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Blue Moon unveils packaging refresh to boost mass appeal
New packaging designed to better unify the line of beers will arrive in February and be featured in an expanded “Made Brighter” marketing campaign.
By Sara Karlovitch • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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Stories from Pack Expo 2023
Catch up on all of Packaging Dive’s coverage from Las Vegas, including shifting trends and industry leaders’ insights on what’s next.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Vinebox flattens out, Eviosys looks to the horizon for all-metal lids
Plus, product redesigns and recycling-related changes from Georgia-Pacific, ProAmpac, Back to the Roots and Rebbl.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 22, 2023 -
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Pack Expo 2023Packaging innovations at Pack Expo 2023: WestRock, Atlantic Packaging’s ‘canopy,’ Tetra Pak goes with Flow
Orbis, Terphane and RyPax also introduced new or redesigned products to improve sustainability, safety and user experience.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: SIG’s cartons give probiotics a long life, Berry Global’s beany redesign
Plus, new products from Printpack and ProAmpac aim to increase packaging sustainability, including through ISCC PLUS certification.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 8, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Bud Light’s sporty cans, SC Johnson hits recycled plastic out of the ballpark
Plus: Amcor rolls out new paper packaging in North America, Berry Global details an innovative bottle design challenge and Aldi makes more sustainable packaging announcements in the U.K.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 1, 2023 -
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Packaging companies and CPGs prepare for EU’s tethered bottle cap regulation
Berry Global, Sidel and others worked with companies to redesign beverage containers ahead of a new mandate taking effect in July.
By Hollie Stephens • Updated July 3, 2024 -
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Top US packaging conferences for the rest of 2023
The Packaging Dive team plans to attend several events this year and is tracking others. Keep up to date with this calendar of upcoming packaging-related conferences.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Glenlivet puts a twist on caps, Graphic Packaging’s snappy fiber lid
Sonoco, Hotel Emporium, Healthy Pet and others released new or redesigned packaging, with some saying the innovations are the first of their kind.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 25, 2023 -
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Could food freshness sensors be the end of ‘best by’ dates?
Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.
By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 21, 2023 -
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Deep DivePackaging evolves in response to ‘unboxing’ videos flooding social media
Brands are requesting customized boxes to touch consumers’ emotions and build loyalty. Filler material, in-box printing and sustainability contribute to memorable unboxing moments, too.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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Origin Materials introduces PET bottle cap intended to boost recyclability
While Origin’s CEO notes the company isn’t the first to produce a PET cap, he said “we're processing the material differently” and the items could be made from the company’s biomass-based material.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Notpla’s biodegradable pods, WestRock’s fiber ‘dog bone’
Augusta Label and Packaging, Ranpak and Spartech also introduced new or redesigned packaging for specialty purposes, including cold chain shipments and sterile medical device protection.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 4, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz looks to transform plastic packaging portfolio
The food and beverage giant is now trying to cut virgin plastic use 20% by 2030. U.S. consumers can expect to buy certain mayo products in packaging made entirely from recycled content starting next year.
By Maria Rachal • July 31, 2023 -
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Jell-O rebrands for first time in 10 years with updated packaging
The 178-year-old brand is the 18th Kraft Heinz label to get a refresh over the last three years amid an industrywide rebranding trend.
By Chris Kelly • July 27, 2023 -
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Move over, glass: Amcor’s new wine bottle is 100% recycled PET
The rPET wine bottle is approximately 10 times lighter than conventional glass versions, and it results in lower CO2 output during production and transportation, according to an Amcor marketing manager.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 26, 2023 -
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Flexi-Hex, Orora partnership brings 100% recycled fiber protective packaging to North America
It offers an alternative to plastic options like foam peanuts or air-filled cushions.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 25, 2023 -
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O-I Glass’ Drinktainer gains market availability 2 years after launch thanks to co-packing agreement
F.X. Matt Brewing Co., parent company of beer brands such as Saranac, will install a bottling line specifically for the unique glass container and offer co-packing to other brands.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 21, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Matrix Pack, Fieldless, Dr. Bronner’s make a switch to fiber
Charter Next Generation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions and others announced product launches and redesigns to improve sustainability.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 14, 2023 -
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Consumers don’t understand ‘compostable’ messaging on packaging, survey finds
Lack of consumer clarity with terms like “biodegradable” and “made from plants” can result in materials entering the wrong disposal stream, according to a report from BPI and Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 11, 2023 -
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Wash-off labels continue to gain ground as brands look to make their containers more readily recyclable
While the concept has been around for years, the emergence of producer responsibility laws and other recycling targets could make it more mainstream.
By Hollie Stephens • July 10, 2023 -
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Packaging innovations: Meaty changes from Sainsbury’s and lower-carbon screwtop closures by Amcor
Bath & Body Works, Eviosys and Aludium were also involved in recently announced packaging redesigns and product updates.
By Maria Rachal • July 7, 2023 -
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Cannabis packaging targeted by FTC, FDA over child safety concerns
Multiple companies with products said to resemble popular snacks and candy were sent cease-and-desist letters. More states are considering their own regulations addressing packaging design for cannabis products.
By Maria Rachal • July 6, 2023 -
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Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options
Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.
By Danielle Beurteaux • July 5, 2023 -
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ChatGPT can help transform packaging design and manufacturing, industry leaders say
Generative AI and modeling tools are already impacting jobs and processes in the packaging chain, speakers discussed this month at EastPack.
By Maria Rachal • June 28, 2023
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