Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

Mondelēz meets its plastic reduction goal in Europe

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:54:00 -0400

The candy company is aiming to strategically invest in diverse recycling technologies and circularity initiatives to achieve its packaging sustainability goals.

Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies of 2026

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Celebrating 30 years as a B2B journalist, I’ve revisited earnings reports to find insights on packaging. Focused on sustainability and brand strategies, I’ve uncovered compelling highlights that showcase industry innovation.

The Top 10 Packaging Stories of 2025

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Mergers & Acquisitions, construction on new facilities, and packaging for dates ranked among the most popular stories in 2025. Find out which other stories made the Top 10.

2024 Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Sustainable packaging was a major theme in 2024. Plus, Kellogg Company’s transformation in 2023 into Kellanova – and Mars’ plans to acquire Kellanova – were exemplary of the business re-arrangements and M&A that have continued at a steady clip in the packaging sector.

The Coca-Cola Company Rolls Out 100% rPET 20-oz Bottles Nationwide

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:41 -0400

Company expects to avoid its use of new plastic by nearly 80 million pounds in 2024 – the equivalent of nearly 2 billion bottles.

Jolly Rancher revitalizes packaging to capture brand's flavor experience

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400

In response to consumer feedback, the brand's new packaging includes bold colors, playful typography, and fruit and candy illustrations.

PepsiCo enters agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:45:00 -0400

The acquisition will reportedly complement PepsiCo's portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings.

Starbucks, Coca-Cola among Firms Participating in City-Wide Reusable Cup Project

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Collaboration led by the NextGen Consortium makes reusable cups the default option in national and local restaurants across the city of Petaluma, California.

Estathé® Partners with Crown to Launch Engaging Summer Promotion in Cans

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:15 -0400

Marketing campaign depicts a cast of funny and typical beach characters with whom consumers have likely interacted, and asks, “And you, what beach type are you?”

Saica, Mondelēz launch paper-based packaging for confectionery, snacks

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The initiative is part of Mondelēz International’s efforts to pack ‘light and right’ in service of its global sustainable packaging goals. Saica’s flexible packaging business unit also has set ambitious circularity targets.

Hellmann's Unveils New Easy Out Plant-Based Mayo Bottle to Reduce Food Waste

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:18:50 -0400

The new bottle features an edible, vegan liner which allows for less product to get left behind.

Amcor Capsules, Moët & Chandon to launch plastic-free aluminum/paper foil

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Initially, the solution will only be available with texturing to allow sparkling wine players to retain the premium look of their bottles. The ESSENTIELLE foil with a smooth finish will be available during the first quarter of 2025.

Skittles relaunches annual Pride limited-edition packaging

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:45:00 -0400

Skittles puts the spotlight on community in collaboration with GLAAD, supports local LGBTQ+ interest groups across the U.S.

How Digital Printing Opens New Windows for Brand Managers

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this interview, Inovar’s Bill Kral explains how digital printing has evolved, why some brand managers are still reluctant to switch to digital printing, and why many who have made the leap are reaping rewards.

Keebler, Kinder Joy launch 'Despicable Me 4' collaboration

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The movie-inspired packaging includes Fudge Stripes and Kinder Joy eggs.

Unilever expansion sustained by Sidel’s central robotic palletizing system

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Sidel has delivered a central palletizing system composed of eight robotic cells connected to 28 packing lines at Unilever’s nutrition factory in Ploiesti, Romania, for savory brands including iconic Knorr.

Innovation helping food and beverages industry reduce rigid plastics in packaging

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Packaging and consumer goods companies are accelerating their efforts to adopt new innovative materials and processes to replace plastic in product packaging to help meet their plastic reduction goals

Coca-Cola Makes Final Four Certified Closed Loop for Beverage Packaging

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

All beverage bottles and cans collected will be recycled and remade into new food-grade packaging.

Coca-Cola North America Debuts New Lightweight PET Bottle Designs

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Innovations in modeling technology, which reduce the weight of the bottles to 18.5 grams, represent a major step in reducing the amount of materials used while preserving the durability and functionality of the packaging.

Nestlé celebrates official launch of Nestlé Sustainably Sourced chocolate range

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The new travel retail-exclusive Nestlé Sustainably Sourced chocolate range launches at the start of the Earth Month.

Anheuser-Busch Supports Texas Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.

Flamin' Hot revamps packaging, establishes brand of its own

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Frito-Lay's Flamin’ Hot portfolio, encompassing 25 unique products, is coming together as an official brand and stepping out with a fierce new look.

KHS helps Argentinian brewery replace glass line with can filling equipment

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The KHS Innofill Can DVD can filler at the Quilmes facility in Buenos Aires currently has a filling capacity of 90,000 cans per hour and can be increased to a maximum of 135,000 cans per hour if required.

DS Smith Announces Five-Year Sole Supplier Deal with Mondelēz for European Markets

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The two companies will continue to use DS Smith Circular Design Metrics when co-creating new packaging innovations.

2023 Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Many food and beverage companies have dialed in to consumer preferences, and incorporated healthier options, as well as sustainable products.

2022 Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

jokerk@bnpmedia.com (Kristin Joker) — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Despite the challenges, the combined revenue of the food and beverage market this year was $435.3 billion and is expected to grow to a staggering $857B by 2025.*

2021 Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

jokerk@bnpmedia.com (Kristin Joker) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

2020 was a year like no other. Yet despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, most top food and beverage brands remained stable. In fact, the food and beverage industry is one of the only consumer product sectors to grow in the year.

2020 Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

kazariank@bnpmedia.com (Kristen Kazarian) — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400

The novel coronavirus pandemic has seen various food and beverage trends change drastically from pre-COVID. Consumers didn’t take to it well in March, but mid-summer they have seemed to settle into the “next normal.” Here are some of the most notable trends from this year, along with the Top 100 List on the following pages.

General Mills Involved with Pet Food Delivery Service

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

New York-based Pet Plate has raised $9 million in a Series A round co-led by 301 Inc., the venture capital arm of Golden Valley-based General Mills. Other investors included DFE Capital Management, Marco Polo and Fernbrook Capital Management, along with existing investors, The Yard Ventures and Castor Ventures.

PepsiCo to Move to 100% Renewable Electricity in U.S. Plants

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its U.S. direct operations this year. The U.S. is the food and beverage company’s largest market and accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.