Packaging Digest
Scientists Detect Microplastics in Human Blood
Plastic takes yet another hit with the discovery of several polymers commonly used in packaging within blood samples. …
Ingredients-Printed Cups Maker Ready to Grow
Smart Cups’ new deal with ingredient innovator IFF will yield new products starting with health and wellness drinks and it has plans for paper and edible cups. …
New Retort Pouch Contains Minimum 30% PCR
ProAmpac’s ProActive PCR Retort barrier pouches for food promise 30% or more post-consumer recycle (PCR) content by weight. …
Recyclable 100% rPET Food Tray Debuts in North America
Sustainable, rolled-edge tray from Cascades is designed for optimal rigidity, and no packaging equipment changes are required. …
Amcor’s No-Label PET Bottle for Danone Launches in Argentina
Lasered molds produce a label-free water bottle with a 21% smaller carbon footprint than the labeled bottle. …
Best in New Food and Beverage Packaging March 2022
Unilever's DIY PCR meat trays; Mike's Hard Freeze throwback; Jones Soda’s cannabis drinks; flexible packaging gold winners; Lay's soccer G.O.A.T. bag; more. …
Refillable Plastic Packaging on Trend and on a Roll
Eight variations of a sustainable theme for refillable packaging range from reusable PET bottles of soap at Walmart to refillable bags for kibble at Petco. …
Major Brands Hype Sustainability Gains
The packaging community eagerly consumed sustainable packaging news from Frito-Lay, Absolut, Mars, Nestlé and others this spring. …
Curbside Recyclable Pouch Wins Top Award
The top winner in this year’s Dow awards, a standup pouch from Australia, combines the benefits of high-barrier food packaging with curbside recyclability. …
3 Reasons to Reassess Reclosable Flexible Packaging Now
Reclosable features add convenience, prolong shelf life, and reduce food waste while offering tactile and audible engagement. …