Steady, stable, sustainable and innovative. These four words describe the paperboard packaging market today and, we forecast, for many years to come. As part of the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC’s) industry data offering, we keep a pulse on economic trends that will affect the folding carton market. Following are just a few of the developments to expect in 2020.

Pathway Solutions Inc. has launched new shelf-ready packaging, called the Advantage Plus™, that eliminates the use of an outer retail carton.

Frozen food packaging has a job to preserve food from the time it is prepared to the time it is eaten, all the way throughout the product's journey. The packaging helps to maintain original color, flavor and texture and generally more of their nutrients than foods preserved by other methods.

Grass Run Farms launched its first individually quick frozen (IQF) all-natural ground beef patties in both a resealable pouch and multi-use recyclable carton packaging.

Hiland Dairy redesigned its ice cream packaging in response to consumer and grocer requests for more food label transparency and less packaging waste. The company is also introducing three new flavors for summer.

Rosina Food Products Inc. has introduced a line of chef-inspired artisan meatballs featuring bold flavors and eye-catching graphics.

IDDBA 18 attendees have a chance to meet with a materials scientist and marketing specialist from Milliken & Co. to brainstorm solutions to their packaging challenges.

Maxwell Chase will debut SeaWell Seafood Trays, an active packaging solution that extends the shelf life of seafood, at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, March 11-13. Maxwell Chase will be located at Booth #1487. 

Bonding and creating memories with family and friends over ice cream is a tradition that motivates the Lindner family, owners of the United Dairy Farmers Stores and Homemade Brand Ice Cream. With competition growing from national and regional competitors, UDF reached out to San Francisco-based Perspective: Branding to harness the unique emotion of the brand’s story.

Just ahead of the busy summer snacking season, Smucker’s Uncrustables has updated its full sandwich line by replacing high-fructose corn syrup with sugar while maintaining the delicious taste families love.