Starbucks plans to trial “greener cups” in several markets worldwide. In New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and London, the company will test a few different cups that are recyclable and compostable. 

The driver shortage presents challenges for CPGs, leaving supply chain executives seeking solutions. Long-haul truck drivers will join a conversation at the first-ever TPA Transportation Summit. 

The hair care brand has partnered with TerraCycle to create shampoo and conditioner bottles made with 25 percent beach plastic.

Amazon’s decision to move to lightweight flexible plastic mailers over its traditional cardboard boxes will likely set a trend for the rest of the industry, according to Wood Mackenzie Chemicals’ recent Q1 2019 Flexible Packaging Global Market Overview.

The global cook-in bags market is expected to post a CAGR of over 6 percent during the period 2019-2023, according to Technavio. A key factor driving growth is increased awareness about food hygiene. 

For the first time, brands of disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging are recyclable nationwide.

Industrial robot sales in food and beverage processing now represent the second largest growth sector behind automotive, according to the Rapid Growth Ahead for Industrial Robots in Food and Beverage Processing infographic released by PMMI.

U.S. sales of cannabis-based drinks jumped to $86 million in 2018, according to a new report.  The market is expected to surge to over $1.4 billion in 2023, even with some regulatory restrictions remaining.

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition has released of a Design For Recycled Content Guide, aimed at helping companies make decisions around using recycled content in packaging. 

The Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council announces that Aptar CSP Technologies and Platinum Press recently joined the trade organization’s efforts to advance improved patient outcomes through packaging.