American Beverage names veteran insider as new CEO

Kevin Keane has served in the role on an interim basis for the trade group, which represents Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and other beverage companies.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2023

Starbucks and Turn Systems’ reusable cup pilot aims for waste reduction

This is the coffee giant’s largest reusables test program so far, and findings could pave the way for a fully scaled, permanent program.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 23, 2023

Packaging sustainability looks different to consumers post-pandemic

Hygiene still is important to global consumers, but they differ on views of which packaging substrates are most sustainable, according to a new McKinsey report.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2023

PFAS class action suit alleges Ahlstrom paper mill contaminated Wisconsin farms

Ahlstrom is accused of spreading PFAS-contaminated sludge on Wisconsin farmland. But the company says it didn’t own the mill at the time in question.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2023

You down with ESG?

Sustainable packaging is a very effective way to optimize ESG efforts and increase sustainability. UFP Packaging is helping guide companies through the process of identifying opportunities for increased sustainability and maximizing their returns on investment.  

Aug. 21, 2023

Could food freshness sensors be the end of ‘best by’ dates?

Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.

By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 21, 2023

Packaging evolves in response to ‘unboxing’ videos flooding social media

Brands are requesting customized boxes to touch consumers’ emotions and build loyalty. Filler material, in-box printing and sustainability contribute to memorable unboxing moments, too.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 16, 2023

Reusable cup systems gain scale through city and venue partnerships

Companies such as r.Cup and Turn Systems are seeing increased uptake for their products, often made from polypropylene, that can potentially be recirculated hundreds of times.

By Lela Nargi • Aug. 14, 2023

Packaging groups weigh in on EPA’s draft plastic pollution prevention strategy

Ameripen, the Flexible Packaging Association, NAPCOR and the Reusable Packaging Association were among thousands who submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 10, 2023

Reusable food containers rolled out at convention center

Bold Reuse’s work with the Oregon Convention Center comes as reuse systems have been recently discussed at a U.S. Senate committee hearing and adopted by major event venues and vendors such as Coca-Cola.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 7, 2023

Compostable packaging accepted at rising number of full-scale food waste composting facilities, survey finds

The 2023 data from the Composting Consortium and BioCycle magazine comes as the tonnage that these facilities can accept is increasing but contamination threatens their business.

By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 7, 2023

Packaging innovations: Notpla’s biodegradable pods, WestRock’s fiber ‘dog bone’

Augusta Label and Packaging, Ranpak and Spartech also introduced new or redesigned packaging for specialty purposes, including cold chain shipments and sterile medical device protection.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 4, 2023

WestRock sees start of volume turnaround during ‘unprecedented year’ of declines

Following this week’s announcement of the Tacoma, Washington, mill closure, executives further detailed the ongoing footprint optimization plan intended to improve profitability.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 3, 2023

O-I Glass looks ahead to 2024 expansions amid ‘choppy’ destocking

Q2 results exceeded expectations, executives said, despite lower consumer demand and destocking trends dampening sales volumes.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 3, 2023

Novolex advances waste, recycling ESG goals, but emissions remain flat

The packaging company cited supply challenges for decreased use of both fiber and plastic recycled content in 2022 while touting plans to increase the amount of PCR in certain products.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 1, 2023

Ravago, Republic announce recycled plastic production plant partnership

The $350 million Blue Polymers joint venture is meant to co-locate four facilities at Republic’s planned polymer centers and create 100% recycled PP and PE resins.

By Megan Quinn • July 31, 2023

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 Maria Rachal • July 31, 2023

Scale up or down, without tipping the scales

Today’s industries face a truly unique set of challenges. An increasing need to increase sustainability and efficiency, constant staffing issues, and expansion without experiencing hiccups from partners and suppliers.

July 31, 2023

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 Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2023

Packaging industry trends that shaped Q2 earnings

Amcor, Berry, Ball, WestRock, O-I, Sonoco, Graphic Packaging, Ardagh, International Paper, Silgan, Crown and Packaging Corp. of America shared insights into the status of destocking, consumer demand and other trends.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 17, 2023

Flexi-Hex, Orora partnership brings 100% recycled fiber protective packaging to North America

It offers an alternative to plastic options like foam peanuts or air-filled cushions.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 25, 2023

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 Maria Rachal • July 24, 2023

Bio-based plastics, reuse systems highlighted in House Appropriations Committee budget proposal

The committee seeks to cut the U.S. EPA's budget but says it supports work around recycling definitions and product labeling, and exploring U.S.-grown plastic alternatives such as hemp.

By Megan Quinn • July 24, 2023

Amazon phasing out plastic mailers and working to reduce e-commerce packaging

While 92% of its packaging material weight in the U.S. and Canada is recyclable curbside, Amazon intends to further eliminate hard-to-recycle materials and has seen a boost in deliveries that ship in their own containers.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 20, 2023

Nova Chemicals, Novolex collaborate on facility for making PE from mechanically recycled film

The plant will deliver 100 million pounds of recycled polyethylene annually when it reaches full capacity, which Nova expects to occur in 2025.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 19, 2023