Sustainability

Campbell Soup commits to zero BPA in cans by 2017

After testing hundreds of alternatives to BPA for its can linings, Campbell Soup Company finds safe alternatives that will allow it to complete the transition to zero BPA by mid-2017.

March 31, 2016

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Plastics/resins

In-house blow molding reduces CO2 by 90%

Swedish ketchup producer Orkla brings PET bottle blow molding in-house to reduce its environmental footprint, allow for cold filling, and increase its production line efficiency.

March 21, 2016

Containers

McCormick’s new grinder package

PET container holds large chunks of oregano, basil, and rosemary. A grinder mechanism that’s actually more like a chopper cuts pieces from these chunks right at the moment of use, so aroma and freshness are maximized.

March 18, 2016

Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/Dressings

Bean pouches present a new take on organics

Organic vegetables break category norms though the use of a stand-up pouch and fun and colorful graphics that stand out from the gritty, natural palettes traditionally used.

March 12, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Thermal ink-jet coders provide 60% savings

All-natural dressings and condiments company Tessemae’s switches to thermal ink-jet printers for bottle labels and sachets, cutting its costs by 60% and improving uptime.

February 27, 2016

Containers

Package brings a modern twist

One of Poland's leading producers of mayonnaise, mustards, and sauces, WSP Spolem, has selected a barrier squeeze bottle for its range of products, which are manufactured to proven traditional recipes without the use of preservatives.

January 14, 2016

Flexible packaging

Mayo debuts in a spouted standup pouch

Described as ‘a great addition to the existing Duke’s product line,’ this southern style mayonnaise comes in a shapely recloseable pouch that’s packed in a retail-ready case.

January 5, 2016

Containers

New pasta sauce is premium throughout

Bertolli launches a new pasta sauce line that conveys its super-premium status through label graphics such as a black background, touches of gold, and fresh-ingredient photos.

December 26, 2015

Recycling

McCormick & Co.—perfecting the art of staying relevant

A visit to McCormick & Co.’s Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD, makes it clear that packaging is taken very seriously at this 126-year-old food manufacturer.

December 1, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Waitrose shifts to carton pack

U.K. retailer Waitrose is changing the packaging for its own-label Passata range, from glass jars to a retortable carton pack.

November 18, 2015

Closures

Unilever and Enercon earn Package of the Year award

The Association for Dressings & Sauces recognizes the new Hellmann’s Squeeze Bottle for its innovative design.

November 16, 2015

Containers

Ketchup bottle with style

A barrier PP bottle for ketchup in Germany breaks out of the sea of sameness in a big way.

November 13, 2015

Containers

Healthy meal trend inspires customizable noodle cup

Nissin Foods redesigns its Cup Noodles package to allow consumers to add their own healthy ingredients. New packaging is also microwavable and more sustainable.

August 18, 2015