What will the packaging solutions of tomorrow look like? That’s the question the attendees at EastPack 2018 set out to answer earlier this month as more than 8,000 packaging professionals flocked to the Jacob K….
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Study Identifies 4 Major Drivers of Europe’s Food Waste Problem
Europe has a growing food waste problem. According to a recent study from the Institute for European Environmental Policy for Friends of the Earth Europe and Zero Waste Europe, that food waste problem may be…
FDA Delays New Packaging Rules Until 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent decision to delay the enforcement of new labeling requirements sends a clear message to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the packaging industry as a whole: It’s…
Glasgow Debuts Million-Dollar Sustainability Incentive Program
Scotland is taking the lead in sustainable packaging. Recently, Zero Waste Scotland—an environmental activist group supported by the Scottish government and the European Regional Development Fund—announced a £1,000,000 fund was created to encourage companies to…
Global Biodegradable Packaging Market to Continue Expanding Over Next 5 Years
In 2017, the global biodegradable packaging market stood at $287.3 million. By 2023, it’s expected the market will expand to $429.2 million, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.92% over the next five…
Packaging Survey Reveals Industry Trends & Challenges
What are the most prevalent trends in the packaging industry? What are the biggest challenges packaging companies face as we move into the future? The folks over at L.E.K. Consulting recently surveyed more than 200…
Innovation Takes Center Stage at Pack Expo East
Pack Expo East, PMMI’s biennial regional trade show and conference, featured a strong emphasis on innovation in packaging, making this year’s show an engaging experience that is sure to continue the momentum of the conference…
Nestlé Eyes 100% Sustainable Packaging by 2025
Nestlé, the international food and beverage juggernaut that’s headquartered in Switzerland, recently announced its goal of creating 100% of its packaging from reusable or recyclable materials by 2025. The food manufacturer hopes that none of…
McDonald’s Aims for Fully Sustainable Packaging by 2025
It’s no secret trash is a growing problem that threatens the entire world. It’s estimated that the world, collectively, will generate 6 million metric tons of garbage each day in 2025—a shocking 70% increase from…
Consumer’s Evolving Shopping Habits Create Packaging Challenges
via Stephen Kaufman at PackagingDigest.com Should your CPG company use SmartLabels or not? There’s no right or wrong answer. You can’t get around federal regulations. But the use of SmartLabels isn’t a requirement, either. Smart…
