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INX International Ink Co. has formed a strategic collaboration with Albert Invent aimed at transforming its research and development operations through AI-driven formulation and data intelligence. Under the agreement, INX will deploy Albert Invent’s operating system across its global R&D organization to centralize experimental data, connect workflows, and establish a unified foundation for AI-powered discovery. 

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has announced that the upcoming FSEA Print Embellishment Conference, June 17 – 19, in Nashville, Tennessee, is officially sold out. FSEA has confirmed it has reached capacity for attendee seating and exhibit space.  “Current registrations show more than a 25 percent  growth in overall attendance from our last

Grand Rapids, Michigan based UFP Packaging, a provider of custom wood, steel, and corrugated packaging solutions, is on an ambitious path to scale its corrugated division. But growth alone isn’t the endgame – the company is rethinking what automation, efficiency, and customer experience look like in the modern box plant. “Our goal is to build

Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has launched CIRKIT OXYBAR WHITE, an innovation that combines oxygen barrier performance and white ink functionality in one single layer, according to the manufacturer. This integration marks a fundamental shift in packaging design, transforming barrier performance from a dedicated material layer

Driven by strong market demand, Southern Champion Tray, a leading global food service and custom packaging manufacturer, will soon be garnering the rewards of a new investment at its Chattanooga, TN headquarters: a new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 145 57-inch seven-color offset press from the established market and technology leader in large format sheetfed presses.

Ronald Scott Spice, 75, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on May 27, 2026 surrounded by loving family. Ron was born on November 28, 1950 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Byron Spice and Marjorie Davis Spice who were missionaries with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mexico and Paraguay. The family moved to Indianapolis when Ron

Stora Enso has published its Circularity Plan, aligned with the first version of the Global Circularity Protocol for Business, and introduced a new target to increase material circularity in its direct operational control.  The plan outlines the company’s approach to advancing circularity, including target setting and the integration of circular economy principles into its strategy

Cicero, Illinois based The Royal Group (TRG), one of the nation’s largest independent corrugated packaging and display manufacturers, has announced a company-wide rebranding initiative that reflects its accelerated growth and continued investment in advanced manufacturing technology. Moving forward, the company will use the brand name TRG Packaging and Display Solutions. The rebrand marks an exciting

AICC has announced the retirement of Taryn Pyle, Director of Training, Education, and Professional Development, effective June 30, following 25 years of dedicated service to the Association and the independent packaging industry. Throughout her tenure, Taryn played a transformative role in advancing AICC’s mission through education, leadership development, member engagement, and professional growth initiatives. Her

London Packaging Week has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its 2026 conference program, bringing together senior leaders from global brands, retailers, sustainability organizations, creative studios, and design consultancies to explore how packaging is evolving from a functional discipline into a strategic business driver. Taking place on September 16-17 at Excel London, the event

Halfway to 2030, the world remains far off track to halt deforestation.   The newly released 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment offers the clearest picture yet of global progress toward ending forest The post Bridging Global Forest Accountability with CommodityMap’s Actionable Insights  appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

TSC members and partners kicked off the new year by coming together in St. Augustine, Florida for our annual Sustainability Leadership Institute retreat. Representatives from leading retailers, brands, and academia The post TSC Sustainability Leadership Institute 2025 Recap appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

We’re excited to announce significant updates to our agricultural production data layers, incorporating both the USDA’s 2023 Cropland Data Layer (CDL) and MapSPAM 2020 into CommodityMap. These updates bring important The post Important Updates to Our Agricultural Production Data  appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

On December 6, 2024, The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) was recognized with the President’s Award for Sustainability from Arizona State University (ASU) during the annual President’s Awards ceremony. The event celebrated The post The Sustainability Consortium Honored with ASU President’s Award for Sustainability  appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

A Powerful and Free Tool Designed to Help Companies Gain Deeper Insights Into Their Agricultural Supply Chains Background In today’s globalized economy, companies face unprecedented challenges in maintaining transparency throughout The post Tackling Supply Chain Transparency: TSC’s CommodityMap Empowers Companies appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

The Sustainability Consortium Receives Prestigious 2024 President’s Award for Sustainability from Arizona State University TEMPE, AZ – August 12, 2024 – The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) has been honored with the The post The Sustainability Consortium Receives 2024 President’s Award for Sustainability appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

Syngenta and The Sustainability Consortium’s sustainability reporting tools and frameworks are further aligned to streamline value chain reporting and data collection for additional product categories. TEMPE, Ariz. –The Sustainability Consortium The post Sustainability Tools Expand Alignment to Reduce Reporting Burden and Increase Data Harmonization for Food and Agriculture Suppliers appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

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While The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) applauds the recent news that the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure guidance requires many publicly traded companies to start disclosing their Scope The post Drive for Scope 3 Measurement and Disclosure Not Stopping appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.

February 6, 2024 Trust In Food™ and The Sustainability Consortium explore data collection and sharing within pork and row crop producers, find gaps worth exploring.  Lenexa, Kan., (February 7, 2024) – Amid The post Industry Partnership Unveils Barriers and Opportunities in Sustainability Data Collection Throughout Pork Supply Chain appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium.