The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced updates to the APR Design for Recyclability Recognition Program, adding new packaging components that are now eligible for Preferred Design Recognition (PDR.)  

Sales of Organic Herd’s British Organic Dairy Co. (BODC) range of great-tasting, traditionally made organic Cheddars are being boosted further by the adoption of a new striking pack design and more evocative brand descriptors, the company says.

Elizabeth, N.J.-based Belton Farm, an exclusive Atalanta partner, has launched a re-brand of one of their bestselling products, Red Fox aged Red Leicester, their White Fox White Leicester and Smoked Red Fox. 

Artificial? No AI here — literally. Tropicana introduced ‘Tropcn,’ a new limited-edition packaging with the letters “AI” removed from its name to celebrate the leading orange juice brand’s natural ingredients.

Whipnotic announced the release of two new flavors: Brownie Batter and Peach Mango. The mouth-watering, soft-as-cloud swirls are keto-friendly, gluten-free, artificial flavor-free and have only 15 calories and 1 gram of sugar per serving, the New York company says.

When it comes to protecting dairy products, the importance of secondary packaging is far from secondary.

In 2020, Bel Brands USA’s eponymous cheese spread, Merkts, marked 70 years as a consumer staple. 

Hood introduced its Cottage Cheese Medleys, a new single-serve, flavor-packed snack that brings consumers a delicious way to enjoy cottage cheese. The medley also delivers crave-able flavor combinations and crunchy mix-ins in a convenient, protein-packed snack.  

Specialty packaging market expected to grow significantly for the remainder of the decade.

Packaging is becoming an increasingly potent dairy merchandising vehicle. Enhancements to labeling, shrink wrap, and printing equipment are resulting in the development of visually appealing containers with recyclable films and sleeves that are tamper-evident and that help extend a product’s shelf life.