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Outlaw revamps snacking brand packs from Eat Real
Bristol-based design studio Outlaw has recently revamped plant-based snacking brand packs from Eat Real. Under the new brand positioning ‘Relishing the Alternative’, the brand is focussing on plant-based snacking. The new refreshed packs highlight the culinary ingredients and artisanal food experiences. The design highlights both its delicious flavour combinations and better-for-you credentials, including vegan and…
Kellogg to Split into Three Companies
A tighter focus on the separate businesses will enable each to “unlock their full potential.” What might this mean for packaging? n June 21, two days ago, Kellogg announced it will be separating into three independent public companies, names to come later, so each can better focus on its specific business: Global Snacking Co. — fueled…
The United Nations Declares War on Single-Use Plastics
The proposed Global Plastics Treaty draws more attention to the plastic waste situation around the world. But we need to be more innovative in our packaging solutions. During the pandemic, the world created about 8 million tons of plastic waste, and most of it is now in the ocean. As one researcher described the problem while visiting…
3 Reasons to Reassess Reclosable Flexible Packaging Now
Reclosable features add convenience, prolong shelf life, and reduce food waste while offering tactile and audible engagement. Reclosable packaging for beverages evolved over the years sparked by 1950s patent filings. The 1970s brought roll-on closure options to beverages while the 1980s saw twist on-off closures go from high-density-polyethylene (HDPE) to polypropylene (PP) components on semi-rigid…
Coca-Cola GB to stop using non-recycled plastic in on-the-go bottles
Coca-Cola Great Britain (GB), in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), has today announced that it is set to reach a significant milestone for its packaging in Great Britain. The soft drinks giant announced that it will be using 100% recycled plastic in all on-the-go bottles across its entire range, as it continues its progress…
Aptar partners with REBO for launch of smart, reusable water bottle
Aptar Food + Beverage has announced a partnership with REBO on a reusable water bottle that uses smart technology to help customers stay hydrated, all while funding the collection of tossed-away plastic bottles in developing countries. The REBO water bottle uses Bluetooth technology embedded in its cap to track the amount of water consumed. A personalized hydration app (iOS…
Tetra Pak’s Packaging Circularity Plan Centers on Lowering Carbon
The largest global food packaging company keeps its focus on renewable, low-carbon materials and sustainable machinery “This is not about a war on plastics. It’s about a war on carbon,” says Trewin Restorick, founder/CEO of Hubbub, a charity that collaborates with communities on campaigns that “inspire ways of living that are good for the environment.” That’s…
