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Keeping Up With Trends

Stay Informed. Stay Ahead.

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The packaging industry is constantly evolving—from sustainability regulations to AI-driven design tools to advances in materials science. If you want to grow your career, you have to stay on top of the latest trends. Here's where to start.

Build & Maintain Your Network

Networking doesn't have to feel like a chore. Some of the best career moves start with a casual message to an old coworker or a quick conversation at a conference.

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Want more tips? Read our blog post:
5 Ways Packaging Engineers Can Grow Their Network

Simple Ways to Grow Your Network:

  • Attend shows like PackExpo, Sustainability in Packaging, or Luxe Pack

  • Reach out to people you've worked with in the past

  • Keep in touch with classmates, mentors, and former managers

  • Share your career goals with people who may be able to help

Podcasts We Recommend:

  • The Packaging Pastor – industry insights and interviews with CPG leaders

  • Packaging Speaks – our own podcast highlighting the journeys of real packaging engineers

  • Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors

  • Unboxing the Packaging Industry

Must-Reads:

  • Packaging World

  • Packaging Digest

  • Packaging Today

  • Healthcare Packaging

  • Flexible Packaging

Publications & Podcasts Worth Your Time

LinkedIn: Who to Follow & Where to Join

Follow These Accounts:

  • IoPP – Institute of Packaging Professionals

  • The Packaging School

  • Packaging World

  • PackStaff (that's us!)

  • Cory Connors – Sustainable Packaging Expert

  • Packaging Diva JoAnn Hines

Join These Groups:

  • Packaging Professionals (LinkedIn Group)

  • Packaging Careers (LinkedIn Group)

  • [Your School's] Packaging Alumni Group

  • IoPP Chapter Groups

  • Women in Packaging

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