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  • 6-pack of mini Coca-Cola cans held by Graphic Packaging fiber-based packaging
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    Coca-Cola bottlers try paper carrier innovations

    Graphic Packaging International and DS Smith are among the partners on these plastic-to-paper conversions.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023
  • The show floor at Pack Expo 2023 in Las Vegas.
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    Stories from Pack Expo 2023

    Catch up on all of Packaging Dive’s coverage from Las Vegas, including shifting trends and industry leaders’ insights on what’s next.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images; Federal Trade Commission 

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    Deep Dive // FTC's Green Guides update

    Taming the wild west of environmental marketing: A Green Guides history

    More than 30 years after state attorneys general pushed for scrutiny of marketing claims, the packaging landscape is as complicated as ever. Did the guides serve their original purpose?

    By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Bud Light's cans in limited-edition NFL team packaging featuring team logos and players
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    Packaging innovations: Bud Light’s sporty cans, SC Johnson hits recycled plastic out of the ballpark

    Plus: Amcor rolls out new paper packaging in North America, Berry Global details an innovative bottle design challenge and Aldi makes more sustainable packaging announcements in the U.K.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz looks to transform plastic packaging portfolio

    The food and beverage giant is now trying to cut virgin plastic use 20% by 2030. U.S. consumers can expect to buy certain mayo products in packaging made entirely from recycled content starting next year.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    Packaging innovations: Pringles, Heinz, Peet’s make material changes

    Graphic Packaging International, Berry Global, Ardagh, Corning and others provided new or redesigned packages for brands’ food, beverage and medical products.

    By • July 28, 2023
  • Jell-O portfolio after rebrand
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    Jell-O rebrands for first time in 10 years with updated packaging

    The 178-year-old brand is the 18th Kraft Heinz label to get a refresh over the last three years amid an industrywide rebranding trend.

    By Chris Kelly • July 27, 2023
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    Corona, Modelo shareholders vote against proposed circular packaging report

    Amazon, Kroger and Yum Brands were among the companies that faced similar shareholder proposals this year.

    By • July 24, 2023
  • Close-up of a beverage lid made from fiber material.
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    Packaging innovations: Matrix Pack, Fieldless, Dr. Bronner’s make a switch to fiber

    Charter Next Generation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions and others announced product launches and redesigns to improve sustainability.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Coca-Cola targets sustainable packaging innovations with $137.7M venture fund

    The company expects the investments, managed by Greycroft, will provide greater access to emerging technologies to boost sustainability and reduce carbon emissions as 2025 and 2030 goals loom.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • Packages of Colgate toothpaste are displayed on a shelf at a drug store February 3, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    At Colgate, supply chain and sustainability come from the same tube

    The CPG aims to reduce its carbon footprint and plastic waste while converting to packaging deemed recyclable for the billions of tubes of toothpaste it sells.

    By Ben Unglesbee • July 6, 2023
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    Big brands and retailers detail packaging sustainability progress in 2023

    Kraft Heinz, Clorox and Target are some of the major brands that have shared updates this year on their efforts to increase recycled content and meet other packaging targets.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 17, 2023
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    Packaging innovations: Montchevre features ‘mischievous’ goats, Partake Brewing shows ‘lively’ personality

    Sabert, Pregis and others recently announced packaging redesigns and material changes for certain product lines.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • An array of Heinz sauce packets with specialty packaging for the summer.
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    Packaging innovations: Heinz’s stately summer, Entenmann’s rebrand tech boosts accessibility

    Restaurantware, ProAmpac and AdvanSix also recently announced new launches or packaging redesigns.

    By • June 16, 2023
  • Metsä Group and Fiskars Group's fiber-based packaging
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    Packaging innovations: 3D packaging made from wood pulp for Fiskars, new look for Sayso cocktail tea bags

    Celebration Packaging, Atalanta and Novolex also recently launched new packaging products or redesigns.

    By , • June 9, 2023
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    QR code resurgence presents opportunity for food and beverage packaging

    Growing consumer familiarity with the technology, which can host endless information, is a boon to brands as they look to keep up with increasing demands for communicating via packaging.

    By Leslie Nemo • June 8, 2023
  • Hershey's chocolate bars are shown on July 16, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Hershey ESG report notes ongoing challenges with recycled content in packaging

    The chocolate company, like others in the space, says it’s “hindered by an insufficient reliable supply of food grade material.” It views packaging changes as an important frontier in lowering Scope 3 emissions.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Packaging innovations: Mars launches paper wrappers, Absolut lightens up with paper bottle

    Catch up on six innovative sustainable packaging launches and redesigns from Sprite, Earthfirst Films, Sabert Corp. and more.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Packaging innovations: Compostable clamshell prevents taco tipping, Smirnoff Ice’s ‘drippy’ redesign

    Catch up on six new packaging technologies and redesigns from Better Earth, ProAmpac, Pure Protein and others.

    By • May 26, 2023
  • A side-by-side comparison of Kraft Singles packaging before and after the brand refresh.
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    Kraft Singles refreshes brand with bold colors, easier-to-open packaging

    The first overhaul in five years arrives as the brand looks to maintain its momentum during a period of high inflation. 

    By Sara Karlovitch • May 23, 2023
  • An opened 12-pack package of Budweiser beer with a music magazine printed on the package's inside.
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    Screenshot: Budweiser/YouTube 

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    Packaging innovations: Budweiser’s music box, Quilted Northern puts paper on paper and more

    Catch up on six new packaging technologies and redesigns involving Pepsi, Georgia-Pacific, Bertolli, Ardagh, Ball, Tetra Pak and others.

    By • May 19, 2023
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    Packaging standards may be key to scaling refill-at-home models

    Consumers and CPG companies are eager to expand this method of reuse, but slower innovation in packaging formats could be a near-term challenge. Loop, Upstream and others weigh in on what it will take.

    By Lela Nargi • May 8, 2023
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    Q&A

    Reflecting on a dramatic decade of EPR shifts and what it means for packaging

    Michael Washburn, now a senior policy advisor for The Recycling Partnership, hit a wall in his efforts to promote EPR while working at Nestlé Waters North America. Today, he says “almost everything” has changed.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images

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    Deep Dive

    5 factors influencing packaging design and operations

    From navigating inflation and changing regulations to assessing the impact of automation and plastics M&A, these are some of the top industry trends to watch.

    By , , • March 27, 2023
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    Flexible packaging expected to boom, despite limited recycling capabilities: PMMI report

    Flexible plastic packaging and compostable packaging are predicted to see big gains, but few people in the U.S. have access to recycling programs for those materials.

    By • March 24, 2023