Plano, Texas-based Doritos is partnering with Netflix’s Stranger Things 4 to create a “Live From The Upside Down” virtual concert June 23. The Stranger Things story goes that back in 1986, a tour bus crashed near Hawkins, Indiana, headed to the Doritos Music Fest ’86. The musicians disappeared into another dimension and the show was canceled […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Milliken, Invista Partners To Showcase Impact Copolymer Packaging
Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Milliken & Co. is pleased to be exhibiting at IDDBA expo taking place June 5-7 in Atlanta. In Booth No. 2651, the producer of plastic additives and colorants will be highlighting its collaboration with Invista, the U.S. polypropylene resin manufacturer. Together, the partners used Milliken’s DeltaMax performance modifier to develop a new PP […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. Unveils Two-Story Trade Show Exhibit
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is showcasing its leadership in retail and consumer insights by focusing on the value of space for both retailers and consumers during the National Confectioners Association’s 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo from May 24-26 in Chicago. Hershey recently participated in a study where it explored the needs of retailers. Key insights […]
Posted inH-E-B, Beverage News, Packaging News, Southwest
Stel+Mar Wines Expands Distribution To H-E-B Locations
Stel+Mar Wines has launched in the U.S. at H-E-B locations with a collection of wines. According to the 2022 State Of The Wine Industry Report, the under 40 demographic comprises approximately 72 million people in the U.S. As this demographic matures in age, palate and consumption tendencies, they are actively searching for brands that are aligned with […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Midwest
Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Coffee Launches Variety Pack And Debuts Platform
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages is expanding its product portfolio through a Hard Brunch Variety Pack. The pack will include the Original Hard Coffee and Mocha Hard Latte, as well as three new malt-based beverages – Orange Mimosa, Peach Bellini and Strawberry Sangria. The Hard Juice Variety Pack will feature four new malt-based Hard […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Lunchskins Expands Its Plastic Alternatives At Walmart Locations
Lunchskins is expanding its product lines in Walmart locations to scale the adoption of affordable household alternatives to single-use plastic bags and straws. The expansion comes at a critical time in light of data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic brought on a resurgence of plastic waste. The International Solid Waste Association reports that single-use plastic […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News
ProAmpac Debuts ProActive Sustainability, Digital Print Capabilities
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens Packaging Innovations 2022 at booth G60 May 25-26 in Birmingham, England. The company will emphasize its European ProActive Sustainability flexible packaging portfolio and digital print capabilities. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. The company has increased its manufacturing […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Sustainability News
World Centric Expands Compostable Collection With Takeout Containers
World Centric has announced the addition of two product lines to its 100-percent, tree-free compostable collection. To be unveiled at the 2022 National Restaurant Association Expo from May 21-24 in Chicago, the offerings include the company’s NoTree tall and rectangular takeout containers. Both are made from FSC certified renewable bamboo paper with a bio-based moisture […]