In this video, Packaging Strategies’ Chief Editor Brad Addington and Associate Editor Bobby Douglas bring you up to date on recent and imminent developments in the world of packaging.
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With the U.S. entering a new presidential administration, Packsize’s Brian Reinhart discusses potential federal regulation of packaging over the next four years, noting that state-level initiatives surrounding sustainable packaging are already having an impact.
TIPA’s Daphna Nissenbaum says compostable packaging has emerged as a vital tool in the industry’s sustainability arsenal, adding that rapid advancements in innovation and growing consumer demand will make this year a turning point.
Restaurantware's Jamil Bouchareb says the packaging industry in 2025 is poised for bold reinvention, driven by a mix of technological breakthroughs, evolving consumer values, and new opportunities to redefine its role in a rapidly changing world.
Recycled materials, reusable packaging, compostable packaging and even used cooking oil are among the many paths toward more eco-friendly snack food packaging.
Vendors of snack food packaging are developing recyclable, biodegradable and reusable products to expand their customer base. KYSU – whose products include freeze-dried fruits and chocolates – has unveiled packaging made entirely from recycled materials, and Bad Monkey Popcorn has created compostable packaging for one of the world’s most popular snack foods.
W-Cycle will supply Melhoramentos Latin America with its proprietary food-grade packaging formula and consulting services. Melhoramentos will also incorporate their own high-performance cellulose fibers sourced from their extensive renewable forestry operations.