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More food and beverage products are being packaged in cartons because they are considered a sustainable packaging solution as they are made primarily from a renewable resource, are lightweight and compact and have a low carbon footprint.

As plastics have become more and more common in packaging, concerns have arisen about their ability to compromise the quality and safety of products. Therefore, there has been a marked increase in demand for packaging materials that give even greater protection to their contents, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

Sealed Air has announced plans to expand the easy-open and safety-enhancing benefits of its benchmark Cryovac Grip & Tear bag at the retail level.

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. has expanded its packaging mix to include 8-ounce cans.

Ever since 2010, when commodity bi-oriented polyester film producers high levels of profitability, they have seen their position weaken.

OLD BAY fans old and new are invited to join OLD BAY for a summer filled with new products, an interactive mosaic compiled from fan-submitted pictures and more.

Within the recycled materials market, paper packaging is the largest sector, accounting for around 65% of all recycled packaging.

In its 23rd annual report on the UK bottled water market, specialist food and drink industry consultancy Zenith International has added analysis of flavored, functional and juicy waters for the first time.

wRist-Drink, designed, developed and marketed by strategic partner Wrist Drink Ltd, is a 330ml container that fits on the users’ wrist and may be used for energy drinks, soft drinks or plain water.

Griffin Claw chose cans for its beers because of the many advantages they deliver.