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    FDA: Major Source of PFAS in Food Packaging No Longer Sold in U.S.

    Andy Hanacek
    Feb. 29, 2024
    Certain grease-proofing materials with PFAS are no longer available in the U.S. for food packaging applications.
    Courtesy of Homefree
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    Packaging Materials

    Cookie, Brownie Maker Homefree Wins Google Single-Use Plastics Challenge

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 22, 2023
    Processor has focused on reuse of foodgrade materials for snack packaging and environmentally friendly cookie boxes.
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    Packaging Materials

    Arnold Bread, Bimbo Bakeries USA Launches New, Environmentally Friendly Bread Bags

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 3, 2023
    According to the company’s release, the bread bag is North America’s first to use 30% post-consumer recycled content.
    Courtesy of PepsiCo
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    Packaging Materials

    PepsiCo Rolls Out Paperboard Multipack Wraps, Clips to Eliminate Plastic Rings in U.S. and Canada

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 25, 2023
    Paper-based packaging solution is recyclable and expected to eliminate millions of pounds of plastic packaging in North American marketplace.
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    Packaging Materials

    Dept. of Commerce Proposes Tinplate Steel Tariffs only on China, Germany and the UK

    Andy Hanacek
    Aug. 22, 2023
    Consumer Brands Association claims a tentative victory for consumers and canned goods manufacturers, as preliminary decision imposes no tariffs on five nations listed in steel...
    Courtesy of Volpi Foods
    Volpi Foods' Eco-Pack packaging
    Packaging Materials

    Volpi Foods Unveils New Pre-Sliced Cured Meats Paper-Based Packaging

    Andy Hanacek
    July 11, 2023
    New “Eco-Pack” packaging uses paper material that is curbside recyclable and reduces plastic use by 80 percent, according to the company.
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    Regulatory Compliance

    EFSA Says Bisphenol A in Food is a Health Risk

    Dave Fusaro
    April 19, 2023
    After European Food Safety Authority report, European Commission authorities will have to decide on limits or a ban.
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    Packaging Materials

    Shortage of Cans Lessens Conagra Shelf Presence

    Dave Fusaro
    April 12, 2023
    Even with that supply chain problem, sales grew 6% in its fiscal third quarter.
    Courtesy of Frito-Lay North America
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    Packaging Materials

    Frito-Lay, Quaker Open Greenhouse to Push Compostable Packaging Innovation

    Andy Hanacek
    April 4, 2023
    PepsiCo expects facility to accelerate innovation by shortening the timeline from concept to certification.
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    Packaging Machinery

    Processors Under Pressure When it Comes to Packaging

    March 7, 2022
    More expensive materials, labor and transport add up to a challenge for users of all kinds of packaging.
    Beverage Products

    Coors Light Eliminates 6-Pack Plastic Rings

    March 1, 2022
    $85 million investment by MolsonCoors will replace plastic rings with a cardboard wrap.
    Fruits and Vegetables

    Study: Wrapped Produce Gets Wasted More

    Feb. 24, 2022
    Wrapping fresh produce in plastic is counterproductive and may actually lead to more food waste, according to a study by a British nonprofit.
    Beverage Products

    Constellation CEO: Sourcing Bottles is Tough

    Jan. 20, 2022
    Constellation Brands is having trouble sourcing the brown beer bottles it needs, company executives said during a recent earnings call.