A ban on retailers distributing single-use plastic bags has failed in California. The state Senate rejected a measure that would have barred stores from free distribution of plastic bags and
Frito-Lay’s PepsiCo unit is facing a viral backlash over the new, compostable bag for its SunChips grain-based salty snacks. Complaints that the bag, made of polylactic acid (PLA), is excessively
Robert J. (Bob) Kelsey, a well-known packaging consultant, editor and author, passed away on August 8, 2010, at age 83. Before starting his own international packaging consulting company, he was
Consumers placed a lower priority over the last three months on ecologically friendly purchases, according to the latest in an ongoing survey by GreenBiz.com. The Green Confidence Index, which is
The recall of 28 million boxes of Kellogg cereal due to packaging contamination may have repercussions beyond the actual incident. Congressmen and others are taking a hard look at
Regulations governing the marketing of food to children have stalled amid strong industry resistance, reports the New York Times. The federal government last year ordered four federal agencies, including the
Perception may be as important as reality when it comes to what constitutes a satisfying food portion, according to a new study from England. Subjects in the study, conducted by
The inclusion of a ban on the controversial plastics additive bisphenol-A (BPA) is threatening passage of a federal food safety bill and prompting harsh criticism among leading Democrats. U.S. Sen.
Another major grocery chain in the United Kingdom is selling milk in plastic bags. Tesco is the latest to try the flexible pouches, which the consumer places into a specially
PMMI is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Packaging Hall of Fame, which is the highest honor for packaging professionals. A 16-person commission comprising suppliers, journalists and end users
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