Operational Excellence

Which Consumer Trends Will Be Here to Stay Post-Pandemic?

Experts at the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit discussed how the pandemic has impacted consumers, and which trends are here to stay, including e-commerce, CPG accountability, and sustainability.

July 14, 2021

Sustainability: Page 173

Contract Packaging

GreenSeed Contract Packaging Recognized as Local Leader in Environmental Sustainability

The company was awarded the 2021 Green Ole Award by the Batavia Environmental Commission for making the city more “eco-friendly” through operational initiatives that resulted from its strategic and collaborative partnership with global CPG Danone.

July 12, 2021

Sustainability

Nestlé’s Vittel Water Beta Tests Both a Durable Reusable Bottle and a Paper Bottle

Take Five Video: Vittel® mineral water used the Tour de France to test prototypes for two bottle types: One uses a durable plastic outer shell for reusability, the other uses a paper outer shell for easy recycling. Both use thin film inner liners.

July 9, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé Pushing Sustainability

Two bottles from Nestlé caught my eye this month.

July 9, 2021

Sustainability

Ranpak Announces Investment in Pickle Robot Co.

Ranpak

Ranpak Holdings Corp. announced its investment in Pickle Robot Co., a manufacturer of robots designed for automated sorting, loading, and unloading of packaged goods within logistical lines.

July 9, 2021

Sustainability

Berlin Packaging Names Balaji Jayaseelan Vice President of Sustainability

Berlin Packaging

In this newly-created role, Jayaseelan will be responsible for refining and executing the company's sustainability strategy.

July 7, 2021

Sustainability

DS Smith Appoints Andy Berrisford UK Managing Director, Recycling

DS Smith Packaging Systems

Berrisford will be responsible for the company’s recycling operations in the UK, helping customers to reduce waste and increase recycling rates.

July 6, 2021

Sustainability

Südpack Launches Virtual Exhibition Stand

SÜDPACK

Südpack launched a 24 hours, 365 day virtual exhibition stand presenting its latest product developments and sharing information about the broad portfolio from its sustainability roadmap.

July 6, 2021

Sustainability

AR Packaging and PulPac Expand Partnership to Develop Sustainable Fiber Products

AR Packaging

AR Packaging and PulPac are expanding their partnership and bridging volume capacity to fast-track bringing sustainable and affordable fiber products to market using PulPac’s PulPac PU300 production platform.

July 1, 2021

Sustainability

Goslings Adopts Paperboard Wraparound Carton for Improved Appearance, Sustainability Profile, and Retail Function

This gusseted multipack format is less expensive than fully enclosed packs, while providing brand-endorsed billboard space, retailer-approved can retention, and consumer-favored sustainability bona fides. Co-packer Polar Beverages automated the process.

July 1, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Global Brands Pilot Bottles Made Using ‘Transformational’ Recycling Technology

L’Oréal, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo, and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe pilot the world’s first food-grade PET plastic bottles produced entirely from enzymatically recycled plastic.

June 30, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Views on Produce Packaging

Kingsville, Ont.-based Red Sun Farms is the largest fully integrated high-tech greenhouse company in North America. Director of Marketing and Packaging Leona Neill discusses the firm’s use of more sustainable packaging, including molded fiber.

June 29, 2021

Sustainability

PUMA Partners with Canopy to Protect Forests

Canopy

PUMA has committed to protecting forests around the world when sourcing paper, cardboard, and viscose, as part of its new partnership with not-for-profit environmental organization Canopy.

June 29, 2021