Contract Packaging

CCB Packaging Founder Dave Canfield Has Passed

David “Dave” Alyn Canfield, who spent more than a half of a century involved in packaging, leaves a lasting impact on the industry.

August 14, 2024

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Shrink wrapping

Packaging Pioneer Alain A. Cerf Passes Away

Polypack Inc.

The founder of Polypack, Alain Cerf, leaves an enduring legacy of innovation and dedication to the packaging industry.

August 14, 2024

Recycling

Blue Bunny Opts for Translucent, Recyclable Pints

Blue Bunny expanded its Twist Cones soft-serve frozen treat line into 16-oz single-serve, freezer-grade twist pints that use cups that are translucent to help display the two-tone ice cream. Both the cups (PP) and closures are widely recyclable (HDPE).

August 12, 2024

Sustainability

STUDY: The Hidden Costs of Glass and Rethinking Sustainable Packaging

A recent report suggests that glass, often perceived as the most sustainable packaging, is among the least eco-friendly due to its high energy demands in production and recycling.

August 1, 2024

Recycling

Klöckner Pentaplast Achieves Industry First with RecyClass Certification

Klöckner Pentaplast

kp becomes first food packaging company to receive closed loop certification for rPET trays, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging.

July 31, 2024

Recycling

PepsiCo’s Sunbites Bag Uses 50% Chemically Recycled Content

Available in the U.K. and Ireland, the bag is the result of a collaboration of multiple supply chain partners and helps PepsiCo close the loop between plastic and recycled content.

July 31, 2024

Recycling

Souvenir Stadium Cups Use 50% rPP from Purification

Churchill Container tests the viability of incorporating polypropylene recycled through a purification process into its reusable souvenir cups for stadiums and entertainment venues.

July 29, 2024

Recycling

Cadbury Uses Certified-Circular BOPP for Chocolate Bars

Cadbury Australia uses chemically recycled content produced through pyrolysis for 500 million of its chocolate bar wraps.

July 26, 2024

Recycling

Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 24, 2024

Recycling

Revolution Appoints New President and CEO

Revolution Sustainable Solutions

Scott Coleman takes reins to accelerate growth in sustainable materials and recycling.

July 23, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Stonyfield is First with All-PE Spouted Pouch

The package, for Stonyfield’s YoBaby refrigerated yogurt, is a mono-material PE structure with PE cap that is recycle-ready per APR design guidelines when the infrastructure becomes available.

July 23, 2024

Flexible packaging

Volpak and Lecta Join Forces to Create Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Volpak

Partnership aims to develop and test eco-friendly papers for flexible packaging, addressing growing consumer demand for sustainable products.

July 22, 2024

Recycling

From Trash to Treasure: New Facility Turns Used Cartons into Sustainable Building Materials

Market demand drives innovative partnerships that will recycle 750 tons of cartons a month.

July 22, 2024