Posted inPackaging News, Association News, Market Profile, Northeast

Rhode Island Retailers Readying For Reusable Bag Requirement

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]