Bio-based

Sustainability ‘Baked in’ to New Paper Packaging for Frozen Bread

European baker Lantmännen Unibake switches from a plastic bag for its frozen bread shipments, integrating a paper barrier into its corrugated case instead.

November 21, 2023

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Sustainable Packaging

FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS

The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.

November 20, 2023

Bagging & Pouching

A Look at Converters of Flexible Barrier Packaging

These converters are construction specialists.

November 20, 2023

Digital Printing

Abbott Label Installs an HP Indigo Digital Press to Diversify Its Offerings

HP Indigo

Abbott Label invested in an HP Indigo 6K digital press that will advance its production capabilities by leveraging its printing capabilities.

November 17, 2023

Sustainability

WestRock, ENGIE Sign Agreement to Add Renewable Energy to U.S. Grid

Smurfit Westrock

Texas-based solar projects to support WestRock’s pursuit of science-based targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

November 15, 2023

Digital Printing

Sutherland Packaging Hires Jake Sutherland as Chief Innovation Officer

Sutherland Packaging

Sutherland will be primarily responsible for stewarding a culture of innovation and accelerating growth, while aligning with longer-term business objectives.

November 14, 2023

Flexible packaging

Morris Packaging Achieves 2023 Sustainability Goal With Recyclable Flexible Packaging

Morris Packaging

Morris Packaging now offers 100% recyclable flexible packaging that also contains 20% recycled content. This aligns with its 2025 pledge of offering a sustainable property for 100% of our packaging.

November 14, 2023

Flexible packaging

Premium Labels & Packaging Solutions (PLPS) Announces Key Management Appointments

Premium Label & Packaging Solutions (PLPS)

Chris Payne was appointed CEO and Leslie Gurland was appointed VP of Sales and Marketing. They will focus on optimizing and aligning the sales, marketing, and operations of PLPS’ eight locations.

November 13, 2023

Flexible packaging

UPM Specialty Papers Enables Pet Food Brands to Create Recyclable, PFAS-free Paper Packaging

UPM Specialty Papers

UPM Specialty Papers is responding to the growing pet food market’s need to transform traditional packaging solutions by offering paper-based alternatives for plastics and packages that contain soon to be phased out PFAS chemicals.

November 10, 2023

Containers

Luxury Bottled Water Overcomes rPET Design Limitations

Entrepreneurs’ vision of a 100% rPET bottle with a flat, ergonomic shape and convex front panel for premium water brand NEUE puts packaging suppliers’ manufacturing expertise to the test.

November 10, 2023

Operational Excellence

State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening

Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.

November 10, 2023

Plastics/resins

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Releases Global Trends Report

Plastics Industry Association

PLASTICS' Global Trends report underscores the strong global demand for plastics.

November 9, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Navigating the Future of Recycling: The Role of Dynamic Labels

Dynamic labels and QR codes on packaging are enhancing consumer understanding of recycling practices and adapting to local regulations, as industry leaders collaborate to refine these tools.

November 8, 2023