Packaging

Key Points: Danone settled two false advertising lawsuits over its plastic packaging filed by Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition. Danone agreed to allocate corporate funds over the next three years towards reducing plastic packaging or providing plastic-free…

PepsiCo has successfully reduced its virgin plastic use by 5% in 2024, surpassing its annual target of 2%, as stated in the 2024 ESG report released on Thursday. This marks the consumer packaged goods company’s first detailed report on its…

Dive Brief: Danone has filed a lawsuit against competitor Chobani, accusing them of copying the slogan and packaging of their cold brew coffee line. The lawsuit alleges that Chobani’s La Colombe cold brew product closely resembles Danone’s SToK coffee in…

Sustainable Packaging Targets: A Shift Towards Legislative Alignment Key Points: Consulting firm Gartner predicts that approximately 75% of organizations that set voluntary sustainable packaging targets will phase out those goals by 2028. Companies are now focusing on aligning their strategies…

Summary: The company Boxed Water is Better, known for selling water in cartons, has agreed to modify certain environmental claims on its packaging following a decision by the independent nonprofit BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division. The case was initiated…

President Donald Trump has decided to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, a move that has packaging manufacturers concerned about the impact on the food industry. Despite a recent court ruling blocking many tariffs, Trump’s decision aims to protect…

Key Points: Mondelēz International has announced investments in companies focusing on compostable packaging and regenerative agriculture through its sustainability-focused venture arm. The investments aim to advance scalable, high-impact solutions at the intersection of climate, community, and circularity. Companies receiving investment…

New Update: A lawsuit has been filed by Mondelēz International against Aldi, demanding a change in the packaging of several private label snacks. The lawsuit claims that Aldi’s packaging for snacks like Oreos and Chips Ahoy! closely resemble Mondelēz’s brands,…

Shareholder resolution season is in full swing, with a focus on packaging usage by CPG, food service, and hotel companies. Proposals targeting plastic packaging, flexible packaging, and reusable packaging have been submitted, with some already approved for potential voting. Flexibles…

Key Points: TreeHouse Foods, the manufacturer of Walmart’s Great Value chicken broth, issued a recall due to an internal procedural error, not packaging materials. The recall affected 2,023 cases of broth sold in nine states, with Tetra Pak supplying the…