Packaura
/ June 4, 2026
Pet food packaging must satisfy a uniquely demanding set of requirements: 12-18 month shelf life on fat-rich kibble, premium shelf appeal in a category where humanization drives purchase decisions, freezer-burn protection on frozen raw diets, and increasingly aggressive sustainability targets from major retailers. This guide
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Packaura
/ June 2, 2026
Glass container specifications drive product positioning, line speed, and total landed cost across food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical categories. From wine bottles to perfume flacons to amber pharma vials, glass remains the substrate of choice when premium positioning, inertness, or oxygen barrier requirements dominate. This
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Packaura
/ May 31, 2026
Packaging news hit a pivotal stretch in the final week of May 2026, with a fatal mill explosion threatening premium paperboard supply, Maine’s PFAS ban taking effect, and producers nationwide scrambling to meet the biggest packaging news EPR reporting deadline in U.S. history. Here is
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Packaura
/ May 30, 2026
Packaging RFP best practices separate procurement teams that lock in cost-effective, reliable supply from those caught in failed transitions, line shutdowns, and quality complaints. A well-structured RFP clarifies specifications, surfaces supplier capabilities, and builds the documentation foundation for a long-term partnership. This guide breaks down
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Packaura
/ May 28, 2026
Frozen food packaging must withstand temperatures as low as -40°C, resist freezer burn through 12-month shelf lives, run cleanly on high-speed VFFS lines, and increasingly satisfy recyclability mandates from California to the EU. The category’s packaging requirements diverge significantly from ambient food formats — substrate
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Packaura
/ May 26, 2026
Cosmetic packaging trends in 2026 reflect three converging pressures: tightening regulations under MoCRA and EU CPNP, accelerating sustainability mandates from California SB 343 and the EU PPWR, and luxury beauty’s pivot toward refillable architectures. From airless dispensing technology to mono-material lipstick tubes, this guide breaks
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Packaura
/ May 23, 2026
Aluminum beverage cans dominate carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and the rapidly growing canned cocktail and sparkling water categories thanks to infinite recyclability, fast filling speeds, and excellent shelf appeal. Understanding the gauge specifications, end designs, internal coatings, and printing methods separates brands that
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Packaura
/ May 21, 2026
Smart packaging technology has matured beyond novelty QR codes into a strategic platform for traceability, consumer engagement, and supply chain visibility. NFC chips, augmented reality triggers, dynamic QR codes, and IoT sensors now ship at scale across pharmaceutical, beverage, and luxury categories. This guide breaks
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Packaura
/ May 19, 2026
California EPR requirements under SB 54 fundamentally restructure how producers fund and manage packaging waste in the country’s largest consumer market. With initial fee schedules taking effect in 2027 and full implementation by 2032, brands selling into California — from CPG giants to ecommerce sellers
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Packaura
/ May 17, 2026
Packaging news May 2026 is in final-stretch mode this week with the May 31 EPR Annual Supply Report deadline now two weeks out. Final guidance from Circular Action Alliance pushed converters and CPGs into a sprint, the EU advanced new PFAS food-contact rules, and California
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