Nearly 56% of Americans feel that food brands have the main responsibility for reducing plastic waste in food packaging, and that 46% are willing to pay more for renewable packaging, according to an international consumer survey commissioned by Kemira, Finland.

ALDI U.S., Batavia, Ill., announced a commitment to making 100% of its packaging, including plastic packaging, reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Sealed Air Corp., Charlotte, N.C., announced plans to invest in production capacity at its Simpsonville, S.C., facility to produce plant-based food packaging.

Sealed Air Corp., Charlotte, N.C., entered into an agreement with Kuraray America, Inc., Houston, Texas, to offer food packaging materials derived from its Plantic bio-based resins.

New Barn Organics, Healdsburg, Calif., is transitioning its Almond Milk line, previously packaged in plastic, to PlantCarton paper packaging from Evergreen Packaging, Memphis, Tenn.

Valio, Finland, is said to be the first company in the world to start using plant-based cartons.

The responsible packaging shoppers (RPS) are emerging as a trend-setting segment of shoppers, according to a report based on data from the annual EcoFocus Trend Study.

Jet Printing in Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn., rebranded to Jet Packaging Group (JPG) in response to the increasing need for more innovative flexible packaging, especially made with compostable, renewable and recyclable materials.

Arla Foods USA, Basking Ridge, N.J., is said to be the first processor to select SIG’s SIGNATURE PACK to increase market share of its organic dairy products.

Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., announced several ongoing sustainability initiatives, ranging from resilient packaging and water conservation to carbon-free energy and electric vehicle usage.