Necessity is the mother of invention and there’s no shortage of creativity and innovation in the packaging sector. Here’s a snapshot of some exciting innovations from 2022, picked by Packaging Digest editors. Patent holders range from The Coca-Cola Co. and Campbell Soup to Fresenius Kabi and Procter & Gamble.

On the equipment side, there are ideas for better beverage dispensing at retail, modular bottle blow molding, and ultrasonic sealing. And on the packaging side, there’s everything from a more environmentally friendly snack bag and a handled pouch for more manageable dispensing, to a more durable pharmaceutical glass.

Click through for a glimpse of an assortment of leading-edge advancements that are poised to propel the packaging industry forward.