Sustainability

Sustainability

Mondelēz’s sustainable cocoa sourcing program combats deforestation

Cathy Pieters, of Cocoa Life, on collaborating with African communities, transparency efforts, and how they will educate consumers.

Debra Schug

July 25, 2017

An environmental impact assessment shows the biggest driver of the company's end-to-end carbon footprint is the deforestation within its supply chain.

Sustainable Packaging

Bosch, BillerudKorsnas collaboration wins sustainability award

Sealed paper packaging honored for performance and sustainability

Casey Laughman

July 13, 2017

A collaboration between Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnas has been awarded a 2017 Sustainability Award in the Bio-Based Packaging category.

Supply chains

Supply chain transparency is a win-win for brands

Greater visibility drives consumer loyalty, helps meet government regulations and leads to a better understanding of a company’s own processes

Jorge Izquierdo

July 13, 2017

As consumers demand more information about the origin and authenticity of the products they consume, farsighted brands seek to reach new levels of transparency.

Candy packaging

Hershey launches more sustainable packaging

New design uses 32 percent less material, including 3.12 fewer pounds of corrugate.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2017

Hershey is launching an innovative new packaging approach that the company developed in 2016 to reduce corrugate waste, lessen its carbon footprint and improve sustainability efficiencies across the supply chain.

Packaging

PaperWorks launches 100% recycled kraftback folding cartons

Company says it’s a new viable alternative to virgin

Crystal Lindell

June 14, 2017

PaperWroks is launching three new coated recycled board (CRB) kraftback folding carton options.

PET Packaging

Danone, Nestlé Waters working on 100% bio-based PET bottles with Origin Materials

Bottles slated to be on store shelves by 2020, will be available to entire industry.

Crystal Lindell

June 13, 2017

“Current technology on the market makes it possible to have 30 percent bio-PET,” says John Bissell, CEO of Origin Materials. “Our breakthrough technology aims to reach 100 percent bio-based bottles at commercial scale."

Tetra Pak discusses the importance of sustainability in food processing

Company looks at how food and beverage makers can spur sustainability.

Debra Schug

June 5, 2017

June 5th is the United Nations World Environment Day, which the organization created to focus attention and spur action on tackling environmental issues.

Siemens event spurs innovative ideas

Quick-to-market, ultra-transparency and VR among trends talked about during Siemens brain storming event.

Crystal Lindell

May 22, 2017

Quick-to-market food items that mimic fast fashion, ultra-transparency about how food is made, and virtual reality in retail stores. This is what industry experts think the food industry might look like in 10 years.

Steam Packaging

KM’s Packaging launches new steam packaging

K Steam packaging film is ideal for microwaves

Crystal Lindell

May 15, 2017

KM Packaging Services Ltd.’s newest addition to its K Steam range not only increases the shelf life of fresh produce but also reduces the in-pack cooking time.