Sara Osorio unpacks innovations in sustainable packaging materials, offering practical insight on topics from paperization and monomaterials to the latest ink innovations and beyond.
Parlor Talks
ACTExact, a carbon-negative UV flexo ink made with algae-based pigment, is now in commercial use, signaling a step forward in scalable, sustainable solutions for packaging. In this episode of Parlor Talks, we take a closer look at this ink.
In this Women’s History Month episode of Parlor Talks, Terri-Lynn Levesque of Royal Containers reflects on her packaging career, AICC leadership experience, mentorship, and the skills and opportunities shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
In this Women’s History Month edition of Parlor Talks, Kasie Fairbarn, Adrianne Tipton, and Dani Diehlmann reflect on their journeys in flexible packaging, the mentors who shaped them, progress for women in the industry, and opportunities ahead.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Katie Austing of KDV Label discusses her path into the label industry, progress for women in the industry, insights for the next generation, and more.
Should you invest now or wait for clarity? Chief Economist Andy Paparozzi explains why waiting might cost package printers more than they think — and what to do instead.






