In the early part of summer 2020, packaging professionals were occupied with two main concerns — the coronavirus and its implications, and sustainability — as deduced from the topics of our best-read articles in the month of June.
Hormel introduces new packaging designs for a trio of Skippy Peanut Butter products. The multi-serve squeeze pouch, squat jar, and "No Sugar Added" label expand the product's convenience and versatility for snacking.
New technology sorts through the recycling complexities of PET, HDPE, PP, and shrink-sleeved bottles to establish a pathway to improved identification and recovery.
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From an extremely smart DIY flavored water to labels with a cause, this eight-pack gallery of beverage bottles, cans, and jars includes a couple of world’s firsts.
Richard’s Rainwater, claimed as the most sustainable bottled water company on earth, eliminates plastic bottles in favor of glass and aluminum packaging.
The global pandemic has disrupted most people’s personal and professional lives. A food-packaging insider explains how the COVID-19 situation will continue to alter the high packaging-consumption food and beverage markets.
As ecommerce sales have increased during the COVID-19 stay-at-home directive, consumers are paying more attention to the sustainability of packaging for their shipments. And brands have plenty of eco-options now, too.
Responding to the need for alternative protective packaging products, the global molded fiber industry has recently increased production of molded fiber products to replace many non-renewable materials currently used in packaging for foodservice...
Executives from The Clorox Co., Nestlé and entrepreneur Soapply share insights into the sustainability and cleanliness of reusable packages for products sold through Loop’s shopping platform, especially in a post-pandemic world.
