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Glass, PET, and cans used for food, beverage, household, medical & pharmaceutical packaging.

]]> https://www.packagingstrategies.com/rss/2677-rigid-containers en-us PureCycle Resin Recognized as PCR Content in New Jersey New Jersey’s Recycled Content Law requires manufacturers of rigid plastic containers, beverage containers, and other regulated packaging to meet minimum thresholds of postconsumer recycled content. 

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106461 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106461-purecycle-resin-recognized-as-pcr-content-in-new-jersey Amcor Teams with Industry Leaders on Danish Food Packaging Recycling Project Besides Amcor, the project will involve major food manufacturers and waste management specialists.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106164 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:51 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106164-amcor-teams-with-industry-leaders-on-danish-food-packaging-recycling-project Precision Concepts International Acquires Comar The combination establishes a scaled rigid packaging platform serving diverse consumer and healthcare customers across North America.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106074 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:17:58 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/106074-precision-concepts-international-acquires-comar Amcor Expands PCR Packaging Options with Investment in Kentucky Facility State-of-the-art system incorporates dedicated silos that feed multiple production lines to enable precise PCR blending, giving customers the ability to choose their optimal PCR percentage.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105814 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:41 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105814-amcor-expands-pcr-packaging-options-with-investment-in-kentucky-facility LyondellBasell launches rigid packaging with recycled and renewable-based options Innovative product is specifically formulated for thin-walled injection molding, making it ideal for food packaging applications.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105488 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105488-lyondellbasell-launches-rigid-packaging-with-recycled-and-renewable-based-options Amcor Unveils 2oz Retort Bottle Using its StormPanel™ Technology The StormPanel™ bottle responds directly to evolving market demands for durable, shelf-stable packaging solutions that meet stringent performance requirements for nutrition standards, including the Real California Milk seal.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105453 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:07 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105453-amcor-unveils-2oz-retort-bottle-using-its-stormpanel-technology FiberWise™ to Showcase Fiber-Based Meat Packaging Solutions at IFFA  FiberWise will showcase at the Sealpac booth at IFFA in Frankfurt

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105449 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:30:02 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105449-fiberwise-to-showcase-fiber-based-meat-packaging-solutions-at-iffa Massilly Group Announces Acquisition of Hoffman Neopac's Tin Business The move marks a significant milestone for Hoffmann Neopac after 135 years in tinplate business.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105407 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:04:41 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105407-massilly-group-announces-acquisition-of-hoffman-neopacs-tin-business Berlin Packaging Acquires Rixius AG Rixius was founded in 1879 and has evolved from a traditional packaging wholesaler to a value-added supply partner that offers a wide catalog of high-quality packaging together with a range of such services as personalization, labeling, decoration and sustainability consultancy. 

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105326 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:07:18 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105326-berlin-packaging-acquires-rixius-ag TricorBraun to acquire European packaging providers Euroglas and Glaspack Acquisitions expand TricorBraun’s packaging footprint in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105320 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:19 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105320-tricorbraun-to-acquire-european-packaging-providers-euroglas-and-glaspack Linx Printing Technologies Launches New Laser Coder Designed to deliver high-performance permanent marking across a diverse range of materials, the new coder brings superior precision and versatility to demanding production environments.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105277 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:23:42 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105277-linx-printing-technologies-launches-new-laser-coder TricorBraun Acquires Veritiv Containers Veritiv Containers is a national distributor of both custom and stock rigid packaging solutions for the food and beverage, wine and spirits, personal care, nutraceutical, and industrial sectors.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105269 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:22:10 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105269-tricorbraun-acquires-veritiv-containers INX introduces INXhrc RC expansion for Rigid Packaging Company cites Michigan-based customer Dart Container Corporation, which began using INXhrc inks in 2017. A leader in single-use food packaging, Dart has achieved impressive carbon emissions reductions and strengthened their sustainability goals.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105241 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105241-inx-introduces-inxhrc-rc-expansion-for-rigid-packaging Metsä Board Develops Space-Saving Packaging for HejBuddy Offering flexibility and luxury appeal, the new lightweight packaging is made of micro-flute corrugated board using Metsä Board’s white kraftliner.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105102 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:32:52 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105102-metsa-board-develops-space-saving-packaging-for-hejbuddy Novolex Launches TamperFlag Rigid Containers for Increased Food Security The new TamperFlag rigid containers, made by Novolex brand Waddington North America (WNA), feature a tamper-evident “flag” that pops up and stays raised once opened. The feature alerts consumers that the container has been unsealed.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105076 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:10:30 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/105076-novolex-launches-tamperflag-rigid-containers-for-increased-food-security Inline Plastics Launches New Safe-T-Fresh® 7-inch Rounds Designed with Inline Plastics’ Safe-T-Fresh® technology, each package features tamper evident and tamper resistant seals to keep all food safe and secure.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/104863 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:17:44 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/104863-inline-plastics-launches-new-safe-t-fresh-7-inch-rounds The Plastek Group Partners with Blaige to Manage Rollout of Its M&A Growth Strategy Leading manufacturer and supplier of rigid plastic-molded packaging products seeks to use M&A as a strategic tool to drive inorganic growth – as a complement to continued organic growth – with the goal of doubling sales by 2030.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/104539 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/104539-the-plastek-group-partners-with-blaige-to-manage-rollout-of-its-m-and-a-growth-strategy Waddington Europe supplies easier-to-recycle punnets that use less plastic Soft-fruit containers made with MONOAIR™ cushion technology now include square, large rectangular and standard versions.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/103905 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/103905-waddington-europe-supplies-easier-to-recycle-punnets-that-use-less-plastic Charting Their Own Paths to Sustainability addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) While responding to consumer and regulatory demands for more sustainable packaging is certainly one of the biggest challenges facing the industry, the good news is that there is no single solution but rather a plethora of routes to a circular economy.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/103871 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/103871-charting-their-own-paths-to-sustainability Molded Fiber Labeling for round fiber molded tubs to premiere at interpack A glue-free label solution, Molded Fiber Labeling involves 100% mono-material packaging that can be fully recycled or composted.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/103762 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/103762-molded-fiber-labeling-for-round-fiber-molded-tubs-to-premiere-at-interpack MULTIVAC Expands Portfolio of Direct Web Printers MULTIVAC has developed the DP 245, a new, highly innovative direct web printer for the X-line series of traysealers.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/97274 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:44:11 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/97274-multivac-expands-portfolio-of-direct-web-printers Food Service Packaging Market size to reach US $186 Bn by 2030 The demand for processed and packaged foods is rapidly growing among the younger generation due to their hectic lifestyle, which leaves them with no time to prepare homemade meals.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/97232 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/97232-food-service-packaging-market-size-to-reach-us-186-bn-by-2030 Spice and Salt Suppliers Shake Up Packaging Functionality, sustainability and shelf appeal will continue to be key factors in the choice of packaging in this market, with formats made from plastic continuing to edge out other materials in most cases.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96671 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96671-spice-and-salt-suppliers-shake-up-packaging MarketTrends-Poster-GettyImages-1301073513-900.jpg Spice dry mix Source: The Freedonia Group spice key trends Source: The Freedonia Group Spice Packaging trends Source: The Freedonia Group New Sustainable Beauty and Travel Brand Launches Ries products are reusable, recyclable and made of earth-kind (and non-toxic) materials.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96642 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96642-article-headline Ries_DTC10_web.jpg Ries provides both travelers and beauty enthusiasts with a more functional and sustainable alternative with reusable, travel-friendly toiletry bottles. Images courtesy of Ries Ries_DTC5_web.jpg 'The Essential' is made of 100% recycled materials. Images courtesy of Ries Ries_Package_Bottle_web.jpg Ries was also part of the 2021 Sephora Accelerate program, focused on black-owned businesses and founders of color. Images courtesy of Ries New Recyclable Mono-Material Meat Tray The new tray from Waddington Europe does not require a polyethylene layer or adhesive coating.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96591 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:01:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96591-new-recyclable-mono-material-meat-tray Piranha 1_1170x658.jpg Image courtesy of Waddington Europe Pirahna 2_1170x658.jpg Image courtesy of Waddington Europe Key Considerations for Designing a Retort System for Shelf-Stable Food Packaged in Flexible and Semi-Rigid Containers From filling to sterilizing, flexible packaging must be handled differently than rigid containers.

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96568 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96568-key-considerations-for-designing-a-retort-system-for-shelf-stable-food-packaged-in-flexible-and-semi-rigid-containers Switch to Flexible Photo by wu yi on Unsplash Consumers Want Closure on Cereal Bag Issue jokerk@bnpmedia.com (Kristin Joker) http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96393 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:30:37 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96393-consumers-want-closure-on-cereal-bag-issue Podcast | Cultivating Sustainable Cannabis Packaging http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96365 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96365-podcast-cultivating-sustainable-cannabis-packaging The Sana Ocean Concentrate Screw-Top Lid The cannabis industry's first concentrate lid made from 100% ocean-bound and reclaimed ocean plastic. 

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96330 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96330-the-sana-ocean-concentrate-screw-top-lid Sana_Packaging_web.jpg Image courtesy of Sana Packaging  Waddington Europe and Produce Packaging Switch to 100% rPET Containers Produce Packaging's new containers will be made with Waddington Europe's Eco Blend 100 material that consists entirely of a combination of post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled PET (rPET).

]]> http://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96223 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.packagingstrategies.com/articles/96223-waddington-europe-and-produce-packaging-switch-to-100-rpet-containers Packaging-1_carweb.jpg The new containers will be available to all Produce Packaging customers, including growers, packers and importers that supply major retail outlets. Image courtesy of Produce Packaging