Overnight Labels Inc. has gone from Gold (previously called Blue) to Platinum Level status in its certification from Graphic Measures International, a process that holds packaging suppliers accountable to established brand owner standards.  

McCormick has announced its Flavor Maker App, with info on new dishes and detailed step-by-step recipe instructions. Every swipe and tap leads the consumer to ultimate kitchen inspiration.

The fight is still on — agriculture and dairy industries vs. plant-based food and beverage companies over the terms “burger,” “milk,” “cheese” and others.

Behavioral research firm Insights Now has released a report on the Clean Label movement (consumer-driven demand for elimination of allergens and other ingredients from food and non-food products). The report identified consumer misperceptions around food, beverage and supplement ingredient claims.

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has launched TC-2000, a new film topcoat that enables converters and brand owners to create packaging with clearer, stronger colors and bolder graphics.

Modern thermal printers can produce color labels and flexible packaging — without ink, toner or ribbons. 

Water brand DASANI announced sustainable packaging innovations in support of The Coca-Cola Company’s global “World Without Waste” goal to make its bottles and cans with an average of 50% recycled material by 2030. Updates to DASANI’s packaging line-up include the HybridBottle.

Smart packaging is developing rapidly. A major factor driving the growth of the smart packaging market is increasing demand for packaging that indicates and maintains product quality throughout the supply chain.

Most of these innovations, from gable-topped milk cartons to a plant-based Coca-Cola bottle, drive consumer demand for sustainable packaging. A McKinsey & Co. study suggests the trend will continue even as the packaging sector is disrupted by five trends

 R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has been shortlisted for the annual Pentawards competition for its work with YUNJIANG, a private label liqueur.