agi James Cropper partners with Bruichladdich on pioneering whisky packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Made from fully recyclable paper pulp and molded to the shape of Bruichladdich’s proprietary glass bottle, the colored wrap is the first of its kind in the whisky space. Full Article
agi Packaging Fueling Growth of Craft Beer and Spirits Market: PMMI White Paper By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Consumer demands prompt a projected rise in overall unit sales and use of metal, glass, and liquid cartons. Full Article
agi The Dreaming Tree Announces Sustainably Sourced Wines Using Eco-Friendly Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:13 -0500 The relaunched brand, made in collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Grayson Stewart, is rooted in sustainability, from grapes to glass. Full Article
agi A New Era of Packaging Design By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 For brands looking to craft memorable experiences for their customers, interactive packaging is a key strategy that businesses of all sizes can employ to drive deeper connections. Here are some formats that might make sense to apply to your own packaging design in 2024. Full Article
agi Beyond Beverage Packaging: Exploring the Versatility of Aluminum Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 When we hear "cans" and "aluminum," we usually think of beverage packaging. But cans and aluminum have various packaging roles. Here are three cases for their use. Full Article
agi PODCAST | Rethinking Wine Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In this interview, Marian Leitner-Waldman of Archer Roose explains the many advantages of canned packaging for wine. Full Article
agi Albertsons Introduces Flat Bottle Packaging for New Bee Lightly Wines By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:04:09 -0400 This innovative approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on the quality and flavor of wine that customers expect. Full Article
agi Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:20 -0400 A biofriendly new material made from barley starch blended with fiber from sugar-beet waste sees the light of day at the University of Copenhagen – a strong material that turns into compost should it end up in nature. Full Article
agi McLaren Packaging Rolls Out Recyclable Whiskey Tubes to Tackle Waste By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:45 -0400 Innovation addresses a challenge of the presentation tubes that are synonymous with whiskey: Most tubes cannot be easily recycled even though they are made of two of the most widely recycled materials – metal and card. Full Article
agi Shurtape Adds rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes to Its Sustainable Products LineUp By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Made with 90% post-consumer recycled PET film, the new tapes offer a way to dramatically reduce the use of virgin plastics in case sealing operations. Full Article
agi PA Consulting, Searo Labs to produce seaweed-based packaging for global brands By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Searo Labs has formulated a unique family of materials that harness the strengths of seaweed. PA will help to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of the technology. Full Article
agi Carton Service Expands Role in Liquid Gable Carton Packaging Market By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:15:58 -0400 New equipment and new patents are part of this newly designed print, production and test site – one of the few North America locations for liquid-filled cartons. Full Article
agi Unilever boosts investment in packaging R&D to cut virgin plastic By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Company’s aims include increasing the use of recycled plastic content and developing next-generation flexible materials. Full Article
agi Wynn Petfood, Koehler Paper announce packaging first for wet pet food blends By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:26 -0500 Wynn Petfood is now packing its entire product portfolio of premium pet food blends (that are mixed with water at home) and practical snacks for dogs 100% in paper. Full Article
agi An organization that recognizes excellence in packaging has unexpected ties to my geographical roots and one of my favorite bands. By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Now and then I like to reflect on how the packaging industry intersects with my personal background. This seems especially appropriate now since it was approximately one year ago that I became Chief Editor of Packaging Strategies. Full Article
agi Packaging for eCommerce: The Latest Trends Capturing the Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 With more and more consumers shopping online and receiving packages in the mail, brands must work to convey messaging they once may have tried to accomplish through retail displays. Full Article
agi Navigating Sustainable Packaging Solutions for a Greener Future By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 With April 20 approaching, we invited Contempo Specialty Packaging’s Michael Markarian to discuss sustainable packaging options for the cannabis industry, which faces some unique packaging challenges. Full Article
agi New Minnesota EPR law could reshape future packaging waste management policy By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 AMERIPEN supports Minnesota’s packaging EPR law for a number of reasons, most important of which is that it provides for true shared responsibility for recycling costs instead of putting the onus entirely on producers. Full Article
agi Busting the Myths Around Sustainable Luxury Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Can packaging be sustainable and still offer consumers a premium experience? In this column, James Cropper’s Kate Gilpin makes the case that it can. Full Article
agi To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Advances in compostable packaging technology now offer innovative packaging solutions made of plant-based and other compostable plastics to create compostable zippers and closures that offer the same durability and functionality as conventional plastic closures. Full Article
agi European vs. US Packaging: A Cross-Cultural Comparison By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 From tethered caps to a plethora of recycle bins, a trip to Europe this summer revealed a variety of approaches to sustainable packaging. Full Article
agi Packaging Methodologies for a Record-Breaking Holiday Season and Beyond By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 It’s no secret that 2020 has been a year like no other. As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe, Americans had to adjust to a new reality: wearing masks, social distancing and staying home as much as possible. Full Article
agi ProMach Acquires Serpa Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:48:00 -0500 The deal expands ProMach’s secondary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical applications and further enhances its turnkey line integration capabilities. Full Article
agi The Beverage Carton Industry Outlines Sustainable Packaging Commitments By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:18:39 -0400 The ten year roadmap aims for beverage cartons made from renewable and/or recycled material. Full Article
agi Colbert Packaging Expands Capacity with New Eterna Equipment Additions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Adding new blanking die cutters streamlines production and boosts capacity. Full Article
agi ProMach Pharma to Display Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:22:11 -0400 ProMach Pharma provides best-in-class processing and packaging technologies that help customers maximize line efficiencies and product quality. Full Article
agi IWK Packaging Systems Introduces Modular Horizontal Cartoning Machine By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:04:00 -0400 The innovative machine platform can be offered in either intermittent-motion or continuous motion and has the flexibility to handle carton opening from either direction. Full Article
agi Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:26:41 -0500 All cups, lids, containers and cutlery in the new Veridian™ line feature the word “Compostable,” display the BPI Certification Mark signifying that the material is compostable, and include green or brown identification elements like tinting and striping that further help distinguish them from their non-compostable counterparts. Full Article
agi Novolex Announces Investment in OZZI Food Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2024 12:38:58 -0400 As a part of this investment, Eco-Products®, a Novolex business unit and leader in circular solutions for the foodservice industry, will help accelerate the growth of OZZI. Full Article
agi Arcos Dorados Holdings Makes Sustainable Change to McDonald's Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 12:11:37 -0400 JANUS® is an all-natural coating that creates a barrier to grease, water and oxygen when applied to paper for food packaging, like wrap paper, boxes, cups, utensils, K-cups, and straws. Full Article
agi Duni Group Earns Bronze at Environmental Packaging Awards for Fiber Packaging Range By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:37:40 -0400 This accolade underscores Duni Group's commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, solidifying its position as one of the industry's most influential players. Full Article
agi Video: Sustainable Foodservice Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Jamil Bouchareb, founder and CEO of Restaurantware, talks about the company’s products that emphasize sustainability and green ingenuity. Full Article
agi Grab'N'Go Culture: Uncovering Common Threads in Foodservice Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 At Packaging Strategies, we stay on top of packaging innovations. However, it's also important to gain a broader perspective on specific industry segments. Full Article
agi Restaurantware Expands Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging Portfolio By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:03 -0400 New product line provides fully compostable alternatives for over 40 popular packaging items that typically aren't available in compostable varieties – like window boxes and sandwich boxes. Full Article
agi Product Stewardship Institute to Host Webinar on Building Reusable Packaging Systems By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:44:06 -0400 Participants will leave the webinar with recommendations that municipalities, businesses, and organizations can undertake to invest in reusable packaging systems in their communities. Full Article
agi Coveris to Debut Hot-to-Go Packaging Solutions at lunch! 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:56:46 -0400 lunch!, the definitive event for food-to-go, serves as the perfect platform for Coveris to showcase its commitment to developing innovative and sustainable packaging for the sector. Full Article
agi McDonald's Releases Sustainable Packaging for New Mini McFlurry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:59:20 -0400 The four-flap cups are currently available in several other international markets like Canada and Indonesia – and this month, it’s finally time for U.S. fans to try them out. Full Article
agi Colpac launches new line of paperboard food packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:00:07 -0400 Stagione® Light showcases the iconic shape and roll top design of Colpac’s original range, while offering customers lighter products that are manufactured from one piece of paperboard. Full Article
agi Better Earth Acquires Betterbin to Bolster Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Betterbin’s expertise will support Better Earth’s mission to help restaurants and foodservice operators make informed packaging choices that comply with state and local regulations. Full Article
agi Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new carrot products in compostable packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:15:33 -0400 The exciting innovations for retail and foodservice customers include Carrot Shakers, Side Dish Sizzlers, and Soup n' Stewin' Carrots. Beyond offering healthy school lunch options, Bolthouse Fresh products create new possibilities for holiday season entertaining. Full Article
agi 2M Group of Companies to supply Morro™ Coating to Transcend Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:04:00 -0400 The plastic and PFAS-free coating will be manufactured at scale at the 2M Group of Companies facility in Milton Keynes and supplied under its new business venture, Sustainable Packaging Technologies. Full Article
agi Touchstone Pistachio Company Upgrades Packaging with Little Big Brands By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
agi Podcast | Sustainable Snack Food Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 In this episode with Sarah Webber, Sustainable Packaging Engineer at Plastic Ingenuity, we discuss ways to support sustainability in snack food packaging. Full Article
agi Evergreen™ Launches New Look for Frozen Waffle Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:34:30 -0500 Flaunting vibrant colors and a bold new logo, Evergreen’s revamped brand identity reflects the fun and playful essence of the brand. Full Article
agi Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Mars' use of this simulation technology has already reduced the quantity of plastics purchased by Mars for testing by approximately 246 tons. Full Article
agi SkinnyDipped Unveils Brand Redesign with New Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:47:23 -0400 SkinnyDipped has become a brand synonymous with delicious, better-for-you snacks since its launch in 2016 and the next chapter in the brand’s identity is here. Full Article
agi Flamin' Hot revamps packaging, establishes brand of its own By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Frito-Lay's Flamin’ Hot portfolio, encompassing 25 unique products, is coming together as an official brand and stepping out with a fierce new look. Full Article
agi PODCAST | Compostable Popcorn Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Joseph Zeppilli, Co-Founder of Bad Monkey Popcorn, talks about the company’s journey toward creating viable compostable packaging for one of the world’s most popular snack foods. Full Article
agi Mary's Gone Crackers unveils new packaging for Super Seed, Original varieties By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:35:00 -0400 The redesign emphasizes the company's commitment to organic, gluten-free ingredients and introduces new convenient sizes for single and family snacking. Full Article
agi Cooper Street Snacks rebrands its packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:50:00 -0400 This move comes as part of a strategic effort to elevate the brand’s presence in retail environments and enhance its appeal among health-conscious consumers. Full Article