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Innovative packaging for foodservice items from back-of-the-house goods to restaurant service.

]]> https://www.packagingstrategies.com/rss/2663 en-us Campbell Wrapper Acquires George Gordon Associates, Inc. The business will be merged into the acquiring company's De Pere, Wisconsin, facility, which will provide support to new and existing GGA customers.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106484 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:28:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106484-campbell-wrapper-acquires-george-gordon-associates-inc How GLP-1 Is Reshaping Food Packaging, and Why It Matters More Than You Think Consumer behavior is shifting dramatically due to GLP-1 medications, leading to smaller portion sizes and intentional eating. Food businesses must realign packaging strategies to meet these new demands, emphasizing flexibility, freshness, and food safety to succeed.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106448 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106448-how-glp-1-is-reshaping-food-packaging-and-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think Tellus Products Expands Tellus® Elite Line of Fiber-Based Packaging Developed for retail delis, commissaries and packaged meal manufacturers, the expanded line includes new bowl and tray formats with wider rims to support film sealing and a variety of closure systems.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106472 Thu, 28 May 2026 14:18:45 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106472-tellus-products-expands-tellus-elite-line-of-fiber-based-packaging CJ Biomaterials Launches Compostable Extrusion Coating Resin for Foodservice Packaging The new compound has secured TÜV Austria’s OK compost Home, OK compost Industrial, and OK biodegradable MARINE certifications with certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) underway.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106453 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:57:11 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106453-cj-biomaterials-launches-compostable-extrusion-coating-resin-for-foodservice-packaging The Compliance Transition: Navigating the New Era of UK Packaging Regulation Mike Bristow of Go-Pak Group says the packaging industry is moving away from the binary debate of "good" versus "bad" plastics. Instead, 2026 is the year of systemic compatibility. A material’s value is defined by its ability to be identified, sorted, and reprocessed without loss of utility.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106433 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106433-the-compliance-transition-navigating-the-new-era-of-uk-packaging-regulation Eco-Products Named Official Zero Waste Partner of the San Diego Padres Partnership builds on years of collaboration to advance composting and waste diversion across Petco Park.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106416 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:53 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106416-eco-products-named-official-zero-waste-partner-of-the-san-diego-padres Inline Plastics Launches 4-Compartment Clamshell with Anti-Migration Technology Engineered for grab-and-go snacks, deli assortments, and seasonal offerings, the TSSB4CD features advanced anti-migration technology that prevents ingredients from mixing.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106372 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:58 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106372-inline-plastics-launches-4-compartment-clamshell-with-anti-migration-technology Game-Changing Innovations from San Francisco to France addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) In 2025, key advancements in foodservice packaging included Eco-Products' compostable packaging for the San Francisco Giants, HERMA's high-speed labeling for salad clamshells, BiOrigin's oil and grease resistant paper, and Amcor's mono-material polypropylene meal tray for France's recycling system. Discover these innovations below.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106316 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106316-game-changing-innovations-from-san-francisco-to-france Packaging Trends Shaping 2026: Where Trust Is Won By 2026, trust will determine which food brands win. Packaging has become a critical control point shaping food safety, shelf life, sustainability, and consumer confidence at the shelf.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106216 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106216-packaging-trends-shaping-2026-where-trust-is-won HEINZ Unveils First Fry Box with Built-In Condiment Compartment The HEINZ Dipper will debut globally across eleven different countries, including six cities in the United States and ten other countries — Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Philippines, Thailand, China, and Kuwait.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106207 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:47 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106207-heinz-unveils-first-fry-box-with-built-in-condiment-compartment Sabert Rolls Out Fiber-Based, PFAS-Free Foodservice Packaging Across Europe Sabert touts PULPUltra™ as a no-intentionally-added-PFAS option that meets both legislative standards and customers’ expectations for superior strength and heat resistance.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106205 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:01 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106205-sabert-rolls-out-fiber-based-pfas-free-foodservice-packaging-across-europe DIC Group Collaborates with Xampla to Introduce Morro Coatings to Asia Development can help Japanese manufacturers remove plastic linings in paper and board packaging.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106130 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:33 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106130-dic-group-collaborates-with-xampla-to-introduce-morro-coatings-to-asia Lieferando Rolls Out Delivery Boxes with Xampla's Morro Coating Suitable for a wide range of foods and dishes, the packaging features the world’s first plastic-free coating for takeaway containers made from plant protein.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106106 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:13:03 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106106-lieferando-rolls-out-delivery-boxes-with-xamplas-morro-coating Enhancing Supply Chain Transparency with Track-and-Trace Technology addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) We present some of the most intriguing stories that surfaced in 2025. From pharmaceutical packaging to foodservice packaging to the shipment of perishable goods, track-and-trace technology plays a critical role, as the following stories illustrate.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106079 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106079-enhancing-supply-chain-transparency-with-track-and-trace-technology Eco-Products Wins 2025 Balpex Innovation Center Award for Veda Containers Designed for cafeterias, campus dining halls and other on-site foodservice operations, the new Veda line makes reusable containers simple and trackable while supporting more sustainable foodservice operations. 

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106048 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:10:22 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106048-eco-products-wins-2025-balpex-innovation-center-award-for-veda-containers J.G. Petrucci Company Announces Facility Expansion for Ecopax The addition will complement an existing 315,643-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106018 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:42:29 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106018-jg-petrucci-company-announces-facility-expansion-for-ecopax Streamlining Salad Packaging with Advanced Labeling Solutions Precision-engineered HERMA 752C and 652C labeling machines deliver speed, accuracy, and reliability for clamshell salad pack production lines across the United States.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105980 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:50 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105980-streamlining-salad-packaging-with-advanced-labeling-solutions Sabert to Showcase Hot Food Packaging Solutions at Lunch! Show Visit stand L634 at the annual Lunch! show at ExCel, to discover the future of food packaging and to discuss all your food-to-go packaging needs.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105934 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:21:15 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105934-sabert-to-showcase-hot-food-packaging-solutions-at-lunch-show Sabert Corporation Announces Acquisition of Colpac Limited The acquisition represents a strategic milestone for Sabert, significantly enhancing its presence in the UK, Irish and European markets, reinforcing its global paperboard offering across its channels of operation.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105878 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:24:07 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105878-sabert-corporation-announces-acquisition-of-colpac-limited Preferred Packaging Launches GreenStream™ Fiber Trays for Packaged Meals Composed of bagasse plant fibers and manufactured responsibly without generating wastewater, GreenStream™ fiber trays are an ideal solution for brands converting to sustainable packaging and complying with EPR laws.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105842 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:13:14 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105842-preferred-packaging-launches-greenstream-fiber-trays-for-packaged-meals Klöckner Pentaplast Launches MAP Packaging for Protein Packing Lines The tray uses a unique ribbed design to add strength in critical areas, while keeping weight and material use to a minimum, making it around 10% lighter than any other tray in its category without compromising on barrier performance, sealing integrity, or mechanical strength.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105823 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:10:33 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105823-klockner-pentaplast-launches-map-packaging-for-protein-packing-lines Lisbon Becomes First European Capital with City-Wide Reusable Cup System Landmark partnership between the City of Lisbon, TOMRA and the Portuguese hospitality association AHRESP aims to cut litter and emissions with a smart deposit-return system. The system could remove thousands of littered cups from Lisbon’s public spaces—every night.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105792 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:17 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105792-lisbon-becomes-first-european-capital-with-city-wide-reusable-cup-system BiOrigin Specialty Products Launches New OGR Paper for Foodservice Applications In addition to blocking oil and grease from leaking through food wrappers and bags, the new BioGuard™ OGR paper also delivers significant improvements in reducing visual staining compared to current industry solutions. 

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105775 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:08:35 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105775-biorigin-specialty-products-launches-new-ogr-paper-for-foodservice-applications Bold Reuse and Avery Dennison Launch Program for Venue Packaging Reusability The initiative will bring real-time visibility and smart tracking to monitor the entire lifecycle of reusable cups — from distribution and return to wash cycles and end-of-life.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105769 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:06:23 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105769-bold-reuse-and-avery-dennison-launch-program-for-venue-packaging-reusability Amcor Develops Sustainable Single-Serve Meal Tray for Cofigeo In line with Cofigeo's sustainability commitments, the tray has been created to conform to Design for Recycling guidelines, offering a lightweight mono-material polypropylene (PP) construction that is suitable for collection and reprocessing in France's recycling infrastructure.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105766 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:14:06 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105766-amcor-develops-sustainable-single-serve-meal-tray-for-cofigeo ProMach Announces Acquisition of DJS Systems Founded in 2003 by David Swope, DJS Systems is one of the industry’s leading suppliers of unique and innovative solutions for the disposable foodservice market.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105705 Fri, 30 May 2025 11:44:41 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105705-promach-announces-acquisition-of-djs-systems Lacerta Group Launches Seal N’ Flip™ for Prepared Food Packaging The introduction of Seal N’ Flip™ advances Lacerta's broader vision to drive the food packaging industry forward, setting a new standard for innovation and environmental responsibility.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105700 Thu, 29 May 2025 12:09:14 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105700-lacerta-group-launches-seal-n-flip-for-prepared-food-packaging Eco-Products Named an Official Zero Waste Partner of the San Francisco Giants Eco-Products will provide compostable products to support Oracle Park’s award-winning waste diversion program.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105703 Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:47 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105703-eco-products-named-an-official-zero-waste-partner-of-the-san-francisco-giants Eco-Products® Earns Bronze at American Business Awards for Reusable Containers Developed in partnership with reuse systems innovator OZZI®, Veda brand containers are designed for durability, repeated use and seamless integration into foodservice operations.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105626 Thu, 01 May 2025 10:06:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105626-eco-products-earns-bronze-at-american-business-awards-for-reusable-containers VIDEO | Achieving Sustainability with Compostable Plastic addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) We recently sat down with Dillon Baxter, co-founder and CEO of PlantSwitch, to discuss the company’s alternative plastic products that have been hitting national retail shelves from Costco to Walmart.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105619 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105619-video-achieving-sustainability-with-compostable-plastic