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Restaurantware Expands Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging Portfolio

New product line provides fully compostable alternatives for over 40 popular packaging items that typically aren't available in compostable varieties – like window boxes and sandwich boxes.




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Coveris to Debut Hot-to-Go Packaging Solutions at lunch! 2024

lunch!, the definitive event for food-to-go, serves as the perfect platform for Coveris to showcase its commitment to developing innovative and sustainable packaging for the sector.




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Better Earth Acquires Betterbin to Bolster Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging

Betterbin’s expertise will support Better Earth’s mission to help restaurants and foodservice operators make informed packaging choices that comply with state and local regulations.




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Novolex Launches PowerPrep Bags and Rolls for Grab-and-Go Products

Manufactured by Bagcraft®, a Novolex brand, the new multilayered bags and rolls keep foods at the height of flavor as they are wrapped, frozen, thawed, reheated and held under heat at the point of sale.




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Bitchin' Sauce Partners with Dot Foods to Enter Foodservice Sector

This new distribution agreement marks a significant expansion for Bitchin’ Sauce, bringing its fan-favorite products to restaurants, cafes, and food service establishments nationwide.




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Eco-Products® Launches Reusable Foodservice Containers

The new containers, called Veda, feature proprietary tracking and collection technology created by OZZI®, a leading reusable systems and container brand.




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Noun Ventures Helps Protein Puck Undergo Total Brand Overhaul

The new visual identity is being rolled out across all packaging and on e-commerce and digital channels. 




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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Develops First-Ever PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber

The new and improved AGELESS provides a timely packaging solution for customers navigating the PFAS regulatory landscape.




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Evergreen™ Launches New Look for Frozen Waffle Packaging

Flaunting vibrant colors and a bold new logo, Evergreen’s revamped brand identity reflects the fun and playful essence of the brand.




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Harvest Snaps rebrands Selects to Crunchy Puffs

The brand is undergoing a packaging redesign for its three Harvest Snaps flavors: Honey Dijon, Loaded Taco, and White Cheddar Jalapeno.




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SkinnyDipped Unveils Brand Redesign with New Packaging

SkinnyDipped has become a brand synonymous with delicious, better-for-you snacks since its launch in 2016 and the next chapter in the brand’s identity is here.




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Flamin' Hot revamps packaging, establishes brand of its own

Frito-Lay's Flamin’ Hot portfolio, encompassing 25 unique products, is coming together as an official brand and stepping out with a fierce new look.  




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JUNKLESS Unveils New Look and First-Ever Marketing Campaign

Chewy granola bar brand debuts new packaging, launches new flavor and announces new distribution.




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Pringles Pops Out of the Can and Into the Bag with its First-Ever Puffed Snack

Snacking masterminds debut first bagged snack in 15+ years with Pringles Mingles, mingling fan-favorite flavors in a delicious, puffed form.




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Snack and bakery companies continue advancing sustainability goals

The IBIE organizers name BNP Media's Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery sponsors of BEST in Baking for another show cycle.




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Mary's Gone Crackers unveils new packaging for Super Seed, Original varieties

The redesign emphasizes the company's commitment to organic, gluten-free ingredients and introduces new convenient sizes for single and family snacking.




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Mars, Inc. Acquires Kellanova in Groundbreaking Deal

Upon completion of the transaction, Kellanova will become part of Mars Snacking, led by Global President Andrew Clarke and headquartered in Chicago, allowing Mars to bring even more beloved brands to more consumers globally.




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Braskem America Unveils Sustainable Solution for Restaurant, Snack Food Industries

Derived from used cooking oil, Braskem's new mass-balanced Bio-Circular Polypropylene (PP) represents a significant step toward a circular economy, helping to displace fossil fuels.




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Brownie Brittle shakes up its packaging with vibrant new look

The new design, described as modern and capturing the fun spirit of Brownie Brittle, is rolling out to retail stores now.




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How Packaging Innovations Can Cut Snack and Bakery Labor Costs

Snack and bakery producers can harness automation, robotics, AI, and other advanced packaging tech to save costs and streamline operations.




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Wonderful® Pistachios Unveils Get Crackin’ Packaging Refresh

The updated In-Shell packaging design showcases the Wonderful Pistachios brand logo more prominently, while the addition of a new “Protein Power” logo reinforces the health benefits of pistachios. 




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Pharmafill CS2 Cottoner Invites Fast Inspection for Wear

Automated cotton inserter features removable drive system for easy access and maintenance.




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Self-Cleaning, Maintenance-Free Ionizers for Static Electricity Removal

The DTY-ELF14HC Multi-Function, Self-Cleaning Ionizer is designed for easy and efficient static electricity removal.




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Proco Machinery Launches a Next-Generation Case Packer with a Collaborative Robot Automation System

The case packer, known as Pakman, will be integrated with Yaskawa Motomon HC10 and HC20 collaborative robots.




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Counting vs. Weighing

Regardless of the industry, accuracy, quality assurance and customer satisfaction are of utmost importance when packing consumer products. When handled properly, product is apportioned precisely and packaged correctly, avoiding costly and reputation-damaging errors.




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EDL Packaging Customizes Its Twin Stream Bundler To Streamline Shelving of Personal Care Products

The shrink film bundler was designed and manufactured to package liquid soaps and cleansers for a contract packer that manufactures under license for well known brands.




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Protective Paper-Based Wrapping System

HexcelPack’s Mini Packing Station can be used to dispense the company’s sustainable HexcelWrap cushioning paper.




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Five Benefits of Case Sealing

Converting from standard flat tape application to one with a folded edge has the potential to revolutionize case sealing, whether automated or done by hand.




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Atlantic Packaging Expands National Footprint with Opening of Henderson, Nevada Facility

New 34,000 square foot facility enables Atlantic Packaging to further support West Coast customers and the continued transition to sustainable packaging.




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Crown Packaging Expands Services

Crown Packaging Corp. expands services to meet growing demand for packaging solutions.




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Technology is Revolutionizing Cartoning and Case Packing

Robotics and automation are changing the cartoning and case-packing landscape by providing faster packaging, taking up less space, improving workplace safety, and freeing up employees for other tasks.




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Packsize's X5 Erected Box System Named Finalist for 2023 MHI Innovation Award

The X5 is the world’s first fully-automated erected box system and the most advanced, flexible, efficient and sustainable platform available for the e-commerce industry.




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MGS introduces compact top load case packer for diverse packaging requirements

Especially well-suited for Home Care, Personal Care and Pharma, the Matrix TL delivers favorable speed and efficient changeovers in a small footprint.




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Ishida Europe Releases New Version of Automatic Case Packing System

The ACP-722 RRP offers one of the smallest footprints currently available, being up to 50% smaller than equivalent casepacker models.




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Paxiom Group's ValTara launches robot case packer for pouches, cartons and trays

The system is designed to provide fast, accurate, and efficient case packing for a wide range of products.




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EndFlex introduces wraparound case packer for high-level product protection

Part of the Paxiom Group, EndFlex’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has resulted in a diverse product line that includes case erecting, tray forming, case sealing, case packing, tray loading, pick & place, and robotic palletizing machines.





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Tip of the Iceberg: A Preview of the Learning Opportunities at PACK EXPO

Packaging Strategies’ recent reporting on PACK EXPO International 2024 – though extensive – represents a mere fraction of the networking and expertise sharing that will take place at the event.




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Sidel unveils StarLITE®R, a 100% rPET bottle for carbonated soft drinks

New offering benefits from the company’s deep understanding of recycled PET resin characteristics and their impact on bottle production.




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Coca-Cola India Launches 100% rPET Bottles for Carbonated Beverages

The bottles have an on-pack call to action "Recycle Me Again" message and will also drive consumer awareness with "100% recycled PET bottle" displayed on the pack.




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Eco-friendly packaging to be featured at Cibus Tec Food&Bev trade fair

Taking place in Parma, Italy, from October 24-27, the 2023 edition of the Cibus Tec trade fair will showcase trends and innovations in the Italian and international food and beverage machinery industry.




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Berry Global Introduces New Range of Reusable Plastic Cups for Foodservice Industry

The Berry Cup Range combines reusability with a premium quality feel and high-impact branding opportunities.




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Juicy Juice Embraces More Vibrant Look in Brand Redesign

The work capitalizes on their category leadership while bringing a new playful element on pack that appeals to parents and kids alike. 




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Coca-Cola Makes Final Four Certified Closed Loop for Beverage Packaging

All beverage bottles and cans collected will be recycled and remade into new food-grade packaging.




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Innovation helping food and beverages industry reduce rigid plastics in packaging

Packaging and consumer goods companies are accelerating their efforts to adopt new innovative materials and processes to replace plastic in product packaging to help meet their plastic reduction goals




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Industrial Physics report suggests more talk than action on innovative packaging

In a period where budgets are extremely tight and layoffs are being made, many companies find it difficult to justify assigning resources to innovation.




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PODCAST | The Versatility of BOPP in Beer Packaging

In this interview, Stout Collective’s Matt Tanaka explains the inspiration behind the BOPP Beer and Design Conference, now in its third year.




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7UP® Refreshes Branding, Debuts 'Level Up With 7UP' Campaign

The new campaign forms part of the wider #LEVELUPWITH7UP platform that has been rolled out across various regions worldwide – solidifying 7UP as a versatile plus-one to any gathering.




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The benefits of enhanced Direct UHT for high-protein beverages

As we see consumer preference grow for high-protein products, Direct UHT (ultra-high temperature) becomes the stand-out processing method for its gentler treatment of protein-rich formulations, alongside other benefits.




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Mountain Dew announces new visual identity celebrating great outdoors

The official rollout of the new visual identity will debut next summer, with packaging hitting shelves as early as May 2025.  





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Tetra Pak Highlights Food & Beverage Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO

Company will have a team of experts on-site to showcase innovative equipment additions such as the Tetra Pak A1 1100 Filling Machine and the new Tetra Pak Direct UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) unit.