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Sustainable Packaging

Aldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic Cartons

Aldi adopts SIG’s Terra Alu-free carton packs for its Rio d’oro juice line, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 29% with the world’s first aluminum-free full-barrier aseptic carton made from over 80% paper.

July 24, 2025

Bio-based

Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems

This specialty coffee roaster saw an opportunity when a customer asked for compostable packaging materials. “We’re heavily invested into doing this right,” says the firm’s president.

July 11, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico Shows Packaging’s Frontline Role in 2D Barcode Ascendency

At GS1 Connect, Coca-Cola’s Ryan Vann and Schnucks’ Mike Wait shared lessons from piloting 2D barcodes on Topo Chico, revealing why the shift from 1D to 2D is a careful evolution—not a quick flip—for even the biggest brands.

June 13, 2025

Logistics/Supply Chain

Live at GS1: Walmart, Brands Leverage Variable Label Data for FSMA 204

At GS1 Connect, leaders from Walmart, Conagra, and The Fishin’ Co. explored how FSMA 204 is reshaping traceability—and why packaging lines, labelers, and data systems must evolve to meet new retailer and regulatory demands.

June 11, 2025

Coding & Marking

CIJ Printing Upgrade Underway at Yuengling

From date codes on the bottoms of cans to codes that go on reusable kegs to codes printed on paperboard cartons, this brewery is investing in CIJ printing.

May 23, 2025

Bio-based

Live at Rethinking Materials: Mad Coffee's Compostable Pods Prove a Concept

Genecis Bioindustries launched its second consumer brand, Mad Coffee, in easy-to-open pods. The company engineers bacteria to make biodegradable PHA plastic that form the basis of these instant coffee pods. The material composition is PHA + PLA + BioPBS.

May 14, 2025

Package Design

The Clear Can Conundrum

Although eye-catching from a marketing standpoint, beverage producers struggle to crack the code on a cost-effective and sustainable way to package beverages in clear cans.

April 29, 2025

Beverage

How Equipment Can Ease Beverage Packaging Workforce Woes

Beverage company representatives believe increased development of equipment can help make up for industry labor issues.

April 25, 2025

Beverage

Three Trends Beverage Packagers Must Watch to Meet Demand

Beverage company representatives outline three focus areas that help packagers adapt to consumer demands.

April 18, 2025

Sustainable Packaging

Target Launches Paper Bottle in 1200 Stores with Own-Brand Wine

Assuming the format is the same as or very similar to previous commercial rollouts, it's functionally bag-in-box. In this case, the “box” portion begins as a die-cut and geometrically creased blank of printed paperboard.

April 17, 2025

Beverage

Beverage Innovations Report

Discover the latest advancements in can and bottle packaging from PACK EXPO.

April 16, 2025

Dairy

Dairy Food & Beverage Innovations Report

Discover the latest advancements in dairy food and beverage packaging and processing from PACK EXPO.

April 16, 2025