Sustainable Packaging

Johnsonville transitions to recycled-content PS meat tray

As part of its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, Johnsonville Sausage has switched to a polystyrene tray that contains 25% recycled material for a range of its products.

May 15, 2016

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Recycling

Which beverage package format will dominate through 2020?

A new market research report estimates the market growth for beverage packaging through 2020 by material, including plastic, glass, paperboard, and metal.

May 14, 2016

Flexibles

From carton to film

MorningStar Farms, a Kellogg’s brand, has introduced innovative flexible film pouches for veggie burgers and veggie nuggets.

May 13, 2016

Labels

SmartMouth triumphs with dual pour-spout delivery

Dual-spout closure mixes two solutions from two bottles, focusing on the consumer user experience, package functionality and materials compatibility.

May 12, 2016

Labels

One-of-a-kind jars for Mr. Peanut

It’s not every day that a talking peanut blows out 100 candles on a cake in Manhattan’s Times Square, but Mr. Peanut made that image a reality as part of Planters year-long celebration of the nuttiest brand icon in history.

May 11, 2016

Flexibles

Kraft Heinz shakes up the dressing aisle

A new 3.2-oz hourglass-shaped stand-up pouch for salad dressing from Kraft Heinz allows consumers to customize their salads Anytime! Anywhere!

May 9, 2016

Containers

Putting the shine back in Turtle Wax

A multi-year packaging design project brings a jumble of trigger bottle styles, colors, and labels under one custom, standardized structure, while energizing the look and feel of the brand.

May 8, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Unilever urges bathroom empties recycling

To meet its goals to maximize recycled content in its packaging, Unilever needs more PCR plastics. A new campaign aims to educate consumers on bathroom empties recycling.

May 3, 2016

Sustainability

Agave is sweeter in 30% plant-based bottle

The first company of its size to switch to a plant-based bottle, Wholesome! transitions from a standard PET bottle to one made with 30% sugarcane.

May 3, 2016

Recycling

Where is craft brewing today?

From statistics to exports to the trend toward aluminum cans, Economist Bart Watson of the Brewers Association shares his insights into the state of the craft brewing movement.

May 2, 2016

Containers

Plastic Technologies teams with HRSflow and ERMO

This partnership will provide a turnkey commercialization path for single-serve beverage and food capsules.

May 2, 2016

Containers

Sam Adams launches nitro beer in a can

Samuel Adams brings forth three beer varieties under its Nitro Project, using widget can technology that delivers the same thick, creamy foam as delivered from draft.

May 2, 2016

Containers

The scoop on new kitty litter container

Private-label cat litter maker Bentonite goes from a stock to a custom HDPE container, engineering in greater aesthetics, strength, and convenience and lowering costs.

May 1, 2016