Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Extends Market Reach for Recyclable Fresh-Food-To-Go Packaging to North America

ProAmpac is building on the European success of Rapid Action Packaging’s (RAP) fresh-food-to-go packaging portfolio by expanding into North America.

May 1, 2021

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Sustainability

Aluminum Bottles, Aromatherapy Scents Elevate the Hand Wash Category

Wanting to keep the planet both pretty and healthy, premium, vegan-friendly brand Raw Sugar introduces a new aromatherapeutic hand wash line in a 100% recyclable aluminum bottle.

April 30, 2021

Sustainability

Masstige Hair Care Brand Moves to Aluminum for Full Line

Plant-based hair care brand Eva NYC addresses sustainable beauty’s biggest issue—non-recyclable packaging—with vibrant, new 100% recyclable aluminum bottles.

April 28, 2021

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Releases its First Sustainability Report

Liquibox

In this report, the company is publicly stating its mission to inspire change in packaging preference and create a safer and more sustainable future.

April 26, 2021

Sustainability

New Hand Soap and Sanitizer Clean Up with Aluminum Bottle

Hand soap company Hand in Hand packs its ‘sustainable suds’ in colorful, modern aluminum bottles, a move it says helped propel a growth in sales of 1,000% YOY.

April 26, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Five Ways to Drive Design and Meet Sustainability Goals

Packaging is in the consumer spotlight, driving companies to rethink their strategies for sustainability.

April 26, 2021

Sustainability

Post-COVID Consumer Trends and Their Effect on CPGs Today | Digital Printing Lets Brands Promote Inclusion with Themed Short Runs

Today's Take Five Video: Brands are being asked to take a stance on environmental and social issues. Packaging is a great vehicle to promote those stances. Digital printing allows for short runs of timely, socially themed packs when these occasions arise.

April 23, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Nature Valley is First in Snack Bar Category with 100% Recyclable Film

General Mills’ new polyethylene-based film wrap for Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars is certified to carry the How2Recycle label for Store Drop-Off systems.

April 23, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Recycling on Everyone’s Radar

Recycling of packaging has been ubiquitous for decades, and yet, its systems have many moving parts, often confuse consumers, and could be more effective at recovering packages.

April 23, 2021

Sustainability

World Packaging Organisation, World Design Organization Collaborate to Support Sustainable Packaging

World Packaging Organisation

WPO (World Packaging Organisation) and WDO (World Design Organization) announce their first joint initiative following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last year.

April 22, 2021

Podcasts

unPACKED Podcast: Hall of Fame Packaging Tech Trends in 2021

Listen to the unPACKed with Packaging World podcast for Pat Reynold's top technology trends from PACK EXPO Connects.

April 22, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé Achieves ‘Paperization’ of Confectionery Packaging

Transitioning from plastic to paper for 419 SKUs of its Smarties brand chocolate candies requires extensive R&D in new materials, new package designs, equipment compatibility, and recycling potential for Nestlé.

April 21, 2021

Sustainability

CMG Plastics Expands In-mold Labeling Capabilities

CMG Plastics

A new high-speed Ilsemann Automation In-Mold Labeling System is now fully operational at CMG’s N.J. facility.

April 21, 2021