Packaura
/ June 11, 2026
A corrugated box’s spec sheet is an engineering document, not a formality. Flute profile, wall count, edge crush rating, and linerboard grade determine whether a case survives a cross-country LTL haul and a warehouse stack six pallets high, or arrives crushed on arrival. This guide
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Packaura
/ June 9, 2026
Baby product packaging carries the highest safety bar in consumer goods, governed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the FDA for infant formula and medications, and an evolving patchwork of state-level chemical restriction laws targeting heavy metals, phthalates, and PFAS. From infant formula cans
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Packaura
/ June 7, 2026
Weekly packaging news this week centers on stalled EPR legislation, fresh pressure on flexible film recycling, packaging plant closures, and new material shifts in aluminum, paper, and reuse systems. Materials & Sustainability Paper and paperboard production declined in 2025 AF&PA data showed paper and paperboard
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Packaura
/ June 6, 2026
Drop test standards validate that packaging protects products through the violent realities of distribution — from parcel sortation conveyors to last-mile delivery handoffs. ASTM, ISTA, and ISO test protocols simulate the drops, vibrations, and compressions packages encounter, providing pass/fail benchmarks that distinguish robust packaging from
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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 fast-growing canned cocktail and sparkling water categories thanks to infinite recyclability, fast filling speeds, and strong shelf appeal. But “aluminum can” isn’t one spec — body alloy, gauge, end diameter, coating chemistry, and
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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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Packaura
/ May 16, 2026
Color is the first thing a shopper processes about a package, before a logo registers or a headline is read. Color psychology in packaging design is the practice of choosing hues deliberately so they signal category, quality, and brand personality in the fraction of a
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Packaura
/ May 14, 2026
Mono-material packaging has emerged as the dominant design strategy for brands targeting recyclability gains under EPR fee schedules and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. By eliminating multi-substrate laminates that confound material recovery facilities, mono-material structures unlock recycling stream eligibility, reduce EPR liability, and
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Packaura
/ May 12, 2026
Cold chain packaging for pharmaceuticals must hold tightly controlled temperature ranges — typically 2°C to 8°C for vaccines and biologics, or -20°C to -80°C for mRNA products — across multi-day shipments through global logistics networks. A single excursion outside the validated range can void million-dollar
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Packaura
/ May 10, 2026
Packaging news May 2026 is squarely focused on the May 31 EPR Annual Supply Report deadline, now three weeks out. This week brought a wave of last-minute compliance guidance from Circular Action Alliance, fresh PFAS enforcement signals from the EU, and updated fee modeling from
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Packaura
/ May 9, 2026
Refillable packaging has moved from niche eco-positioning to mainstream brand strategy as L’Oréal, Unilever, Henkel, Procter & Gamble, and Estée Lauder brands like Aveda pilot refill programs across personal care, cleaning, and beauty. With EPR fee schedules in the EU and U.S. now penalizing single-use
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Packaura
/ May 7, 2026
Cannabis packaging compliance sits at the intersection of evolving state regulations, child-resistance mandates, and rapidly shifting sustainability expectations from regulators in California, New York, and a dozen other adult-use markets. Brands that misread the rulebook face product recalls, license suspensions, and six-figure fines. This guide
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