It’s an exciting time in foodservice ware as companies and consumers increasingly seek to reduce their carbon footprint and improve waste diversion. But with evolution there is often confusion, misconception and misinformation. 

Corona will pilot 100 percent plastic-free six pack rings in select markets as part of the brand’s commitment with Parley for the Oceans to lead the industry with eco-friendly packaging. 

The latest contender for plastic packaging replacement could be Durapulp fiber, which is used to create biodegradable packaging to replace the black plastic trays often used in ready meals and raw beef products, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

From start to finish, and at every stop along the way, the familiar corrugated box perpetually excels as the world’s most renewable packaging option. Corrugated is a recycling success story that just keeps getting better, with a stellar 2016 annual U.S. recovery rate of 93%.

The global secondary packaging market is expecting exponential growth during the forecast period 2017-2021. 

Charta Global expands its Foopak™ line with new biodegradable cup stock and baking papers. 

Bio-based packaging materials offer great opportunity for food and beverage companies.

ElifFine soft touch eco-packaging solution offers tactile experience for consumers, addressing their environmental concerns

The use of blister packaging in the pharmaceutical industry continues to rise.