Packaging

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…

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…

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…

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…

With the rise of hard seltzers and other ready-to-drink cocktails, tall skinny cans have become a common sight in liquor aisles. However, some competitors and niche brands are opting for glass packaging to stand out in the market. The RTD…

New Insights: In 2023, Coca-Cola maintained that 14% of its total beverage volume was served in reusable packaging, a figure that remained unchanged from the previous year. This stagnant progress has led to criticism from environmental group Oceana. Oceana’s Senior…

Companies Innovating in Packaging Companies are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance their packaging solutions, aiming for improved performance, marketability, and sustainability. Let’s take a closer look at four innovative packaging solutions that have caught the attention of…