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A study by Grand View Research projects the industry growing at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2022 and 2030.

Consumers continue to become more aware of single-use plastics, food waste and recycling, particularly with the rise of documentaries like Seaspiracy. This has led to many brands seeking new and innovative methods to meet consumer sustainability expectations and to capture market share.

In 2022, the circular economy is the de facto buzzword in the food and beverage world and, quite frankly, the industry is undergoing massive change in all areas: consumer behavior and expectations, smart manufacturing investments, and sustainability partnerships.

The Buyer’s Guide is a reference resource for the flexible packaging industry.

The program will now include recycling of used plastic packaging.

Hormel Foods says it ensures all suppliers are held to the same criteria that include performance requirements, on-time deliveries and high-level customer support.

The addition of a Hudson Sharp Ares 400 accepts recycle-ready polyethylene, laminated films, bio-films and paper-like films.

Last week, researchers found that a generation defines itself by food, the global spout pouch market will grow, laser coding is now an option on a sustainable line of films, S’mores packaging glows and new resins aim for a circular economy.

Last week, researchers found that a generation defines itself by food, the global spout pouch market will grow, laser coding is now an option on a sustainable line of films, S’mores packaging glows and new resins aim for a circular economy.

After successful implementation in sectors including tobacco and pharmaceuticals, two-dimensional barcodes or ‘2D codes’ are gaining prevalence across industries and are expected at the point of sale within the next five years. The growth in 2D codes presents significant opportunities for manufacturers but is not without its risks.