Steady, stable, sustainable and innovative. These four words describe the paperboard packaging market today and, we forecast, for many years to come. As part of the Paperboard Packaging Council’s (PPC’s) industry data offering, we keep a pulse on economic trends that will affect the folding carton market. Following are just a few of the developments to expect in 2020.

Fabri-Kal has launched a new line of Dairy Containers. Made from white polypropylene, the recyclable containers are available in two popular designs.  

Zanders has enhanced Zanbarrier NGR ("Natural Grease Resistant") with 100% natural barrier against oil and grease without the use of any chemicals and with an even higher density. 

U.S. plastic bag manufacturers and recyclers just signed a wide-ranging sustainability commitment for the industry and renamed their coalition the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance (ARPBA). The agreement by ARPBA members includes a target that 95% of plastic retail bags be reused or recycled by 2025.

HAVI honors Novolex for ‘raising the bar’ in strategic customer support and innovation.

Genera develops, produces and supplies molded fiber products made from agricultural feedstocks, including switchgrass and biomass sorghum.

Tessemae’s, the nationally recognized #1 organic fresh food company, is excited to introduce to-go cups for its dips, available in Classic Ranch, Buffalo Ranch and Cilantro Lime Ranch. Great for school lunches, at home or on the go the cups the dips are 100% organic and dairy- and gluten-free.

Foodvisor, a new Health Tech app, was created to help people eat smart so that they can feel better and live healthier and better lives. It is a highly advanced AI-powered food diary that provides automatic photo recognition and personalized nutritional coaching.

Pathway Solutions Inc. has launched new shelf-ready packaging, called the Advantage Plus™, that eliminates the use of an outer retail carton.