Snack manufacturers look to incorporate digital controls and high-tech automation to reduce the costs of their packaging ...

After reaching for a mashed banana at the bottom of my backpack too many times to count, I've finally realized I need a lesson in snack packing on hikes (and probably some tips on packing in general).

As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you. By Kim Severson If it seems ...