The way food is packaged and marketed is constantly changing, thanks in part to consumer trends, the goal of packaging sustainability and the never-ending fight to reduce food waste. This has resulted in a wide variety of enhancements that continue to evolve.

The new EDL Model 22-45 single roll product wrapping system wraps both trayed and trayless products at rates of up to 45 packages per minute— including packaged food products, pet foods, dairy products, mixed multipacks and more, as well as untrayed single products and container multipacks.

Shane Bertsch is the new vice president of Strategic Planning & Innovation for INX International Ink Co. Bertsch joins INX after spending the last 13 years at HAVI, a global supply chain and packaging service provider for leading food service brands.

Siegwerk, a leading provider of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and APK AG, a specialist in the production of high quality plastic granulate from plastic waste, want to meet the challenges of plastic recycling together and further optimize the recyclability of plastic packaging working in a circular economy.

At K 2019, Dow introduced a new optical finishing for polyethylene (PE)-based packaging to support brand owners and converters in addressing recyclability targets. 

The new website is designed to enrich users’ experience. The digital makeover showcases Toray’s comprehensive role in the manufacture of sustainable, technologically advanced polyester and polypropylene films and electron-beam crosslinked foams.

Clorox’s new ESG goals pursue innovative ways to meet consumer needs, help to address some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges, do more with less, and do more to create value for all stakeholders.

Baby Boomers living longer than previous generations, coupled with the increase in healthcare options and affordability in emerging economies around the world, are contributing to the increasing demand for disposable instruments in the healthcare industry.

Dow has enhanced its polymer solutions for meat and cheese packaging for efficient packaging production, consumer experience and remarkable food preservation, helping to further reduce food waste. 

Pregis works closely with suppliers to source quality recycled resins and operates their facilities with a zero waste goal. Recapturing recycled materials is one of the gaps within the plastics life cycle that Alliance members are working to solve.