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Americans still want sustainable packaging

January 20, 2015

The ‘green’ movement definitely had its 15-minutes of fame, which probably spanned a few years. Is it just me or does it seem like the buzz is dying down?

Fully renewable carton package now on the shelves

Finnish dairy producer, Valio, becomes the first company in the world to sell products to consumers in carton packaging made entirely from plant-based materials.

January 14, 2015

Finnish dairy producer, Valio, becomes the first company in the world to sell products to consumers in carton packaging made entirely from plant-based materials.

Food traceability gaining popularity as consumers demand transparency

January 12, 2015

Growing consumer interest in food provenance and production methods is leading to a spike in traceability schemes.

Sealed Air unveils redesigned website and latest sustainability report

January 7, 2015

The website launched already for the U.S. market in English and will be rolled out globally over the course of the first half of 2015.

Food retail market will reach $8,541.9 billion globally in 2020

December 29, 2014

Rise in the global population, changing customer preferences, and emerging economies are making the way for the food retail industry.

Awareness of resource scarcity is growing

New survey findings from Tetra Pak suggest more can be done

December 22, 2014

Packaging professionals within consumer packaged goods companies report growing awareness around the business impacts connected to natural resource scarcity, but robust knowledge and understanding is still absent

Plastics Academy to induct nine of the industry’s best into the Plastics Hall of Fame at NPE2015

December 18, 2014

The Plastics Academy will honor this year’s inductees in a streamlined ceremony held at NPE2015, the largest and most important plastics tradeshow held in North America.

US corrugated & paperboard boxes market increases

US demand to exceed $39 billion in 2018

December 17, 2014

US demand to exceed $39 billion in 2018

Recycling Reinvented expanding current mission beyond EPR to include supportive policies

December 10, 2014

In the last two years, Recycling Reinvented has worked to introduce legislation in several states and commission a cost-benefit study for Minnesota to show how EPR could increasing recycling rates and find cost efficiencies on a statewide level.

Market Trends: Produce Packaging

Packaging innovations produce better eating

Rebecca Eve Schweitzer

December 10, 2014

“Eat your fruits and vegetables,” says every mother everywhere. In fact, that resounding admonition has been echoed by parents, teachers, nutritionists, doctors and even governments for decades.

The Coca-Cola Company Rolls Out 100% rPET 20-oz Bottles Nationwide

Mondelēz partners with Amcor to use recycled packaging for Cadbury sharing bars

Phenix Label Unveils Innovative Tear-Away Label for Improved RFID Scanning

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February 19, 2025

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Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us in Greenville, South Carolina – for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing and production partners, check out the latest converting technology and equipment, network with like-minded professionals, and more!

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May 20, 2025

Converters Expo

The Converters Expo brings together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us at Lambeau Field for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing partners, discover the most up-to-date testing and prototyping equipment, network with like-minded industry professionals, and learn the latest in printing and packaging.

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