The API Group Inc. and Accredo Packaging, a Sugar Land, Texas-based manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, have appointed Treijon “Trei” Johnson as director of sustainability. Using his background in developing sustainable packaging solutions, Johnson will focus on refining and implementing a strategy that builds on the foundation of sustainability success at Accredo Packaging. Johnson will […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southwest
Whole Foods Adds Coffee To ‘Sourced for Good’ Program
Thirteen blends of Whole Foods Market brand coffee will now include the Sourced for Good seal, marking the first grocery-aisle expansion of the third-party certification. All Whole Foods Market brand coffees also carry a third-party certification for sourcing from Rainforest Alliance or Fair Trade. They must be organic or Non-GMO Project Verified and meet the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Association News, National
Study Touts Corrugated Packaging Industry’s Sustainability Leadership
The corrugated packaging industry has achieved substantial reductions in the environmental impacts of a corrugated cardboard box, according to a new life cycle assessment. The study shows a 50 percent per unit reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2006-20, tackling the most urgent and predominant causes of a changing climate. The LCA, conducted for the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Maine Crisp Rebrands As Better With Buckwheat
Amidst increasing sales growth and new distribution in major national retailers, artisanal snack company Maine Crisp is rebranding as Better With Buckwheat. The new brand, which will retain the Maine Crisp product line, readies the gluten-free producer to introduce buckwheat-based innovations in additional snacking categories. The Better With Buckwheat rebrand promotes the snack company’s key […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Anchor Packaging Receives ‘Best New Product’ Award
Anchor Packaging’s new reusable packaging line, Anchorware Reusables, has been named the winner of the 2023 Best New Products award in the Foodservice Packaging category by Convenience Store News. Because reuse offers benefits consumers recognize and reduces packaging waste, Anchorware Reusables help operators differentiate their sustainability efforts. As more consumers seek sustainable solutions, reuse offers […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
REBBL Unveils Occasion-Based Packaging Design
Emeryville, California-based REBBL has debuted occasion-based packaging design across its beverage portfolio, spanning six daily moments with more than 16 varieties. Available nationwide, the occasions include: Protein, Awake, Balance, Focus, Revive and Wellness. The products will include a corresponding occasion, such as a Protein Dark Chocolate or an Awake Maca Cold Brew. By connecting each […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Honor Jack Trice On Limited-Edition Cereal
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will honor Jack Trice, Iowa State University’s first Black athlete, with a limited-edition cereal that will be available in select stores across Iowa. A portion of the sales from Jack Trice Hy-Vee Wheat Flakes will benefit the Trice Legacy Foundation, which offers scholarships and technology grants for Black students. At Iowa […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Westfalia Fruit Highlights Zero-Plastic Avocado Packaging
Westfalia Fruit USA will highlight its 100 percent plastic-free bagged avocado packaging and its partnership with Can I Recycle This (CIRT), a recycling technology platform, at SEPC’s Southern Innovations show Sept. 14-16 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to NeilsenIQ, nearly 50 percent of shoppers want brands to take the lead […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Harpak-ULMA Introduces New Tray Sealing Technology
Taunton, Massachusetts-based Harpak-ULMA has a new innovation in tray sealing technology – the Mondini Trave Sinfonia. This solution enables snack and meal producers to increase packaging throughput in a smaller, more flexible footprint with greatly reduced labor requirements. Producers can now fully automate tray packaging processes, while enjoying control of the product loading (positional accuracy […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Northeast
PepsiCo Introduces Recyclable Paper-Based Beverage Packaging
As part of its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainable packaging initiative, New York-based PepsiCo Beverages North America is rolling out paper-based solutions to replace plastic rings across multipacks. The company announced the new paperboard designs will appear in a phased, regional approach across the U.S. later this year. It is the first beverage company to commit […]
Posted inPackaging News, Independent Store News, National
Liviri Launches Independent E-Grocer Grant Program
Fort Collins, Colorado-based Liviri is launching its first Independent E-Grocer Grant Program. It is an initiative that will award resources to an independent grocer. Liviri is committed to supporting grocers in driving operational excellence and optimizing supply chain management for the ever-evolving eGrocery sector. To apply, grocers can submit an application here. “Liviri’s primary focus is to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Sustainability News, West
Tasteful Selections Introduces Sustainable Fiber Trays
Arvin, California-based Tasteful Selections, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, has introduced a new sustainable fiber tray for its Organic Sea Salt and Herb bite-size potatoes. With a range of baby potato types and varieties, Tasteful Selections strives to meet consumers’ culinary aspirations by offering new products and flavors. Anchored by its sustainability pillars […]
Posted inPackaging News, National
Consumer Brands Offers Local Recycling Data Through SmartLabel
The Consumer Brands Association and The Recycling Partnership are providing consumers with up-to-date, localized recycling instructions on product packaging through the CBA’s SmartLabel digital QR code labeling platform. Consumers can scan the thousands of products that use SmartLabel to access The Recycling Partnership’s Recycle Check, a package-specific, data-driven solution to help navigate the system. “Consumer […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Clearly Clean Launches Recyclable Food Tray Solution
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania-based Clearly Clean Products LLC, a rolled-edge, recyclable food tray packaging company, has launched a full line of recyclable, overwrap food trays targeted specifically to grocery retailers and wholesalers. This solution, utilized primarily for poultry, meat, produce, seafood and deli, is a boxed program and features downgauged tray thicknesses to enable a quick, easy and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
The Alkaline Water Co. Enters New Co-Packing Partnership
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co. Inc. has further expanded its production capacity through a new co-packing partner in New York. A1 Beverages recently completed a new packaging and bottling production line and has plans to further expand capacity in 2024. The partnership is important to The Alkaline Water Co. for the continued growth of the […]
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Kraft Heinz Shares New Goals To Reduce Virgin Plastic Use
The Kraft Heinz Co. has announced a new goal to reduce the use of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20 percent by 2030. This is a step in decreasing its use of fossil fuels and finding more sustainable product packaging options. The change is estimated to reduce the use of about 100 […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Harpak-ULMA Opens Customer Experience Center
Harpak-ULMA has opened a new customer experience center in Costa Mesa, California. The center is accessible from the western U.S., located 10 minutes from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport. The new facility will enhance Harpak-ULMA’s presence in the West, offering a variety of customer-focused experiences and services available at the company’s flagship customer experience center […]
Posted inDollar General, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, Southeast
Dollar General Invests In ‘Clover Valley’ Private Brand Line
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General is expanding its private label brand, Clover Valley, to include new on-trend national brand alternatives, debuting more than 100 new items for 2023. This expansion will include a larger selection of sauces, condiments, entrees, sides and snacks, with many featuring new packaging designs. “We have made significant enhancements to our private brands […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Keebler Introduces Looney Tunes Fudge Stripe Packaging
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Keebler, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, has launched new packaging for its Fudge Stripe cookies. The collaboration celebrates Warner Bros. 100-year anniversary. Keebler’s Fudge Stripes feature a coat of fudge on top of shortbread cookies. The updated limited-time packaging will mimic Looney Tunes characters with a Warner Bros. […]
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Resource Label Group Acquires TQL Packaging Solutions
Franklin, Tennessee-based Resource Label Group LLC, a full-service provider of label and packaging solutions, has acquired Dallas, Texas-based TQL Packaging Solutions. “I am proud to welcome the talented team at TQL Packaging Solutions to the Resource Label Group family,” Mike Apperson, president and CEO of Resource Label Group, said in a statement. “Their focus on innovation […]