Operational Excellence

Alcohol Consumption Habits Shift During COVID-19

New white paper explores how adult beverage consumption and purchase habits have changed during the pandemic, and what to expect in the future.

February 17, 2021

Industries: Page 76

Plastics/resins

Two Better-for-You Brands Get Free Closures for a Year

Sidnee’s Homemade Lemonade and Simply Soupreme are the lucky start-ups awarded with free bottle closures and insights into their businesses in this second annual competition.

February 12, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola Transitions Brands to 100% rPET, Unveils New ‘Sip-Size’ Bottle

Among the innovations rolling out through July 2021 are new 100% rPET bottles, a new 13.2-oz bottle size, enhanced on-pack recycling messaging, and a new aluminum bottle for water.

February 10, 2021

Consumer packaged goods

Adjusting Forecasts: COVID-19 Hurts Apparel, Luxury Goods; Helps Alcohol, Food, Bev

A February 2021 report from the FPA and Euromonitor, reflecting data collected in Nov. 2020, shows how the pandemic impacted different vertical markets in different ways.

February 10, 2021

Sustainability

Walmart Selects IFCO as Exclusive Provider of Reusable Plastic Containers

IFCO U.S.

IFCO Systems (IFCO) and Walmart announced a multi-year business agreement that will expand the retailer’s use of IFCO RPCs and make IFCO Walmart’s exclusive RPC packaging provider for select fresh fruits and vegetables distributed in the U.S.

February 10, 2021

Recycling

Absolut Movement Bottle Encourages Inclusivity

Absolut’s latest limited edition vodka bottle, ‘Absolut Movement,’ aims to inspire people to connect in celebration of inclusivity.

February 4, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Bumble Bee's Culture of Sustainability

Bumble Bee Foods

Jan Tharp, Bumble Bee Seafood CEO, sat down with OEM editor, Stephanie Neil, during PACK EXPO Connects last Fall for an in-depth interview. Here is a one-minute video clip on how to build a culture of sustainability.

February 3, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Loop Reusable/Returnable Packaging Platform Launches in Canada with Retail Partner Loblaw

Loop’s global expansion continues, bringing waste-free shopping for a range of food and household products, including Loblaw own-brand items, in reusable packaging to Canada

February 1, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Dove’s Sleek New Refillable Deodorant Pack

The global health and beauty brand launches new deodorant packaging that is circular by design, with a reusable stainless-steel case that can be refilled with deodorant sticks.

January 28, 2021

Closures

Spirits Bottle for Veteran-Owned Whiskey Brand Hits its Target

New whiskey brand launched to celebrate all branches of the military uses unique packaging touches throughout, including a canteen-style bottle, a spent cartridge-shaped cap, and a display case designed to look like an ammo crate.

January 22, 2021

Beverage

Rebrand for Italian Winery

Castello del Poggio has a fresh rebrand by drinks design specialist Denomination to elevate its position in the US market and compete with challenger brands from within the sweet wine and Italian sectors.

January 19, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Magnum Tub is First to Use Certified Circular Plastic

The indulgent ice cream brand pioneers the use of recycled plastic, with the material sourced from mixed plastic waste converted to plastic resin feedstock through advanced recycling.

January 14, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Loop and 7th Generation Chat with Packaging World about Returnable/Reusable Packaging

Tom Szaky of Loop and Kelly Murosky from Seventh Generation discuss returnable and reusable packaging options during PACK EXPO Connects last Fall—watch the 8-minute video.

January 12, 2021