--- title: Industry Insights (3) description: Uncover a compelling collection of fresh and trending content, featuring posts from our team of commercial and technical industry experts on everything from market solutions to innovative materials, diverse applications and breaking industry trends. (3) --- [![icpg](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/ICPG_January2020/Images/icpg-logo-full.svg)](https://icpg.co/) - [Markets](https://icpg.co/markets/) - [Apple Sauce](https://icpg.co/markets/apple-sauce/) - [Baby Food](https://icpg.co/markets/baby-food/) - [Beverages](https://icpg.co/markets/beverages/) - [Yogurt and Dairy](https://icpg.co/markets/yogurt-and-dairy/) - [Coffee And Tea](https://icpg.co/markets/coffee-and-tea/) - [Condiments and Dip](https://icpg.co/markets/condiments-and-dipping-sauces/) - [Food Service](https://icpg.co/markets/food-service/) - [Marijuana and CBD](https://icpg.co/markets/marijuana-and-cbd/) - [On-the-go](https://icpg.co/markets/on-the-go/) - [Pet Food](https://icpg.co/markets/pet-food/) - [Snack Packs](https://icpg.co/markets/snack-packs/) - Materials + Applications - Materials - [XPP Solutions](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/xpp/) - [Polypropylene (PP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polypropylene-pp/) - [Polystyrene (PS)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polystyrene-ps/) - [High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-density-polyethylene-hdpe/) - [PET](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polyethylene-terephthalate/) - Applications - [Thermoform Containers](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/thermoform-containers/) - [Form Fill Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/form-fill-seal/) - [Aseptic](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/aseptic/) - [Hot Fill](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/hot-fill/) - [Retort](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/retort/) - [Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/modified-atmosphere-packaging-map/) - [High Pressure Processing (HPP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-pressure-processing-hpp/) - [Deposit-Fill-Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/deposit-fill-seal/) - Capabilities - [Performance Additives](https://icpg.co/capabilities/specialty-additives/) - [Thermoforming](https://icpg.co/capabilities/thermoforming/) - [Custom Development](https://icpg.co/custom-development/) - [Extrusion Capabilities](https://icpg.co/capabilities/extrusion-capabilities/) - [visionX System](https://icpg.co/capabilities/visionx-system/) - [About Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/) - [Quality Control](https://icpg.co/about-us/quality-control/) - [Sustainability](https://icpg.co/about-us/sustainability/) - [Careers](https://icpg.co/about-us/careers/) - [Resources](https://icpg.co/resources/) - [Industry Insights](https://blog.icpg.co) - [Contact Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/) - [The C.A.P. Pack Podcast](https://icpg.co/podcast/) [Start Your Project](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/) - [Markets](https://icpg.co/markets/) - [Apple Sauce](https://icpg.co/markets/apple-sauce/) - [Baby Food](https://icpg.co/markets/baby-food/) - [Beverages](https://icpg.co/markets/beverages/) - [Yogurt and Dairy](https://icpg.co/markets/yogurt-and-dairy/) - [Coffee And Tea](https://icpg.co/markets/coffee-and-tea/) - [Condiments and Dip](https://icpg.co/markets/condiments-and-dipping-sauces/) - [Food Service](https://icpg.co/markets/food-service/) - [Marijuana and CBD](https://icpg.co/markets/marijuana-and-cbd/) - [On-the-go](https://icpg.co/markets/on-the-go/) - [Pet Food](https://icpg.co/markets/pet-food/) - [Snack Packs](https://icpg.co/markets/snack-packs/) - Materials + Applications - Materials - [XPP Solutions](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/xpp/) - [Polypropylene (PP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polypropylene-pp/) - [Polystyrene (PS)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polystyrene-ps/) - [High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-density-polyethylene-hdpe/) - [PET](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polyethylene-terephthalate/) - Applications - [Thermoform Containers](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/thermoform-containers/) - [Form Fill Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/form-fill-seal/) - [Aseptic](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/aseptic/) - [Hot Fill](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/hot-fill/) - [Retort](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/retort/) - [Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/modified-atmosphere-packaging-map/) - [High Pressure Processing (HPP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-pressure-processing-hpp/) - [Deposit-Fill-Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/deposit-fill-seal/) - Capabilities - [Performance Additives](https://icpg.co/capabilities/specialty-additives/) - [Thermoforming](https://icpg.co/capabilities/thermoforming/) - [Custom Development](https://icpg.co/custom-development/) - [Extrusion Capabilities](https://icpg.co/capabilities/extrusion-capabilities/) - [visionX System](https://icpg.co/capabilities/visionx-system/) - [About Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/) - [Quality Control](https://icpg.co/about-us/quality-control/) - [Sustainability](https://icpg.co/about-us/sustainability/) - [Careers](https://icpg.co/about-us/careers/) - [Resources](https://icpg.co/resources/) - [Industry Insights](https://blog.icpg.co) - [Contact Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/) - [The C.A.P. Pack Podcast](https://icpg.co/podcast/) [Start Your Project](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/) [![icpg](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/ICPG_January2020/Images/icpg-logo-footer.svg "icpg")](https://icpg.co/) - [![ICPG](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/ICPG_January2020/Images/icpg-logo-footer.svg)](https://icpg.co) ![Close](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/ICPG_January2020/Images/close-ic.png) # Insights on the cutting-edge of packaging. Uncover a compelling collection of fresh and trending content, featuring posts from our team of commercial and technical industry experts on everything from market solutions to innovative materials, diverse applications, and breaking industry trends. ## [Materials & Solutions Packaging Material Development for Real-World Performance Natalie MacVarish | December 3, 2025 2 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/packaging-material-development) ## [Podcast Crazy About Packaging Season 3, Episode 3: You Asked, We Answered — All About XPP Natalie MacVarish | November 11, 2025 4 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/c.a.p.-s3e3-xpp-for-form-fill-seal-packaging-icpg) ## [Process, Services Why Failed Packaging Transitions Happen and How to Avoid Them Natalie MacVarish | October 31, 2025 2 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/why-failed-packaging-transitions-happen) ## [Podcast Crazy About Packaging Season 3, Episode 2: What Do Sustainability Buzzwords Actually Mean? Natalie MacVarish | October 14, 2025 4 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/sustainability-buzzwords-explained-cap-s3-e2) ## [Materials & Solutions Food Packaging for Small Business: Smart Solutions to Help You Grow Natalie MacVarish | September 29, 2025 2 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/food-packaging-for-small-business) ## [Materials & Solutions How Moisture and Oxygen Transmission Rate Impact Food Packaging Natalie MacVarish | September 25, 2025 2 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/moisture-oxygen-transmission-rate-impact-packaging) ## [Podcast Crazy About Packaging Season 3, Episode 1: The Blunder Years Natalie MacVarish | September 9, 2025 4 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/crazy-about-packaging-s3e1-packaging-fails) ## [Sustainability, Economics, Materials & Solutions What EPR Compliance Means for Material Selection Natalie MacVarish | August 29, 2025 4 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/epr-compliance-material-selection) ## [Process, Materials & Solutions Retort vs. Hot Fill: Choosing the Right Process for Shelf-Stable Foods Natalie MacVarish | August 27, 2025 2 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/retort-vs-hot-fill) ## [Podcast Crazy About Packaging Episode 12: Standardizing Recycling in a Fragmented System Natalie MacVarish | August 12, 2025 4 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/crazy-about-packaging-s2e12-standardizing-recycling-in-a-fragmented-system) [Prev](https://blog.icpg.co/page/2) [1](https://blog.icpg.co) [2](https://blog.icpg.co/page/2) [3](https://blog.icpg.co/page/3) [4](https://blog.icpg.co/page/4) [5](https://blog.icpg.co/page/5) [Next](https://blog.icpg.co/page/4) [![icpg](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/ICPG_January2020/Images/icpg-logo-footer.svg "icpg")](https://icpg.co) [![impact_logo_white](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/impact_logo_white.png "impact_logo_white")](https://www.impactplastics.co) © Impact Consumer Products Group – All Rights Reserved 2020 - [Privacy Policy](https://icpg.co/privacy-policy/) 5 Highland Drive Putnam, CT 06260 Phone: 860-963-1976 General Fax: 860-963-1998 - Stay Connected - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/icpgco) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/icpgco) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/icpgco/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ICPG-Food-Packaging-101654432099724)