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ICPG Food Packaging ICPG is a producer of innovative material solutions for rigid thermoformed and form-fill-seal food packaging applications.

AI is changing packaging design but can it replace decades of hands-on experience?In Season 4, Episode 2 of Crazy About ...
10/14/2026

AI is changing packaging design but can it replace decades of hands-on experience?

In Season 4, Episode 2 of Crazy About Packaging, the ICPG team explores how AI is transforming material selection, cost modeling, defect detection, and packaging development.

From narrowing down material options to optimizing designs, AI offers exciting opportunities to improve speed and efficiency. But when it comes to real-world performance, processing challenges, and material validation, human expertise remains essential.

The takeaway? AI can help guide better decisions, but it shouldn't make them for us.

Read the latest blog and tune in to the conversation to learn where AI is delivering value—and where experience still makes all the difference.

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10/13/2026

AI or old school? When it comes to material selection, the answer might be both.

AI can be a powerful tool for narrowing down material options, especially when it’s given the right information about the application, processing requirements, and end goals. But once you get to those final few choices, industry experience still matters.

As the team discusses in this clip from Crazy About Packaging, the sweet spot may be using AI to accelerate the research, then relying on human expertise to make the final call.

Catch the conversation in Season 4, Episode 2 of Crazy About Packaging.

Four weeks to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit, November 10–12!Our team will be there connecting with industry ...
10/12/2026

Four weeks to go until the Sustainable Packaging Summit, November 10–12!

Our team will be there connecting with industry leaders and talking through where sustainable packaging strategy is headed next. From evolving material choices and sustainability goals to the challenges shaping the future of packaging, we’re looking forward to the conversations ahead.

If you’ll be attending, we’d love to connect and hear what your team is working on. Learn more about the Summit at the link below.

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What could the shift from PS to PP mean at production scale?Consider a form-fill-seal program using 1 million pounds of ...
10/11/2026

What could the shift from PS to PP mean at production scale?

Consider a form-fill-seal program using 1 million pounds of PS annually. Because PP has a lower specific gravity than PS, producing the same package at the same gauge would require approximately 880,000 pounds of PP.

Using 2026 year-to-date average resin pricing, that translates to approximately $1.15 million in PS resin compared with $575,000 in PP resin.

That is a significant difference, but resin price is only part of the equation. Finished rollstock costs, barrier requirements, qualification runs, equipment performance, and package functionality all need to be considered when evaluating a material transition.

XPP® was developed with those considerations in mind, providing a PP-based option designed for existing FFS equipment while maintaining the score-and-snap performance required for break-apart multipacks.

Explore our XPP Cost Comparison Case Study to take a closer look at the potential economics of transitioning from PS or PET to PP.

Choosing between materials shouldn’t mean digging through a dozen spec sheets. Our XPP Properties Comparison Cheat Sheet...
10/09/2026

Choosing between materials shouldn’t mean digging through a dozen spec sheets. Our XPP Properties Comparison Cheat Sheet puts the key information in one place, showing how XPP compares side by side with materials you’re likely already using.

Whether you’re evaluating performance, exploring alternatives, or starting a new material conversation, it’s a simple resource to help you compare your options more efficiently.

Download it and keep it on hand for your next packaging project.

XPP Properties Comparison Cheat Sheet: https://hubs.ly/Q04ywJ_v0

As part of our Sustainable Packaging Summit sponsorship, our team is joining a LinkedIn Live panel: Balancing Sustainabi...
10/07/2026

As part of our Sustainable Packaging Summit sponsorship, our team is joining a LinkedIn Live panel: Balancing Sustainability with Business Viability.

Sustainability is becoming a strategic necessity, but the path forward isn’t always clear. Are we leaning too heavily on short-term, low-hanging fruit projects? Or should more focus go toward deeper transformations that can create lasting impact?

Join the conversation as industry leaders explore how to balance sustainability goals with performance, cost, and long-term business priorities.

The cost gap between polystyrene and polypropylene is getting harder to ignore.PS resin has seen multiple increases in r...
10/05/2026

The cost gap between polystyrene and polypropylene is getting harder to ignore.

PS resin has seen multiple increases in recent months, while PP has been moving in the opposite direction. For companies running form-fill-seal applications, that difference can have a significant impact on material costs.

It is not just about resin price, either. PP has a lower density than PS, meaning less material by weight is needed to produce a comparable package at the same gauge.

Based on current pricing assumptions, for every $1.00 spent on PS resin, the equivalent PP resin requirement could cost approximately $0.44. That is roughly a 56% reduction in resin cost per package.

XPP® was designed to help make that transition possible for FFS applications, combining the economics of polypropylene with the performance needed to run on existing FFS equipment while maintaining clean forming and score-and-snap functionality.

See how the numbers compare for your application with our XPP Cost Comparison Case Study.

Two developments are putting long-term packaging strategy back in focus: a major polystyrene plant closure in Illinois a...
10/02/2026

Two developments are putting long-term packaging strategy back in focus: a major polystyrene plant closure in Illinois and Europe’s PPWR continuing to reshape expectations around packaging design and recyclability.

Neither signals immediate disruption, but together they’re an important reminder that material availability, regulation, and sustainability requirements can shift quickly. Planning ahead gives packaging teams more time to evaluate alternatives, understand performance requirements, and avoid rushed decisions later.

Our latest blog explores what to consider now, before a packaging redesign becomes urgent instead of planned.

Read the full blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04ywFZ10

Happy International Coffee Day! Coffee pods and capsules have to handle heat, pressure, and barrier performance, all whi...
10/01/2026

Happy International Coffee Day! Coffee pods and capsules have to handle heat, pressure, and barrier performance, all while brands work toward evolving sustainability goals.

Our XPP solutions are designed to balance performance with a more sustainable material strategy. See how XPP can support your next pod or capsule application.

Download the Pods & Capsules Solutions Sheet: https://hubs.ly/Q04ywG080

PPWR is here, and the packaging decisions made now will shape flexibility for years to come. Starting the planning proce...
09/28/2026

PPWR is here, and the packaging decisions made now will shape flexibility for years to come. Starting the planning process early gives teams room to adapt, rather than forcing last-minute changes once deadlines are closer. A strategic, forward-looking approach to packaging isn't just about compliance, it's about staying ahead.

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