Memphis, Tennessee-based Wesson and its new owner, Richardson International, a global leader in agriculture and food processing, is breathing new life into the 123-year-old brand with a refreshed look inspired by Wesson’s history. The new look will begin to appear on grocery shelves in May. “We’ve acquired a renowned brand, a good plant run by great […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Ball Corporation Collaborates With Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres Tour
Westminster, Colorado-based Ball Corporation, a global provider of sustainable aluminum cans, cups and bottles, will be a key partner in helping Coldplay advance its commitment to make the Music Of The Spheres World Tour environmentally beneficial. Ball will provide its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup to Coldplay’s venues across the U.S. and select venues internationally – helping to reduce […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News
NJFC Releases Statement On Plastic Bag Legislation And Implementation
The New Jersey Food Council and Linda Doherty, president and CEO, issued a statement May 4 in response to the recent plastic bag legislation passed. “After many years of being in the middle of policy discussions on single-use paper and plastic bags, and polystyrene, this landmark plastic legislation, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. […]
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Consumer Insights Inspire Occasion Innovation Through Packaging
Sponsored Content There is no denying that consumers are spending more time at home since the start of the pandemic. New patterns of eating and snacking at home have taken hold. This creates an opportunity to exercise a different kind of innovation, one that meets new occasions with the tried-and-true beloved brands, packaged in different […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Inline Plastics Expands Footprint With New Facility In Gladwin, MI
Inline Plastics, a manufacturer of high-quality PET (polyethylene terephthalate) food packaging, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Gladwin, Michigan, at the former Cam Packaging facility. The announcement was made recently at the company’s corporate headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut. The Michigan facility is already up and running under its new Inline banner. “We are excited […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southwest
MountainKing Introduces 3-Pound Mesh Bags For Potatoes
Houston, Texas-based MountainKing has introduced new, 3-pound mesh bags of its baby-sized red and gold potatoes designed to generate a higher ring for retail grocers while providing shoppers with a larger, yet still manageable product size for summer cook outs, potato salads and other dishes associated with the season. “It’s well documented that small potatoes […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Center Store, West
La Victoria Introduces First Enchilada Sauces In Closable Pouches
Orange, California-based La Victoria, an innovator of salsa and sauces, has reimagined its enchilada sauce packaging to give consumers an easy-to-open pouch with a twistable cap, making it simpler to store the extra and reuse. The Enchilada Sauces in Closable Pouches inspire recipe creation beyond traditional Mexican recipes and can be used for more than […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Sustainability News, West
Clover Sonoma Receives Sustainability Award For Packaging Innovation
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma received recognition for its first fully renewable milk carton and post consumer recycled gallon milk jug in the U.S. through California Creamery Operators Association’s first sustainability award. In addition, Clover Sonoma released its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting achievements and progress in sustainable packaging, carbon footprint reduction and social justice issues. Sustainability […]