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

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

Packaging innovations: Tesco’s tissue pivots to paper, new Snickers snack has single substrate wrapper

Plus, Lemon Perfect levels up its flavored water bottles to stand out on shelves.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 5, 2024

Packaging innovations: Südpack gets fishy, Kellanova trims plastic

Plus, Redsmith Distillery feels blue over recycled glass and Tipa blows the lid off of compostable coffee pods.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 22, 2023

Packaging’s holiday connection

Packaging is in the spotlight around the holidays, as consumers seek more sustainable gift wrap alternatives and companies aim to lessen waste while maintaining surprise for e-commerce shipments.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023

Digital inkjet printing’s transformation of the packaging industry

The technology’s uptake is expected to accelerate. Current use cases include customization to connect with consumers, and future advancements focus on AI and scannable codes. Learn more in our three-part series.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2023

Packaging innovations: Delta’s sky-high plastic elimination, Sirane’s plastic-free butter barrier

Plus, a TriMas affiliate develops tethered caps for Coca-Cola, Blue Lake Packaging introduces fiber-based tape and Emerald Packaging ups PCR in lettuce bags.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2023

How the global gift wrap market got its start

The now-established tradition didn’t come to fruition until the late 1800s. Chinese culture, Queen Victoria and chocolate makers all played a part in solidifying its role.

By Barbara Hesselgrave • Dec. 14, 2023

Brands level up packaging with digital printing’s customization, consumer connection options

From Taylor Swift-printed Amazon boxes to different versions of the same product, digital inkjet printing enables converters such as Fortis Solutions Group, Printpack and Tetra Pak to meet brands' evolving needs.

By Katie Pyzyk , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 13, 2023

Packaging innovations: Liberty Coca-Cola’s paper push, Corona’s can of a different color

Plus, Green Loop is making agave-derived pallets, Sofi Products knocks the lid off hot beverage cups, Mondi aims to cut the use of expanded polystyrene foam for white goods and Elopak helps smol's refill game.

By Katie Pyzyk , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 1, 2023

‘Revolutionary’ digital printing technology uptake expected to accelerate for packaging

DS Smith, Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, WestRock, O-I Glass and others are among the companies innovating with this technology, which can increase precision and reduce waste. 

By Katie Pyzyk , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 29, 2023

Returnable packaging could cut material use as much as 75%: study

Amcor, Amazon, L'Oréal, PepsiCo and other brands were part of an advisory group for an Ellen MacArthur Foundation project that assessed reusable plastic packaging systems for beverage, personal care and food products.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 28, 2023

Tetra Pak’s paper-based barrier nearly eliminates metal in aseptic cartons

Tetra Pak set out to improve carton recyclability for a Portuguese customer and anticipates widespread production of this innovation by 2025.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2023

US Plastics Pact advises on role of mass balance in PCR certification

As the role chemical recycling will play in packaging evolves, the group aims to address questions and spur demand for postconsumer recycled content.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 27, 2023

Packaging innovations: JBM Packaging blocks water, Aptar caps containers for e-commerce

Plus, EcoEnclose and Sway incorporate seaweed into foldable cartons and Ardagh rounds out its bottle offerings.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 22, 2023

Using more packaging could cut food waste, research suggests

Ameripen, which backed consumer research by Michigan State University, says findings could spark a closer look at date labeling and other on-pack messaging as well as how to balance freshness features with weight concerns.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 21, 2023

Brands, packaging companies and recyclers talk collaboration to improve recycling

Speakers from LRS, Myplas, P&G, PMMI, Rumpke and more connected at the Packaging Recycling Summit to hash out ways to improve recycling and product recyclability as “really, really rapid” packaging changes occur.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 13, 2023

Packaging innovations: Reusable crates go bananas, medical packaging goes monomaterial

Plus, PepsiCo rolls out more easily recyclable paper packaging and Eco-Products hopes snap lids appeal to customers in plastic-restricted markets.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 10, 2023

Packaging innovations: Perrier’s new look, Naturepedic mattresses blanketed in fiber

Plus, Philips appliances get fiber packaging and Berry Global adds a line of reusable cups.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 3, 2023

Ball pitches HD printing as lightweighted aerosol can shapes standardize

Lighter cans have resulted in more uniform shapes, explained Victoria Marletta, commercial vice president for aerosol packaging. Ball hopes a photo-realistic printing option on sensory products will appeal to customers.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 24, 2023

Packaging innovations: KitKat wrappers gain recycled content, Eastman creates monomaterial beauty packaging

Plus, Walmart and Albertsons expand reach of refillable aluminum soaps and cleaners, and avocado growers tout compostable netting.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 20, 2023

Brands respond to consumer calls for sustainable packaging, but recycling barriers exist

Many companies are switching to fiber to boost sustainability. But factors like coatings and consumer recycling participation still pose challenges, according to speakers at the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 17, 2023

Packaging innovations: PlayStation boosts accessibility, Dymapak squeezes out tampering

Plus, packaging launches from Berry Global, Microtek Laboratories and UMF|PerfectCLEAN, including options that are compostable or contain PCR.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 13, 2023

Kroger, Lovesac and other brands discuss today’s packaging design priorities

Incorporating sustainability and marketing while building a relationship with the consumer are all part of the desired “holistic experience,” as coined by one packaging CEO at E-PACK.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 12, 2023

What’s next for flexible pouch design, reuse and EPR? Packaging professionals weigh in.

SPC Advance featured perspectives from ProAmpac, Printpack, Dow, Dispatch Goods, Orora Packaging Solutions, Lorax EPI, Specright and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 20, 2023