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…
Packaging
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Food News
Mondelēz sues Aldi over private label packaging that ‘blatantly copies’ Oreo and Chips Ahoy!
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,…
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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…
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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…
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Exciting News from Hostess: Hostess has recently unveiled a fresh new look with a revamped logo and packaging design, marking a significant step in the snack company’s journey towards modernization. This update reflects their commitment to staying relevant in the…
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Summary: The Coca-Cola Co. unveiled new environmental goals for packaging sustainability to achieve by 2035, focusing on design and post-use collection. These goals replace previous targets set for 2025 and 2030 related to recyclability, recycled content, and reusable packaging. One…
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Glass Packaging: The Consumer Choice Consumer demand for glass-packaged products is on the rise in grocery stores, but supply hasn’t kept up. A study by O-I revealed that while consumers prefer glass packaging, 66% of them cited a lack of…