https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/article/22975367/california-sb-54-multiple-routes-to-plastic-reductionPackaging Worlden2026-09-29T02:30:20.000ZLive from SPC Advance 2026: SB 54 Gives CPGs Multiple Paths to Source Reductionhttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/1-source-reduction-2.Rs8Gv0DITf.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70From l. to r., Ellie Moss of Perpetual,  Linnea Whitney Skierski of CalRecycle, Dave Lefebvre of Lefebvre Consulting Inc., Dr. Anja Brandon of the Ocean Conservancy, Dylan de Thomas of The Recycling Partnership discuss the practical implications of meeting California SB 54’s source-reduction requirements during SPC Advance 2026.https://www.packworld.com/trends/package-design/article/22975326/thepackhub-cocacola-transitions-ginger-beer-packaging-to-clear-bottles-head-shoulders-incorporates-hdpe-into-shampoo-bottles-and-arlas-recycled-plastic-cupPackaging Worlden2026-09-28T11:00:00.000ZCoca-Cola Transitions Ginger Beer Packaging to Clear Bottles, Head & Shoulders Incorporates HDPE, and Arla's Recycled Plastic Cuphttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/coca-cola.IhFMITedhW.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The phased rollout began in June 2026 with the 2.25-liter (76.1 fl oz) bottle, while additional Stoney pack sizes will gradually be converted to clear PET over time.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/arla.oPnUnCtI93.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70The plastic cup is made from at least 95% recycled plastic and features a removable, glue-free cardboard sleeve to improve recyclability.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/head-and-shoulders.Yei2QCbcTN.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70For bottles sold in Western Europe, the company introduced packaging containing up to 25% post-consumer recycled plastic.https://www.packworld.com/leaders-new/business-drivers-specialty/contract-packaging/article/22975359/five-pet-food-trends-comans-and-copackers-are-eyeingPackaging Worlden2026-09-28T09:33:00.000ZFive Pet Food Trends Brands and Co-mans Are Eyeinghttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/petfood-processing.s29iKYxTqG.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Pet parents are demanding increased transparency on sourcing from pet brands, a move that impacts co-mans and co-packers.https://www.packworld.com/trends/contract-packaging/article/22975320/sterling-contract-packaging-profiled-in-all-access-tv-seriesPackaging Worlden2026-09-25T17:01:00.000ZSterling Contract Packaging Profiled in 'All Access' TV Serieshttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/sterling-feature.cbTFxod2ri.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70A Sterling CPI worker prepares trays for product loading. The contract packager's approach to streamlining healthcare packaging is being featured on 'All Access' with Andy Garcia, a public television series.https://www.packworld.com/flexibles/bagging-pouching/article/22975172/capri-sun-launches-supersized-big-pouch-for-fansPackaging Worlden2026-09-25T15:00:00.000ZCapri Sun Fans Say, ‘Supersize Me!’; Brand Respondshttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/big-pouch-scale-with-text.KYQfTtRhUW.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Capri Sun developed the limited-edition Big Pouch in response to years of consumer requests for a larger format, using the test to gauge whether the concept could earn a permanent place in the brand’s lineup.https://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/big-pouch-blueprint.YR8jYQcc6a.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Capri Sun’s limited-edition Big Pouch, shown alongside the classic 6-oz format, is designed for a recommended 20-fl-oz fill and adds a resealable zipper while retaining the brand’s familiar yellow straw.https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22975115/mondelz-replaces-115-cookie-products-with-paper-traysPackaging Worlden2026-09-24T15:00:00.000ZMondelēz Shifts 115 Cookie Products From PET to Paper Trayshttps://img.packworld.com/mindful/pmmi/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/09/mondelez-web.CnM6H0VsgG.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Mondelēz says the conversion to paper covers approximately 28,000 tons of cookies produced annually and is the largest packaging sustainability project undertaken in its European bakery category.