Senate Bill 54 and Assembly Bill 1080 sought to eliminate 75% of single-use containers by 2030 to reduce unmarketable plastics statewide and lay the groundwork for a revamped California recycling industry.

Theo Chocolate, an organic chocolate bar, has unveiled a simple yet bold new look. The chocolate maker is reestablishing its core purpose, showing the big impact a small treat can have. 

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) commissioned PTIS, LLC to provide a holistic view on the sustainability benefits that flexible packaging offers. The resulting report, “A Holistic View of the Role of Flexible Packaging in a Sustainable World,” achieved this goal.

Designed to power innovation across the industry, PMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO, Sept. 23-25, will cover 900,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space, with 2,000 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees from nearly every market.

Three experts from around the industry weigh in on the latest trends, technologies and practices that brands can leverage to effectively tackle multiplying stock keeping units (SKUs) and bolster efficiency, sustainability, security and brand experience through customization and personalization.

LendEDU surveyed 1,000 American pet owners to ask them about their spending for their pets and how it affects their personal finances. On average, pet owners spend $139.73 per month on their pet(s).

Kettle Foods Ltd presents the KETTLE & More range with user-friendly pack reclosability to maintain freshness and support portion control, from Essentra Tapes.

Packaging Strategies spoke with Dow market manager Chris Gandy and associate marketing director Heather Turner about Dow’s Design for Recyclability platform and the evolution of recyclable pouches designed to fit the circular economy.

With increasing concerns about food safety and the environment, there are pros and cons to using plastic packaging for fresh foods. Add to that, consumer demand for convenience, and the question becomes even more complicated. A recent study revealed that about one-third of shoppers prefer to buy their fresh foods in plastics containers.

When making the choice between premade pouches and form-fill-seal, OEMs should consider factors like run speed, changeovers and flexibility of package sizes handled, according to the 2019 Flexible Packaging Assessment by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.