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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 -
Crown, IP, Smurfit Kappa among ‘early adopters’ for nature-related financial disclosures
As biodiversity loss becomes more of a concern in sustainability reporting, multiple packaging companies have agreed to align reporting with recommendations from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 22, 2024 -
TIPA expands compostable offerings to fast-growing cannabis edibles market
Wyld, a major cannabis edibles brand, will use the company’s alternative to single-use plastic for products across the U.S. and Canada this year.
By Hollie Stephens • Updated Jan. 18, 2024 -
Sustana rebrand unifies distinct fiber businesses
The rebrand lets the company “talk about the whole story,” from material sourcing to recycling, including efforts like its paper cup recycling pilot program with Starbucks.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 17, 2024 -
EPR, recycling refunds, labeling top 2024 packaging policy concerns
Ameripen, the Can Manufacturers Institute, Flexible Packaging Association and Glass Packaging Institute shared what they’re anticipating and advocating for in this election year.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 16, 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 -
Coca-Cola co-launches competition to increase rPET supply
Competition hosts are seeking innovative ideas to boost supply of the recycled plastic, which they say sorely lags demand — and could become tighter as brands try to meet their 2030 postconsumer recycled content targets.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Reuse leaders eye more standardization, automation in 2024
Upstream is looking into how an industry association could unify advocacy and enable large contracts and infrastructure. Re:Dish remains focused on implementing the technology and education needed to scale further.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Aldi removes plastic shopping bags from all US stores
The grocer said it’s the first major U.S. retailer to make the change across its entire portfolio.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Consumer sentiment report tackles how to make reuse a long-term habit
While many people cite upfront cost as a barrier to embracing reuse, 45% of reusable packaging users surveyed by the U.S. Plastics Pact and Closed Loop Partners say these solutions are about the same price as single-use options.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 9, 2024 -
5 packaging trends to watch in 2024
Shifting consumer habits and manufacturing footprints, evolving end-of-life design and looming sustainability targets are some of the factors poised to impact the packaging industry this year.
By Katie Pyzyk , Maria Rachal • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Bagasse sweetens the case for compostable packaging
Bagasse packaging, derived from sugarcane, is considered an environmentally sound option for food service products. Choosing the right use case is key for performance.
By Hollie Stephens • Jan. 4, 2024 -
2023 packaging trends by the numbers
These are some of the stats that defined policymaking, e-commerce, sustainability, dealmaking and more for the packaging industry across varied substrates and markets.
By Katie Pyzyk , Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 22, 2023 -
These companies are rethinking gift packaging to reduce holiday waste
Wrapping paper and gift packaging can be notoriously hard to recycle. Companies such as Metsä Board, Wrappily, Creative Retail Packaging and EcoEnclose are pursuing new solutions.
By Hayley Lind • Dec. 21, 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 -
EU packaging regs advance
European Council agrees to general approach on PPWR for negotiations
With changes introduced that include a potentially lower threshold for separate collection in deposit return systems, the Council’s position largely drew criticism from industry groups. Further negotiation is expected in the new year.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 19, 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 -
Aluminum groups make COP28 commitment to recycle nearly all beverage cans by 2050
Ardagh, Ball, Crown, Novelis and numerous associations endorsed a set of actions including government recycling targets and policies, better data collection and tracking and prioritizing can-to-can recycling.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Spotlight on compostable packaging: Design, labeling and infrastructure insights
Compostables have grown more mainstream — but they also face additional scrutiny. Read Packaging Dive’s top reporting on these issues during 2023.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Mushroom and corn and seaweed, oh my: Evaluating plastic alternatives
As brands assess if, where and which bio-based plastic alternatives could play a role in packaging portfolios, analysis of these novel feedstocks must also focus on disposal, degradation and cost, outside groups say.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Keurig Dr Pepper and Circular Action Alliance leader talks EPR and closing gap on 2025 sustainability targets
Charlie Schwarze, the beverage giant’s senior director of sustainability and board chair for the producer responsibility organization, spoke with Packaging Dive about what’s ahead in 2024.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Republic Services opens Las Vegas polymer center to supply recycled plastic for packaging
The center is expected to produce 100 million pounds of recycled plastics per year. It’s the first of several such locations designed to boost availability of recycled content as companies like Coca-Cola seek more for packaging.
By Megan Quinn • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Compostable packaging’s contested, complicated past doesn’t determine its future
Composters can struggle to manage the wide variety of new packaging entering the market, leading to greater calls for labeling guidelines and testing. Cities like San Francisco and Minneapolis offer case studies in how to make it work.
By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Clemson’s FRESH initiative scaling up compostable product testing
The South Carolina university aims to meet growing demand from brands bringing new products to market.
By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Dec. 5, 2023