Articles Tagged with ''sustainable packaging''

Sustainability informs new rigid packaging innovations

Sustainability informs new rigid packaging innovations

A greater market focus on sustainability is leading to the development of more environmentally sound rigid packaging
Richard Mitchell
February 18, 2020
Rigid packaging is undergoing a makeover. With consumers and product manufacturers putting pressure on packaging suppliers to develop designs that are eco-friendly, alternatives with biodegradable elements and less bulk are becoming more prevalent and helping to fuel greater sector activity.
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Sustainability ranks as top packaging concern

Sustainability ranks as top packaging concern

Other trends focus on food safety, consumer convenience, shelf impact and packaging line flexibility
Hallie Forcinio
August 20, 2019
Sustainability touches every aspect of the dairy industry. Consumer demand for more environmentally friendly products is a driving force, prompting changes to packaging materials that are more easily recycled, contain recycled content, are source-reduced and/or are derived from renewable sources.
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Tetra Pak launches paper straws in Europe

Company will put its straw innovations into the public domain to encourage industry collaboration.
July 19, 2019
Company will put its straw innovations into the public domain to encourage industry collaboration.
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Rigid containers get a modern twist

Rigid containers get a modern twist

New offerings boost shelf impact, sustainability and convenience
Hallie Forcinio
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Kathie Canning
February 13, 2018

Dairies and cheesemakers often choose rigid containers to set products apart from the competition and meet sustainability targets. And new rigid container offerings can help dairy processors enhance shelf impact, sustainability and convenience.


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Sustainable packaging options for dairy foods continues to improve

Sustainable packaging options for dairy foods continues to improve

Demand increases for renewable content and recycled content for milk cartons, yogurt cups and other dairy foods and beverages.
Hallie Forcinio
September 15, 2017

Sustainable dairy packaging is nothing new. Lightweighting, or source reduction, remains an ongoing process. Container wall thickness is reduced and flexible structures are down-gauged. Source reduction not only conserves resources, but also cuts costs and carbon footprint.


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Shelf life and shelf impact drive dairy packaging

Shelf life and shelf impact drive dairy packaging

Two other factors garnering attention from brand marketers are convenience and sustainability. Here’s a look at innovative packaging, including aseptic containers and in-mold labels.
Hallie Forcinio
June 8, 2017

Maximizing product protection, freshness, convenience and shelf appeal govern packaging decisions about dairy foods. These goals are driving interest in aseptic filling, in-mold labeling, single-serving sizes and functional features.


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