and improve safety beyond stati...

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THE FUTURE IS FIBER: DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY AND BRAND VALUE IN FOODSERVICE PACKAGING

Day 1: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

09:10 - 09:35

UNLOCKING THE TRIPLE ADVANTAGE: HOW REUSABLE PACKAGING ENABLES FSMA COMPLIANCE WHILE ADVANCING SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Day 1: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

09:40 - 10:05

FROM CHEMISTRY TO SOLUTION: DESIGNING FOOD PACKAGING FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Day 1: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

10:10 - 10:35

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