Retailers in Rhode Island are preparing for a major change in disposable plastics in the state. On May 27, Gov. Daniel McKee signed the Plastic Waste Reduction Act, according to a post on the Rhode Island Food Dealers Association’s website. The act will take effect one year after the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issues […]
Category: Packaging News
Posted inPackaging News, West
Fresh Cravings Revisits ‘Find The Golden Lid’ Sweepstakes
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand offering chilled salsas, hummus, plant-based and creamy dips, has announced a new rendition of its ‘Find The Golden Lid’ Sweepstakes, this time for its salsa products. The brand is again giving away a total of $20,000 in cash prizes, after first launching the sweepstakes in March with Fresh Cravings hummus […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Calpine Containers Appoints Gallagher As Chief Executive Officer
Clovis, California-based Calpine Containers has appointed senior executive Sean Gallagher as CEO, succeeding Walt Tindell who will be retiring at the end of the year. Gallagher brings leadership experience built over almost two decades in the packaging and distribution industries. Gallagher was previously SVP and general manager for Saxco International, a distributor of rigid packaging to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Association News, National
NGA Names ReposiTrak As Traceability, Compliance Partner
NGA has entered into a multi-year agreement with ReposiTrak in preparation of The Food Safety Modernization Act that will impose additional technical, financial and operational burdens on food retailers when Section 204 of the law is published in November. Specifically, retailers, wholesalers and their trading partners will need to maintain records of every movement of several […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Introduces Refreshed Brand, New Packaging
Lima, Ohio-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has launched refreshed packaging and new brand appearance, designed to draw attention from consumers. The launch is accompanied by an integrated campaign to show off the new packaging, including a refreshed logo and enhanced web and social presence that were developed with consumer needs in mind. New packaging is expected to be on shelves […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
General Mills Brings Back Monster Cereals In Kaws-Designed Boxes
Minneapolis-based General Mills has brought back its Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo-Berry and Frute Brute Monster Cereals with the limited-edition release of four Kaws-designed boxes. Inspired by classic horror film characters, the Monster Cereals have returned, partnering with American artist Kaws, who was inspired by the vintage styling of the original boxes. He designed new […]
Posted inPackaging News, Feature, Southeast
Mister Bee Potato Chips Expands Co-Packing Production
Parkersburg, West Virginia-based Mister Bee Potato Chips is expanding its private label co-packing services to add to its chip making for retail outlets. The small, woman-owned business upgraded its entire facilities – new fryer, computerized seasoning, bagging process and new warehouse – providing opportunities for expanding its production to make custom chips for other snack companies, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods
Kraft Heinz’s Delimex Rebrands Packaging, Enhances Flavor
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Delimex, is debuting refreshed packaging, enhanced flavor and double the taquito filling. “As a brand we are all about bringing bold, delicious flavor to life’s dullest moments,” said Rachel Drof, director brand communications, Delimex. “We are excited for fans to try our new and improved product and experience the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, National
Dasani, Sprite Begin Transition To Sustainable Packaging
Two of The Coca-Cola Company’s largest brands are taking steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. Dasani is launching bottles made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic, excluding caps and labels, while Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase its likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles. A majority […]
Posted inPackaging News, Fred Meyer, National
Giant Food Launches Loop Reusable Containers
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has partnered with Trenton, New Jersey-based Loop, a circular reuse platform, to bring its packaging solution to customers. Beginning this fall, customers in the DC-metro area will be able to purchase products in durable, reusable containers that can be found in Loop branded displays in participating stores. “Giant is committed to taking sustainable actions […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Northeast, Packaging News, Snacks Brands
Loacker Expands Distribution To Costco Locations
New York-based Loacker Minis have launched in a single-serve package at Costco stores nationwide. Loacker Minis are baked with four wafers and three layers of hazelnut, vanilla or chocolate cream filling. Loacker Mini wafers are made with non-GMO ingredients, including Alpine milk, Italian hazelnuts harvested and roasted locally, as well as Madagascar vanilla and sustainably-sourced cocoa. […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
NielsenIQ Bases Announces The 2022 Design Impact Award Winners
NielsenIQ has announced the recipients of the 2022 NielsenIQ Bases Design Impact Awards for the consumer-packaged goods industry. The global competition recognizes package redesigns and the business impacts they make for their companies. This year’s winners include brands that delivered innovative and creative packaging with design concepts that reflected brand vision while supporting the shopper journey. Sixty brands […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Walden Farms Rebrands Full Product Line, Improves Formulation
Rochelle Park, New Jersey-based Walden Farms is launching a full rebrand and improved formulation across all of its products, including salad dressings, coffee creamers, syrups, condiments, dips, spreads and sauces. Following the debut of its reformulated salad dressings in May 2021, Walden Farms has upgraded its entire product portfolio to match the new look and taste of its dressings. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Tosca Acquires Bristol Manufacturing’s Cheese Box Division
Atlanta, Georgia-based Tosca has acquired Bristol Manufacturing’s cheese box division. The acquisition includes two facilities in Springfield, Missouri, and Canton, New York, allowing Tosca to add capacity for future growth, expand its geographic reach and insource all of its wash and reconditioning services for the Tosca 640 cheese containers. Bristol Manufacturing is a reconditioning and repair company […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows Launch Glow-In-The-Dark Packaging
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Jet-Puffed, is launching Camp S’mores packaging this summer. The new packaging features a glow-in-the-dark bag that that the company hopes will create “for s’more exciting campfire fun for the whole family.” “As we gear up for…summer and prime marshmallow roasting season, we wanted to give fans a way to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast, Sustainability News
DS Smith, University Of Georgia Partner To Support Local Wildlife
DS Smith, a leading paper and packaging producer, and the University of Georgia are coming to the rescue of Rafinesque’s big-eared bats, southeastern gopher tortoises and other critical animal species that call Southeast Georgia home. They are among hundreds of rare, threatened or endangered species that UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources identified […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Rio Tinto, Corona Canada Pilot Low Carbon Can Using Elysis Technology
Rio Tinto, in partnership with Corona Canada, has launched a specially-marked, low carbon beverage can, manufactured by the Broomfield, Colorado-based Ball Corporation. The cans, available through a pilot in Ontario, were made using aluminium from Rio Tinto and leveraging Elysis technology. As part of this limited release, 1.2 million cans were produced with a QR […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Whole Foods
Rold Gold Celebrates Anniversary With Redesign, Giveaway
Plano, Texas-based Rold Gold is celebrating its 106th anniversary with a new limited-edition bag design and by giving away more than $106,000 in gold bars through its Gold Hunters campaign. This program sends consumers on a hunt to find Rold Gold hidden in the background of their favorite television shows, movies, sports and music that span decades, all for a chance […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Partners With Nwodim To Bring Back Solid Black Initiative
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is teaming up with actress and comedian Ego Nwodim to announce the return of Solid Black, a multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding to shine a light on Black changemakers – people who are driving impact, activism and a culture of change in their communities. In its sophomore year, Doritos Solid Black […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Heinz, Partners Join Forces For U.K. Flexible Plastic Recycling Trial
SABIC has joined forces with Heinz, Tesco and Berry in a recycling trial in the U.K. designed to close the loop on soft plastic food packaging. Flexible plastic packaging collected from Tesco stores has been used to produce certified circular polypropylene from SABIC’s Trucircle portfolio for microwavable Heinz Beanz Snap Pots, made from 39 percent […]