Avery Dennison Named to Fast Company's 2026 World's Most Innovative Companies List

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY), a global leader in materials science and digital ID solutions, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2026. This honor highlights the company's 'Optica' portfolio, which revolutionizes supply chain visibility and sustainability in the apparel industry. Utilizing RFID, QR codes, and the atma.io platform, Optica provides real-time tracking from manufacturing to retail. The technology is already deployed in 4,500 factories and used by major retailers like JD Sports to prepare for upcoming EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations.