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James Cropper partners with Bruichladdich on pioneering whisky packaging

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.




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Packaging Fueling Growth of Craft Beer and Spirits Market: PMMI White Paper

Consumer demands prompt a projected rise in overall unit sales and use of metal, glass, and liquid cartons.




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The Dreaming Tree Announces Sustainably Sourced Wines Using Eco-Friendly Packaging

The relaunched brand, made in collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Grayson Stewart, is rooted in sustainability, from grapes to glass.




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A New Era of Packaging Design

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.




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Beyond Beverage Packaging: Exploring the Versatility of Aluminum Packaging

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.





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PODCAST | Rethinking Wine Packaging

In this interview, Marian Leitner-Waldman of Archer Roose explains the many advantages of canned packaging for wine.




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Albertsons Introduces Flat Bottle Packaging for New Bee Lightly Wines

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.




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Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging

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.




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McLaren Packaging Rolls Out Recyclable Whiskey Tubes to Tackle Waste

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.




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Shurtape Adds rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes to Its Sustainable Products LineUp

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.




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PA Consulting, Searo Labs to produce seaweed-based packaging for global brands

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.




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Carton Service Expands Role in Liquid Gable Carton Packaging Market

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.




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Unilever boosts investment in packaging R&D to cut virgin plastic

Company’s aims include increasing the use of recycled plastic content and developing next-generation flexible materials.




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Wynn Petfood, Koehler Paper announce packaging first for wet pet food blends

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.




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An organization that recognizes excellence in packaging has unexpected ties to my geographical roots and one of my favorite bands.

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.




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Packaging for eCommerce: The Latest Trends Capturing the Industry

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.




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Navigating Sustainable Packaging Solutions for a Greener Future

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.




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New Minnesota EPR law could reshape future packaging waste management policy

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.




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Busting the Myths Around Sustainable Luxury Packaging

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.




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To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures

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. 




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European vs. US Packaging: A Cross-Cultural Comparison

From tethered caps to a plethora of recycle bins, a trip to Europe this summer revealed a variety of approaches to sustainable packaging.




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Packaging Methodologies for a Record-Breaking Holiday Season and Beyond

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. 




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ProMach Acquires Serpa Packaging

The deal expands ProMach’s secondary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical applications and further enhances its turnkey line integration capabilities.




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The Beverage Carton Industry Outlines Sustainable Packaging Commitments

The ten year roadmap aims for beverage cartons made from renewable and/or recycled material. 




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Colbert Packaging Expands Capacity with New Eterna Equipment Additions

Adding new blanking die cutters streamlines production and boosts capacity.




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ProMach Pharma to Display Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

ProMach Pharma provides best-in-class processing and packaging technologies that help customers maximize line efficiencies and product quality.




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IWK Packaging Systems Introduces Modular Horizontal Cartoning Machine

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.




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Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification

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. 




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Novolex Announces Investment in OZZI Food Packaging

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.  




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Arcos Dorados Holdings Makes Sustainable Change to McDonald's Packaging

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.




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Duni Group Earns Bronze at Environmental Packaging Awards for Fiber Packaging Range

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.




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Video: Sustainable Foodservice Packaging

Jamil Bouchareb, founder and CEO of Restaurantware, talks about the company’s products that emphasize sustainability and green ingenuity.




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Grab'N'Go Culture: Uncovering Common Threads in Foodservice Packaging

At Packaging Strategies, we stay on top of packaging innovations. However, it's also important to gain a broader perspective on specific industry segments.






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Restaurantware Expands Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging Portfolio

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.




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Product Stewardship Institute to Host Webinar on Building Reusable Packaging Systems

Participants will leave the webinar with recommendations that municipalities, businesses, and organizations can undertake to invest in reusable packaging systems in their communities.




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Coveris to Debut Hot-to-Go Packaging Solutions at lunch! 2024

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.




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McDonald's Releases Sustainable Packaging for New Mini McFlurry

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. 




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Colpac launches new line of paperboard food packaging

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.




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Better Earth Acquires Betterbin to Bolster Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging

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.




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Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new carrot products in compostable packaging

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.




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2M Group of Companies to supply Morro™ Coating to Transcend Packaging

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.




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Touchstone Pistachio Company Upgrades Packaging with Little Big Brands




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Podcast | Sustainable Snack Food Packaging

In this episode with Sarah Webber, Sustainable Packaging Engineer at Plastic Ingenuity, we discuss ways to support sustainability in snack food packaging.




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Evergreen™ Launches New Look for Frozen Waffle Packaging

Flaunting vibrant colors and a bold new logo, Evergreen’s revamped brand identity reflects the fun and playful essence of the brand.




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Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging

Mars' use of this simulation technology has already reduced the quantity of plastics purchased by Mars for testing by approximately 246 tons.





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SkinnyDipped Unveils Brand Redesign with New Packaging

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.




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Flamin' Hot revamps packaging, establishes brand of its own

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.  




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PODCAST | Compostable Popcorn Packaging

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.




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Mary's Gone Crackers unveils new packaging for Super Seed, Original varieties

The redesign emphasizes the company's commitment to organic, gluten-free ingredients and introduces new convenient sizes for single and family snacking.




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Cooper Street Snacks rebrands its packaging

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.