Anne Marie MohanSustainabilityPeanut butter on tap?Independent U.K. supermarket offers new Unpackaged line of up to 200 everyday essentials on-tap, complementing its Plastic Free Zones, which include 2,380 products in non-plastic packaging.October 25, 2019SustainabilityRoadmap Aims to Address Systemic Issues in the U.S. Recycling SystemA newly-released report from The Recycling Partnership, endorsed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, seeks to catalyze the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.October 25, 2019Materials & containersUnilever/Sabic Partnership Created to Keep Plastic in the LoopPartnership results in packaging that uses recycled content from advanced recycling technologies for leading brands that include Magnum, Knorr, and REN Clean Skincare.October 25, 2019Materials & containersP&G Home Care Brands in Europe to Use Up to 100% PCR by Early 2020P&G announces it will be making 300 million bottles per year for its Fairy dish detergent and Flash and Viakal surface cleaners out of recycled plastic by early 2020.October 24, 2019SustainabilityDove’s new initiatives will reduce the use of virgin plastic by 23,000-plus tons per yearDove announces new initiatives as part of its 2025 commitment to reduce plastic waste, which include a move to 100% recycled plastic bottles, and plastic-free packs for its beauty bar.October 21, 2019Flexible packagingColor Drives Graphics for Organic BBQ SauceNew BBQ sauce line in a new, inverted pouch for Uncle Dougie’s requires packaging graphics that differentiate it on shelf while aligning with the company’s legacy bottled products.October 21, 2019Flexible packagingSerendipity Strikes a Third Time with SustainabilityIn analyzing the sustainability of the new inverted squeeze pouch for its BBQ sauce, Uncle Dougie’s is surprised to learn of its environmental impact versus glass jars.October 21, 2019HomeThe Dos and Don’ts of Beer PackagingTroy Wade, co-founder and Strategy Director of brand design firm Brown&co, shares some of the biggest mistakes both heritage and craft beer brands make in designing their packaging and offers insight how to better appeal to consumers.October 19, 2019Materials & containersSmirnoff Bottle Captures Symbolism of Day of the DeadA limited-edition flavor uses graphic patterns, vibrant colors, and digital and hand-crafted illustrations to pay tribute to the Mexican customs and traditions that surround the Day of the Dead.October 17, 2019Materials & containersFIJI Water Unveils Multifaceted Plan to Reduce its Use of PlasticInitiatives include the use of 100% recycled plastic in all its water bottles by 2025 and the introduction of 2.5- and 5-gal containers that will reduce its use of plastic by up to 76%.October 16, 2019Page 1 of 243Next PageTop StoriesPackage DesignIoPP’s AmeriStar Awards Highlight 2022 Packaging AchievementsSustainability remains a primary packaging innovation driver, but function, user-friendliness, consumer experience, aesthetics, and convenience don’t take a back seat in this year’s crop of award winners.Primary packagingAutomating Cannabis Pre-Rolls Supercharges ProductionPMMI newsOpX Offers Updated FAT GuidanceMaterials & containersP&G, Coca-Cola, and McCormick Develop Innovative Recycling PracticesSponsor ContentSafe, Productive, and Efficient Robotics
