Food

Pactiv Evergreen Acquired by Novolex for $6.7 Billion

Novolex announced the acquisition of Pactiv Evergreen, which will enhance its food and beverage packaging capabilities with over 250 brands and 39,000 combined SKUs.

December 9, 2024

Industries: Page 3

Labeling

FDA and USDA Seek Input on Food Date Labeling Practices

The FDA and USDA have issued a Request for Information to gather insights on food date labeling practices, aiming to address consumer confusion and reduce food waste.

December 4, 2024

Packaging line integration

What Snack Producers Want in Their Machinery

Consumer trends like on-the-go products are swaying snack producers’ needs in both packaging and processing machinery.

November 25, 2024

Consumer packaged goods

Amcor Acquires Berry for $8.4B, Combining Packaging Giants

The merger creates a global leader in consumer packaging solutions, with a broader flexible film and converted film offering for customers, a scaled containers and closures business and a global healthcare portfolio.

November 19, 2024

Package design

Kraft Heinz Faces Legal Challenge Over Mac & Cheese Labeling

A federal judge has ruled that Kraft Heinz must address allegations of misleading consumers about artificial preservatives in its Mac & Cheese product

November 15, 2024

Bakery/Snack

New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast

One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.

November 12, 2024

PACK EXPO

Compact Cartoner Makes its Debut

The Spartan M-Pro is a super compact cartoner designed chiefly for the cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical industries that features a two-stage pick and erect system.

November 11, 2024

Recycling

Mono-material, Aseptic, Food Contact HDPE/rHDPE Carton

Fully recyclable HDPE mono-material barrier packaging range as a ‘sustainable alternative to beverage cartons.'

November 11, 2024

Package Design

Diageo and Nestlé Increase Inclusivity with Accessible QR code

Major brands have implemented Accessible QR (AQR) codes across several product lines to improve user experiences and inclusivity in product information access.

September 30, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

United Center Partners to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

The United Center, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks collaborated with Culligan International to replace single-use plastic water bottles with recyclable aluminum alternatives.

September 20, 2024

Protective/transport packaging

Temperature-Controlled Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions Market Worth 8.64 Billion by 2031

Growth is fueled by the rising number of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, including biologics, vaccines, and specialty treatments.

September 19, 2024

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

ProMach Launches Wine & Spirits Solutions Group

The group offers comprehensive processing and packaging solutions for the wine and spirits industry, supported by a global team of experts.

September 18, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Patagonia Partners with Canopy’s Pack4Good Initiative For Sustainable Alternative Packaging

The collaboration with the non-profit aims to reduce Patagonia's reliance on trees by utilizing agricultural waste as a sustainable alternative.

September 12, 2024