Sustainability

Circularity, Innovation Drive Metal Packaging Growth

Rigid metal packaging, already a formidable option for foods and beverages, is readying a new cadre of reusable, refillable, recloseable, and sculpted containers for the 2030s.

August 16, 2023

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Flexible packaging

Amcor, Mondelēz International, and Licella Partner to Promote Circular Economy

Amcor Flexibles North America

Collaboration supports construction of one of Australia’s first advanced recycling facilities—an important step toward net-zero packaging waste.

August 16, 2023

Flexible packaging

Berry Global Appoints Kevin Kwilinski Chief Executive Officer

Berry Global Group, Inc.

Stephen Sterrett, Lead Independent Director, was named Chairman of the Board. Tom Salmon will retire from his roles as CEO and Chairman but will remain through the end of the calendar year in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.

August 15, 2023

Protective/transport packaging

2023 ISTA European Packaging Symposium: Session Preview

International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)

The 9th edition of the ISTA European Packaging Symposium will be held 27-28 September 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel. Hear from speakers from Hello Fresh, Ring, and more!

August 15, 2023

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

New Clamshell Container Reduces Damaged Parts by 97%

Powell Electronics adopts a patented new clamshell container with reclosable locking mechanism to ship delicate parts damage-free and reduce labor and packaging costs by 90%.

August 11, 2023

Plastics/resins

Toray Plastics Announces Key Management Appointments

Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

Christopher Roy was appointed CEO of Toray Plastics (America), Christopher Voght was promoted to vice president and general manager, Torayfan Division, and Lisa Ahart was named senior vice president, U.S. Corporate Human Resources, Toray Industries.

August 10, 2023

Sustainability

Fastenal Teams with Trex to Turn Used Plastic into Outdoor Building Products

Fastenal

Fastenal has invested more than $300,000 in equipment and infrastructure in its U.S. distribution centers to efficiently bale and consolidate used PE film for recycling by Trex.

August 10, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo’s Sports Partnerships Drive Sustainability Wins

A collaboration between PepsiCo and the European soccer association builds upon years of progress in reducing packaging waste from sporting events with the debut of reusable packaging and biodegradable cups.

August 9, 2023

Cartons and boxes

Petit Pot’s Design Refresh Leads to a Better Board

Sure, the pack redesign was an aesthetic improvement. But it also allowed the brand to consider more sustainable options, like PCR material in both the glass and the paperboard.

August 8, 2023

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MHI to Showcase Small-batch Blister Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations (MHI)

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #SL-6808! MHI’s cost-effective Eagle-LP blister machine is ideal for stability tests and R&D efforts as well as for clinical trials and small-scale startup production.

August 7, 2023

Plastics/resins

Dudley Jones Appointed Sales Director for Aquapak Polymers Ltd

Aquapak Polymers

Jones has over 30 years of flexible packaging experience, and in his new role, he will promote end applications for Aquapak Polymers’ polymer, Hydropol.

August 7, 2023

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RRD to Debut Packaging Solution Investments at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

RRD (R.R. Donnelley & Sons)

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #N-9201! R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. will showcase its recent investments in packaging solutions.

August 7, 2023

Containers & Closures

Switch to Paper Canister for Organic Fiber Meets Consumer, Retailer Preferences

Organic India dispenses with its flexible pouch in favor of a paperboard canister for its psyllium fiber for greater customer convenience and brand packaging alignment.

August 7, 2023