Plastics/resins

Swiss Miss is First in Cocoa with Recyclable Tub

The new, recyclable package uses a tapered, space-efficient cube design that reduces the package’s carbon footprint by 98 metric tons each year versus the previous round canister.

September 16, 2020

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Flexible packaging

Bold, Appetizing Packaging for New Tyson Product in Europe

The new range of 28 products for foodservice uses strong black branding for the Speciality tier and ‘confident’ red for the Core, along with mouth-watering photography and a clear window to the product.

September 15, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Mpac Group plc Acquires Switchback Group Inc.

Mpac Group

Mpac Group plc, a global packaging solutions group, has acquired Switchback Group Inc., a provider of packaging machinery and automation solutions to the food and beverage and healthcare markets.

September 10, 2020

Protective/transport packaging

Pact, LLC Joins COSTHA

PACT

Pact, LLC joined the Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA), an industry association devoted to promoting dangerous goods transportation compliance both domestically and abroad.

September 10, 2020

Sustainability

INX International Reinforces its Commitment to Sustainability

INX International Ink Co.

INX Europe’s decision to join CEFLEX, the European-based flexible packaging consortium, is the latest example of how INX International is enhancing its support of a two decade long commitment to sustainable and corporate social responsibility practices.

September 4, 2020

Sustainability

Large-Format PET Bottled Water Closure Helps Sustain Sales During Pandemic

Transforming large, rigid containers into convenient, at-home dispensers, this closure is differentiating feature for islanders seeking to stock up on water during pandemics and hurricanes.

September 3, 2020

Material handling

DataLase and Macsa ID Announce Partnership

DataLase Ltd

DataLase announced a distribution agreement with Macsa ID where both companies will offer a complete solution to brands and converters utilizing DataLase’s coding and marking technologies and Macsa’s global distribution network.

September 3, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Refillable and Reusable Packaging Study

A new report from UK packaging consultancy, ThePackHub, provides analysis and insight from a global perspective. The review includes a summary of more than 140 of the latest refillable and reusable packaging innovations from around the world.

September 2, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Maxwell House Launches 'Zero Waste' Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Pods

Canadian icon Maxwell House has always told us that it's, "Good to the last drop." Now, thanks to a 100% compostable pod innovation launch, it says it's "Good to the last drop. And long after."

September 1, 2020

Sustainability

Luxury and Sustainability Coexist in Fashion Mystery Box

Sustainable e-commerce fashion brand Heat gets a sophisticated, luxury shipper with a metal closure that can be removed for recycling.

August 31, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Insert Extends Avocado Shelf Life By Two to Four Days

Mission Produce launches a post-harvest program that uses a food-safe, biodegradable packaging insert to extend the shelf life of avocados while minimizing operational impact to the supply chain.

August 31, 2020

Operational Excellence

Recyclable, Mono-Material Packaging Film on Growth Trajectory

A new report predicts the mono-material plastic packaging film market will grow at a 3.8% CAGR through 2025, reaching $70.9 billion.

August 28, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Georgia-Pacific to Manufacture Recyclable Mailers for E-commerce

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated

Georgia-Pacific began manufacturing curbside recyclable paper padded mailers for e-commerce at its recently opened Arizona facility.

August 27, 2020