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Despite its gradual growth, digital printing has shaken up the packaging world in recent years. But what does the future look like?

When digital and conventional technologies share space in a print shop, using both to their full potential requires the right balance.

Want an up-close look at the future of packaging? The latest technology will be on display in Düsseldorf.

For 100 years, Mr. Peanut has remained largely unchanged, gracing Planters' nuts packaging with his trademark top hat, monocle and cane. But with help from HP, Planters' packaging will feature 3 million unique labels to celebrate this milestone.

The debut HP Inkspiration Award winners were unveiled at Dscoop San Antonio. Awards were presented to packaging and commercial printers who demonstrated innovative digital printing.

Coca-Cola is launching a new campaign “Share a Coke and a Song,” which will feature personalized Coke bottles with song lyrics.

In a live webcast from Tel Aviv, Israel, HP Indigo General Manager Alon Bar-Shany provided details on HP's plans for drupa 2016. For the packaging market, this includes a new high-speed label press and upgrades to the HP Indigo 20000 and HP Indigo 30000.

HP has unveiled its HP Indigo 8000 digital press, which it says offers end-to-end label production at twice the speeds previously available.

In Xeikon's first major show since it was acquired by Flint Group, the company has announced its headlining products that will be on display at drupa 2016. These include the Trillium One press, the Folding Diecut Unit and the Xeikon 9800.

Indiana's love of basketball is no secret — especially in March. Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewery has partnered with Century Label, which used HP digital printing technology to produce custom basketball-themed graphics for a seasonal beer.