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CPG promotional activity unevenly impacts packaging suppliers
Boxboard producers stand to benefit the most as consumer packaged goods companies shift away from their recent “value over volume” strategy, according to a Truist Securities analyst.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2024 -
BlueTriton launches premium water bottles as aluminum packaging’s role grows in market
Aluminum bottle offerings could tap a wider range of consumer values, researchers and consultants say. The addition expands the portfolio for Pure Life, Deer Park, Poland Spring, Arrowhead and Ice Mountain waters.
By Maria Rachal • May 9, 2024 -
EPR laws’ labeling implications create more questions for CPGs
Leaders from the Consumer Brands Association and The Recycling Partnership recently discussed how packaging EPR laws are further complicating how brands can mark packaging, including for recycling.
By Maria Rachal • May 8, 2024 -
Packaging innovations: Bandit Wines cartons offer augmented reality, Huggies ups PCR in diaper bags
Plus, Dionis Goat Milk Skincare lotion now comes in refill pouches and American Packaging Corp. tackles pet food pouch recyclability.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 6, 2024 -
Colgate says it might miss 2025 packaging recyclability target
Flexible bags and pouches are the key sticking points. In a sustainability report, Colgate-Palmolive also shared updates on transitioning its entire toothpaste portfolio to recyclable tubes, which became the subject of a lawsuit last year.
By Maria Rachal • May 3, 2024 -
Packaging innovations: John Paul Mitchell’s revamped hair care line, Essentia’s paper mattress wrap
Plus, Labelmaster, Firstleaf and ForeFront Supply Chain Solutions introduce a safer shipping product, lighter bottles and food packaging with PCR, respectively.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 17, 2024 -
Nestlé to use recyclable, light-blocking shrink sleeves on some beverage products
The company is hoping the crystallized PET sleeves will play a role in bottle-to-bottle circularity for Nesquik and Coffee mate products, among others.
By Maria Rachal • April 17, 2024 -
Henkel to engage packaging suppliers in bid to lower scope 3 emissions
The German consumer goods company behind brands like Dial soaps and Soft Scrub cleaners says about a quarter of its value chain emissions are caused by packaging and raw materials. It’s targeting decreases by 2030.
By Maria Rachal • April 12, 2024 -
What brands and retailers are saying about sustainable packaging in 2024
The Clorox Co., Yum! Brands, The Home Depot, and Coca-Cola are some of the businesses that have recently reported on packaging changes and sustainability progress.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 9, 2024 -
Energy drinks buzz with new designs and sustainable packaging
Beverage makers such as Rockstar and Celsius are innovating to keep their current consumers and reach new ones — and packaging manufacturers are along for the ride.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 8, 2024 -
Circular Action Alliance is lone PRO to submit program plan for Oregon EPR
The brands-led group, which is already active in Colorado, California and Maryland, is eyeing end-of-year approval for its plan as 2025 recycling changes loom.
By Maria Rachal • April 3, 2024 -
Material reduction, enhanced recyclability anchor Hain Celestial’s new packaging targets
The CPG company behind Celestial Seasonings tea and Terra chips set targets to reduce virgin packaging materials and packaging waste while increasing recyclability.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 25, 2024 -
Keurig brewing up compostable K-Rounds as alternative to plastic coffee pods
The company is still in the process of testing the rounds, which have a seaweed-derived coating. Keurig also plans to launch a mail-back program for its polypropylene K-Cups, which are not going away.
By Maria Rachal • March 14, 2024 -
Refills and plastic alternatives offer a fresh spin on laundry detergent packaging
While traditional detergent bottles are widely recyclable, consumer demand for plastic reduction has led to a range of refillable solutions, sheets and, as of this past week, “fiber tiles.”
By Hayley Lind • March 12, 2024 -
Califia Farms rolls out 100% rPET bottles in North America
The plant-based beverages brand is still seeking recycled content solutions for caps and sleeve labels. The company estimates packaging lightweighting from 2019 to 2023 avoided 4 million pounds of plastic production.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 29, 2024 -
What’s old is new: Food and beverage brands put a modern spin on retro packaging
Consumer-facing companies are tapping into buyers’ emotions as they redesign logos and packaging.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Packaging innovations: Angel Soft gets baby fever, Juicy Juice pumps up its playfulness
Plus, packaging refreshes and new launches from Crystal Light, Chanel, O-I Glass, ProAmpac, Berries Paradise, Sway and IPG.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 16, 2024 -
NYC bill could restrict laundry and dishwasher pods
Bill supporters say polyvinyl alcohol, used in pods and sheets, passes through wastewater treatment and pollutes the environment. The American Cleaning Institute says the products have sustainability benefits.
By Maria Rachal • Updated Feb. 9, 2024 -
Colgate-Palmolive faces lawsuit over ‘misleading’ recyclable toothpaste tube claims
A judge denied the CPG company’s request to throw out a lawsuit that consumers filed a year and a half after Colgate introduced a monomaterial HDPE tube. The product’s recyclability has been hotly debated.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Coca-Cola pilot removes labels from Sprite bottles to ease recycling
The initiative follows the beverage giant’s move to improve bottle-to-bottle circularity by switching the bottle color from green to clear. This limited-run trial in British stores also aims to decrease the overall use of packaging material.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 29, 2024 -
EPA’s Safer Choice recycled content proposals draw some pushback
Groups including Ameripen, the Can Manufacturers Institute and Consumer Brands Association, as well as companies such as Clorox and P&G, weighed in on proposed changes to the voluntary product certification program.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 26, 2024 -
The packaging industry outlook for 2024
Packaging Dive takes a closer look at what’s in store for policymaking, producer responsibility, plastics and more.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Packaging innovations: AmerCareRoyal straw gets clear, Bogle wine goes metal, Pomì turns red
Plus, Rion Aesthetics launches refillable cosmetics packaging while Crown Therapeutics’ Sarna lotions, Genpak’s Harvest Fiber and Melitta’s filter packaging get refreshed.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 22, 2024 -
New alliance aims to elevate food safety concerns as packaging waste regulations develop
Food and packaging groups are teaming up as the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods in response to actions in the EU and elsewhere.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Packaging innovations: Tropicana’s AI marketing move, Upfield transforms its tubs to fiber
Other announcements include Accredo and Fresh-Lock standing up a 50% PCR pouch, and Heidelberg Materials cementing change in its bag design.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 12, 2024