Building on the relationship previously announced in 2021, Keebler and Mother’s have teamed up with Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands to create grab-and-go variety multipacks. With a growing demand for snack food variety offerings, this partnership aligns category leaders with their iconic brand portfolios to gain larger retail reach. “This partnership brings two sweet and salty snacking powerhouses […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Alkaline88 Launches 2-Liter Shaq Paq Throughout Texas
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Company has announced that the Alkaline88 “Shaq Paq” will be available in 170 H-E-B stores in Texas. “We’re very pleased to be adding another Alkaline88 SKU, the ‘Shaq Paq,’ to H-E-B shelves,” said Frank Lazaran, president and CEO of The Alkaline Water Company. “H-E-B customers in Texas will be able to enjoy […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Planters Launches Packaging Redesign For Roasted Peanuts
Chicago-based Planters is introducing peanut-shaped packaging for its Dry Roasted Peanuts. “Our new packaging allows us to truly stand out with a unique ‘shell’ that is just as premium and satisfying as the Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts housed within,” said Allie Abney, associate brand manager. “Now, snack lovers can enjoy their favorite peanuts in an even better, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
With Safety Chef, Inline Plastics Pursuing Foodservice Audience
Inline Plastics showcased its latest innovation recently in a discussion with The Shelby Report. Safety Chef is new for the company, according to Carrie Cline, senior brand manager. “We’ve got Safety Fresh, which has the patented technology of being tamper evident and tamper resistant, that was launched around 2006. We took that same technology and put […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Varcode, NPG To Develop SMART Packaging Solutions
Chicago-based Varcode has finalized a partnership agreement with National Packaging Group to develop, manufacture, market and distribute SMART packaging solutions for distributing temperature-sensitive products. Under the agreement, New York-based NPG will integrate Varcode’s patented Smart Tag technology with its manufacturing businesses. This will create a single source for digitally enabled packaging solutions capable of improving cold chain for food and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Milliken To Showcase Sustainable Plastic Additives At Pack Expo
Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Milliken & Company will feature an array of partnerships and additive technologies Oct. 23-26 during the Pack Expo International 2022. At its booth, Milliken will show how leveraging innovation, expertise and collaboration has helped the company develop solutions that can make plastics more reusable, recyclable and efficient. Milliken offers customers opportunities to achieve […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Anchor Packaging Introduces Product Line For Panoramic
The Shelby Report recently talked with Kurt Richars, director of market development and sustainability for St. Louis, Missouri-based Anchor Packaging. Anchor Packaging is a maker of rigid food packaging and flexible food film. The company recently acquired Panoramic Inc., a manufacturer of thermoformed products used in fresh food applications, including bakery, produce and confectionery out […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
ZOA Energy Launches Limited-Edition Cans For Movie Release
Tampa, Florida-based ZOA Energy is collaborating with DC Films to launch limited-edition “Black Adam” cans to stores nationwide for consumers. The cans feature ZOA founder and film lead/producer Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam. The cans are available while supplies last online through its website, on Amazon and in grocery and convenience stores. ZOA has also released a limited-edition […]