Corrugated packaging is an increasingly noticeable part of daily life, especially in today’s new age of e-commerce. With a business philosophy dedicated to responsibility, the corrugated packaging industry’s recycling track record is miles ahead of any other packaging material.

Riviana Foods Inc. has launched Minute Instant Jasmine Rice. Developed to help consumers add an international flair to their meals, it offers the core benefits of original Minute Instant Rice — ease and convenience — with the flavor of jasmine.

Folding boxboard (FBB) innovation is changing the global standard. As this on-the-rise packaging technology continues to become more prevalent globally and in the North American market, printers must be aware of both why the market is on the up and up, and how they can best adapt to this technology to give their package printing customers the end-results they desire.

Growth of the market will be due in part to increased at-home deliveries and on-the-go dining in countries, according to a report by Global Market Insights Inc. Plastic, metal and glass packaging are a few factors that may affect paperboard packaging market in coming years.

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 Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has welcomed 17 new member companies, more data programming and several successful events over the past year, as well as introduced a new membership category for rigid box suppliers. 

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New York-born Wandering Bear Coffee is finally introducing a single serve, 11-ounce cold brew box, making it easier to enjoy coffee on the go. 

The meeting offered copious opportunities for education and camaraderie, including two plant tours, special guests, a dinner cruise, golf and more.