Recycling

Fresh Ramen's clear container differentiates from polystyrene predecessors

A transparent, artfully shaped thermoformed polypropylene container shows off fresh, never-frozen ingredients, communicating that this isn't the ramen you remember from the college dorms.

July 31, 2019

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Sustainability

Sustainably-sourced chocolate packaged in equally green paperboard

Finnish confectionery selects lightweight paperboard with sensory properties from sustainably managed forests for its new line of premium chocolate bars.

July 31, 2019

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AWT launches portfolio of sustainable label and packaging materials

AWT Labels & Packaging, Inc. (AWT) launched the Terrene line of sustainable label and packaging materials designed to meet the increasing call for earth-friendly packaging options by AWT customers and consumers.

July 30, 2019

Cartons and boxes

Redesign enhances appetite appeal of organic frozen foods brand

A new package design for Beetnik Foods aims to improve the product’s shelf presence and overall appetite appeal while leveraging the USDA Organic label in a more prominent space.

July 30, 2019

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US flexible packaging to reach $392 billion by 2023

July 29, 2019

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Bunting Magnetics Co. celebrates 60th anniversary

Bunting Magnetics Co. will celebrate its 60th anniversary on August 3, 2019.

July 24, 2019

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Priority Plastics invests in new machinery

Priority Plastics invested over $5 million dollars in equipment, molds, training, and technology for a new high speed tight head machine in its Portland, IN facility.

July 22, 2019

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TC Transcontinental releases its Corporate Social Responsibility Plan

TC Transcontinental released its 2019-2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Plan titled Acting Together.

July 22, 2019

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Metsä Board’s takeaway packaging recognized at Finnish competition

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, announced that its modular takeaway packaging, targeted at restaurants’ takeaway services, was recognized at the Helsinki Wholesale market area’s innovation competition.

July 16, 2019

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Trex Co. offers free recyclability testing for PE packaging applications

NexTrex™ testing program aims to clarify and identify acceptable material for inclusion in Trex Recycling Programs.

July 16, 2019

Sustainability

Six trends driving the growth of the global bioplastics packaging market

Among the trends identified are the state of the plastics recycling business environment, increased demand for polymers from natural materials, and the introduction of new technologies.

July 16, 2019

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Tekni-Plex purchases Geraldiscos

A Tekni-Plex subsidiary purchased Brazilian closure liner manufacturer Geraldiscos, which will become part of Tekni-Plex’s Tri-Seal business.

July 15, 2019

Containers

Top six drivers for the growing wine-in-a-can market

New study looks at the drivers and motivations of wine-in-a-can consumers, identifying those areas winemakers should focus on to build their canned wine sales.

July 13, 2019