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People Against Dirty, the makers of Method cleaning products, is the latest brand to join the growing How2Recycle® program. Method customers will soon see the recycling label on a new stand-up pouch that is recyclable at store drop-off.

Ron Puvak has been appointed managing director of the Contract Packaging Association (CPA), the national, nonprofit trade organization for those who manufacture, package, warehouse and ship products for a variety of consumer packaged goods companies and their suppliers. 

According to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, 48% of customers avoid foods with artificial preservatives and 35% avoid foods with artificial flavors. This means brands are challenged to leverage packaging technologies that can help food last longer without additional chemicals.

Applications are now open for the Zero Impact Fund, which offers up to $10,000 for campus sustainability initiatives to both colleges and universities.

Marketing leaders rank product packaging and in-store displays as more important to the success of the overall brand experience than channels like email, direct mail and mobile apps.

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce a new infographic that highlights how flexible packaging is helping to keep food fresher and prevent food waste.

Nestlé USA announced that it has agreed to acquire Sweet Earth, a plant-based foods manufacturer based in Moss Landing, CA. Sweet Earth's portfolio spans all meal occasions, diversifying Nestlé's offering beyond its existing category leadership in meals and snacks.

The 15th annual Packaging That Sells Conference will offer a dynamic lineup of branding and packaging experts, taking place Oct. 23-25 at Chicago’s Drake Hotel.

The Carton Council of North America and AMP Robotics announce that a second installation of the AMP Cortex robot used to sort food and beverage cartons is occurring at Dem-Con Companies, a Minnesota-based recycling, processing and disposal company.