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 […]
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LesserEvil Launches Jurassic World Dominion Package Collaboration
Danbury, Connecticut-based LesserEvil has announced a limited-edition collaboration, sweepstakes and additional giveaways to celebrate “Jurassic World Dominion” from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, which will debut in theaters on June 10. In addition to giving its Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn new packaging, LesserEvil is hosting sweepstakes, along with other themed prizes, and is launching giveaways on social […]
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Kari-Out To Showcase Takeout Packaging Products At Upcoming Show
Kari-Out will showcase its line of foodservice take-out packaging products May 21-24 during the National Restaurant Show at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Attendees are invited to visit the industry supplier at Kari-Out Booth No. 4082 on the trade show floor. “Kari-Out is a pioneer in the takeout foodservice industry and has paved the way for the […]
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BMC Reports Increased Consumer Demand For Bottled Water
Bottled water made history in 2021 by becoming the largest beverage category (by volume), according to new data from the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC). Bottled water’s total volume in 2021, 15.7 billion gallons, surpassed carbonated soft drinks’ all-time peak of 15.3 billion gallons, which was reached in 2004. Bottled water outsold soft drinks for the first […]
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Frito-Lay Launches ‘Unbox The Icons’ Variety Pack Sweepstakes
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay is launching “Unbox the Icons” Variety Packs by joining forces with three celebrities: Mario Lopez, Martha Stewart and Mark Morrison. To kick off the campaign, Frito-Lay Variety Packs partnered with actor and television host Lopez, as well as cookbook author and entrepreneur Stewart to make their signature Frito-Lay Variety Pack “Iconic Boxes” filled with their favorite things, […]
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Mondelēz International Publishes ‘Snacking Made Right’ Report
Mondelēz International Inc. has published its 2021 “Snacking Made Right” report, demonstrating progress against its short and long-term ESG goals. The company said it remains focused on leading in areas where it can help deliver more positive impact, including helping to build a thriving cocoa sector and reducing packaging waste and environmental footprint. The 2021 “Snacking […]
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Malt-O-Meal Finds Consumers Likely To Purchase Value Food Brands
According to new survey data of 2,000 respondents in the U.S. released by Lakeville, Minnesota-based Malt-O-Meal, seven in 10 people are more likely to shop on a budget now than prior to the pandemic, with parents being 21 percent more likely than non-parents. The top two factors that consumers prioritize when shopping for groceries right now […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Sparkling Ice Launches New Flavors, Packaging For ‘Cheers To Heroes’
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has launched its third annual “Cheers to Heroes” campaign to honor and celebrate America’s veterans. This year’s campaign will have a focus on saluting U.S. veterans by partnering with two charitable organizations, Honor Flight Network and Homes For Our Troops, using new flavor launches to […]