E-commerce/D2C packaging

Corrugated packaging market forecast to increase from $315 billion to $380 billion by 2023

E-commerce, sustainability and digital printing help demand for corrugated to grow 3.5% to 4% annually, says a new study, The Future of Corrugated Packaging to 2023, from Smithers-Pira.

August 21, 2018

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Sustainable Packaging

Video: So Cal retail development kicks off recyclable paper cup initiative

Pacific City retail development debuts a new recyclable paper cup that is part of a closed-loop recycling initiative launched in Southern California.

August 20, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Experiential packaging in e-commerce

Greg Tucker wants CPGs to know that it’s time to up the game and start making packaging more exciting.

August 16, 2018

Contract Packaging

CPA awards over $6,500 in scholarships

In memory of its founding father, Tom Bacon, the CPA awards scholarships totaling more than $6,500 to students pursuing a degree in the packaging field.

August 15, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Consumer education is key for kids’ beverage marketer

In this First Person interview, Matt Swanson, Rethink Brands’ Co-Founder and CEO, discusses the company’s brand investment and the importance of reaching consumers in a product segment that’s been stagnant for years.

August 14, 2018

Sustainability

Corrugated plays pivotal role in e-commerce supply chain equation

The packaging industry needs to get a clear picture of where the growth is, and the public needs to learn about environmental footprint.

August 13, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Bolder sustainable packaging commitments from Kraft Heinz

Company aims to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025 and increase its use of recycled materials, and pledges to set science-based GHG reduction targets.

August 4, 2018

Contract Packaging

Pii captures lightning in a serialized bottle

Track-and-trace systems at Pharmaceutics International, Inc. integrate into its existing packaging lines, helping the CDMO become serialization-ready.

August 2, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo commits $10 million to jumpstart residential recycling challenge

All In On Recycling challenge aims to recycle nearly 2 million tons of material, including 7 billion bottles and cans, resulting in a greenhouse gas avoidance of 5.5 million tons of CO2.

July 31, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Build consumer trust with clean packaging

With consumer concern growing around food packaging safety, brand owners can build trust by proactively developing an approach to ‘clean packaging’ and communicating it to consumers.

July 30, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Crab shells and tree fiber: A replacement for PET film?

Researchers create a flexible, strong, transparent, and compostable film made from crab shells and tree fibers, which they believe could replace plastics such as PET for flexible packaging.

July 26, 2018

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Shoppers dish on e-commerce packaging

New survey says 34% of shoppers return online purchases due to packaging. Meanwhile, e-commerce is boosting demand for insulated packaging.

July 26, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Aramark pledges reduction in single-use plastics

The foodservice management company is the latest to disavow single-use plastics, committing to significantly reducing the use of these items across its global operations by 2022.

July 25, 2018