Packaging companies prioritize sustainability, M&A during ‘turbulent’ year

While paper and packaging companies previously considered sustainability an expense, many now leverage it as a cost reduction and revenue growth strategy, according to analysis by Bain & Co.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 18, 2023

Packaging 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

DeliverZero expands reusable food container platform to Los Angeles

As it grows beyond New York and Colorado, DeliverZero is partnering on the limited-scale restaurant rollout with a last-mile logistics startup that operates an all-electric delivery fleet.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 14, 2023

Apple says it has nearly met goal to eliminate plastic packaging by 2025

Products such as the new Apple Watch will come with fiber-based packaging that's more compact, said the tech giant’s vice president for environmental initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2023

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

Draft for UN plastics agreement lays out EPR, recycled content, reuse possibilities

Observers noted a range of ambition in the possibilities put forth for how nations could approach extended producer responsibility, reduce problematic plastics and more. Stakeholders had mixed responses.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 8, 2023

Taming the wild west of environmental marketing: A Green Guides history

More than 30 years after state attorneys general pushed for scrutiny of marketing claims, the packaging landscape is as complicated as ever. Did the guides serve their original purpose?

By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Sept. 6, 2023

Ameripen, ACC talk intersection of chemical recycling, EPR

Chemical recyclers should participate in the legislative process as more EPR for packaging legislation comes down the pike, speakers at the Advanced Recycling Summit said.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 5, 2023

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

Inaugural chemical recycling summit exposes challenges, opportunities

Despite challenges, including pushback from environmental groups and government entities, the new industry’s participants are encouraged to “stick it out.”

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2023

LanzaTech’s emissions-gobbling microbes help to create plastic packaging

The growing biotechnology company engineers intermediate components for plastic packaging and aims to reach 300,000 metric tons of production capacity this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2023

Ecospirits reusable beverage service system to set sail on Carnival cruises

Ecospirits, which is backed by Closed Loop Partners, is working with Bacardi and Carnival to see how its closed-loop solution can cut back single-use packaging, namely glass bottles, on ships.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 30, 2023

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

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

PepsiCo moving to paperboard for beverage multipacks in North America

The shift to paperboard clips and wraps will begin in the U.S. later this year and has already started in Canada. The major beverage company is aiming to make all packaging “recyclable, compostable, biodegradable or reusable” by 2025.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 25, 2023

Packaging and recycling groups weigh in on Oregon EPR law details

Ameripen, the Foodservice Packaging Institute, AF&PA and others commented on topics such as expanding the statewide collection list to include more product categories and clarifying a goal for “responsible end markets.”

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 24, 2023

American Beverage names veteran insider as new CEO

Kevin Keane has served in the role on an interim basis for the trade group, which represents Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and other beverage companies.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2023

Starbucks and Turn Systems’ reusable cup pilot aims for waste reduction

This is the coffee giant’s largest reusables test program so far, and findings could pave the way for a fully scaled, permanent program.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 23, 2023

Packaging sustainability looks different to consumers post-pandemic

Hygiene still is important to global consumers, but they differ on views of which packaging substrates are most sustainable, according to a new McKinsey report.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2023

PFAS class action suit alleges Ahlstrom paper mill contaminated Wisconsin farms

Ahlstrom is accused of spreading PFAS-contaminated sludge on Wisconsin farmland. But the company says it didn’t own the mill at the time in question.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2023

You down with ESG?

Sustainable packaging is a very effective way to optimize ESG efforts and increase sustainability. UFP Packaging is helping guide companies through the process of identifying opportunities for increased sustainability and maximizing their returns on investment.  

Aug. 21, 2023

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

Packaging 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

Reusable cup systems gain scale through city and venue partnerships

Companies such as r.Cup and Turn Systems are seeing increased uptake for their products, often made from polypropylene, that can potentially be recirculated hundreds of times.

By Lela Nargi • Aug. 14, 2023

Packaging groups weigh in on EPA’s draft plastic pollution prevention strategy

Ameripen, the Flexible Packaging Association, NAPCOR and the Reusable Packaging Association were among thousands who submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 10, 2023