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    How Pack Expo attendees see packaging materials changing

    PMMI plans to expand its polls about expected shifts in the packaging materials that companies use, such as phasing out certain types of plastics. That data could assist OEMs and CPGs in a variety of ways, the association says.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Target rethink private-label flexible packaging

    The retailers teamed up with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to find alternatives for flexible films with low-barrier requirements. GreenBlue Executive Director Paul Nowak said more categories are on the horizon.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes matte

    Plus, Design Polymerics switches its pail color and Ball lands an aerosol can certification.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    APR launching its 1st total-package recyclability assessment tool

    Citing demand from members and EPR-related needs, the Association of Plastic Recyclers’ tool will test packages against the most up-to-date versions of the longstanding Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Top packaging trade shows in 2026

    These conferences and events — ranging from smaller-scale niche gatherings to shows bringing together some 50,000 people — promise fresh opportunities for learning and making connections.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Aldi launches massive private label rebrand

    The grocer is launching its first-ever namesake brand and stamping its name on the packaging of every store brand product in its assortment.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Sam’s Club loses labels, Crocs blacks out

    Plus, PakTech introduces a can cap to prevent children from getting into beverages infused with hemp or cannabis.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Can recycling advancements get black rigid plastics off packaging’s blacklist?

    More MRFs are adding technologies to sort the material, but some brands and manufacturers are still switching away from the color. As black plastic reaches a tipping point, end market challenges create uncertainty about its future.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Colgate-Palmolive signs on to AI tool for biomaterials development

    Biomaterials company Erthos plans to commercialize its platform, Zya, in early 2026 to aid CPG companies with faster and less risky development of biopolymers for packaging.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    ‘The EPR era’ brings new opportunities for packaging sustainability

    Sustainability leaders from Amcor, Stonyfield and MegaFood shared some of their experiences and outlooks for redesigns during a virtual event Tuesday.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Laffy Taffy’s new wrappers are no laughing matter

    Plus, AeroFlexx floats a new packaging format for a Boogie bath product, and Graphic Packaging International works with Radienz Living on a laundry pod container.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Coors Light pits out, Pure Sunfarms gives a peek at weed

    Plus, SIG works on a monomaterial bag for boxed wine, Smurfit Westrock and Papa Johns partner on digitally printed boxes to fit entire meals, Aptar brings biobased resins to nasal spray pumps, and more.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry

    The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, through Clemson University, selected projects to help align with international regulations like the EU’s PPWR. Companies involved include Kwik Lok, NatureSweet, Sway and others.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Huhtamaki’s cool cup compostability, UFP goes to crate lengths

    Plus, Stora Enso and Novapor get ready to scale production after a plastic-free foam pilot program.

    By • July 18, 2025
  • A hand holds up a reusable cup being filled by a soda fountain. The purple cup says "Sip, Return, Repeat."
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    Reuse system proponents zero in on branding, messaging

    Color and slogans are just some of the characteristics that Closed Loop Partners is considering with these novel packaging systems. Meanwhile, PR3 is helping lead an effort to scale a more universal reuse logo.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Absolut tops itself with fiber, Aldi is glued to its beer

    Plus, Amcor divides up its trays and BiOrigin Specialty Products helps food service operators block grease.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience

    Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware.

    By Shefali Kapadia • July 8, 2025
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    4 collaborative projects that aim to advance packaging recycling

    Speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit detailed how brands, packaging manufacturers, recyclers, academics and others across the supply chain are teaming up to improve how packaging is managed at end of life.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    CVS talks store-brand packaging redesign

    Vice President of Store Brands Mike Weir shared more about scaling simplified packaging designs to strengthen private-label offerings.

    By • June 27, 2025
  • Two people in white lab coats work in Braskem's Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, Massachusetts
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    Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more

    The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s broader network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Texas approves law requiring warning labels for food additives

    The legislation will apply to food product labels developed or copyrighted on or after Jan. 1, 2027. Future FDA action on labeling would have the potential to supersede it.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2025
  • A full rotisserie chicken sits inside the bottom of a beige plastic clamshell container with the lid off.
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    Packaging innovations: Chicken changes at Sam’s Club are nothing to cluck at

    Plus, O Olive Oil & Vinegar puts the squeeze on its bottles, Amcor lightens up Bulldog tubes and Elopak partners with Dow on cartons containing recycled polymers.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    Working smarter: Best practices for thermal modeling in cold chain packaging design

    Smarter cold chain design starts with thermal modeling—learn best practices here.

    By Altor • June 16, 2025
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    How much do consumers really care about sustainable packaging?

    Consumers consider packaging sustainability when making purchases, but weigh other characteristics more heavily, according to a study from McKinsey & Co. The consulting firm presents five takeaways based on a consumer survey.

    By • June 11, 2025
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    Sponsored by Metsä Board

    New widely recyclable and home-compostable Starbucks takeaway cup relies on Metsä Board’s paperboard

    Starbucks EMEA and partners developed a recyclable and home-compostable takeaway cup on Metsa Board’s stock.

    June 2, 2025