Contract Packaging

Co-man/Co-pack Rides the Wave of Adult Ice Pops, Pouched Alcohol

Adult beverage branding and marketing firm Iconic Brands merges with co-man/co-pack TopPop Packaging to address the rapidly growing market for RTD cocktails and RTF adult ice pops, as well as more healthy options for wine and spirits.

December 9, 2022

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Sustainable Packaging

Global Commitment Signatories to Miss 2025 Plastic Reduction Goals

A new progress report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation confirms that the 1,000 signatories to its Global Commitment will not meet their 2025 plastic reduction goals.

December 5, 2022

Flexible packaging

Glenroy’s STANDCAP Meets Critical Guidance from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)

Glenroy, Inc.

Glenroy announces that after a two-year development process it received critical guidance recognition from APR for its 100% PE recyclable STANDCAP, a completely eco-friendly alternative to rigid plastic and glass bottles.

December 1, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Collaborations Focus on Plastic’s Sustainability Progress

I considered making this column a call for the establishment of a new sustainability collaborative. But so many apparently capable ones exist, I've changed my mind. Here are some important ones to keep an eye on.

November 29, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Kraft Heinz’ Shake ‘N Bake Drops Shaker Bag

Iconic brand opts to discontinue inclusion of a 'shaker' bag, instructing consumers to use durable containers in their own kitchen in order to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste.

November 21, 2022

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Zipper Tape Bagger

Triangle Package Co. has launched its Delta V/F/F/S bagger, featuring a rotatable jaw and zipper tape application capabilities.

November 10, 2022

Flexible packaging

TC Transcontinental Opens State-of-the-Art Recycling Technology Lab

TC Transcontinental Inc.

TC Transcontinental Packaging opened its Recycling Technology Lab at the Art, Science and Technology Research and Applications Center (ASTRA Center) in Menasha, Wisc. It complements the existing state-of-the-art R&D labs at the center.

November 10, 2022

Flexible packaging

Starbucks Elevates Coffee Art with New Packaging Design

In the first new packaging design for its core whole bean coffee roasts in a decade, Starbucks takes its storytelling strategy to new heights.

November 9, 2022

Flexible packaging

Atlantic Packaging Opens Nevada Facility

Atlantic Packaging

The new 34,000 sq ft facility will enable Atlantic Packaging to further support West Coast customers as well as its continued transition to sustainable packaging.

November 8, 2022

Flexible packaging

ePac Flexible Packaging Launches ePacONE

ePac Flexible Packaging

ePac Flexible Packaging launches ePacONE (One Network Everywhere), creating the world's first and largest integrated network of packaging plants across the globe.

November 8, 2022

Flexible packaging

Michael Schaefer Named North Central Regional Sales Manager for Formost Fuji

Formost Fuji Corporation

Schaefer will provide sales support and expertise to the North Central Region, which includes Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

November 8, 2022

Flexibles

Call for Entries: FPA 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition

Flexible Packaging Association

FPA is accepting entries for its 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Deadline for entries is November 16, 2022.

November 8, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic Packaging May Not Be So Bad, After All

McKinsey & Co. conducts a lifecycle analysis of plastic packaging versus alternative materials for a number of applications and finds that the majority of plastic packages offer fewer GHGs.

November 7, 2022