Molson Coors just launched an ambitious new plastics and packaging strategy focused on increasing recyclability and reducing its use of virgin plastics by 2025.
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.
Packaging Strategies spoke with Dow market manager Chris Gandy and associate marketing director Heather Turner about Dow’s Design for Recyclability platform and the evolution of recyclable pouches designed to fit the circular economy.
With increasing concerns about food safety and the environment, there are pros and cons to using plastic packaging for fresh foods. Add to that, consumer demand for convenience, and the question becomes even more complicated. A recent study revealed that about one-third of shoppers prefer to buy their fresh foods in plastics containers.
Kroger and Walgreens are expanding their exploratory pilot of Kroger Express and Kroger Pickup to 35 Knoxville, Tennessee-area Walgreens stores and launch the sale of Walgreens' own-brand health and beauty products at 17 Kroger stores in the region.
At PROCESS EXPO, several education sessions will offer insights from cannabis experts discussing food safety, government regulations, sustainability and cost savings that can be implemented for immediate returns.
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
Following engagement with As You Sow and other investors, General Mills has stated its intention to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides on supplier farms. The company also outlines specific ways it will measure progress in its pesticide reduction goals.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019, co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, is the year's most comprehensive packaging event on the continent. The shows will offer the latest packaging technologies to help manufacturers improve operations and stay competitive.
In its 16th year, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge has become a prestigious competition within the flexible packaging industry.
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