The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Switzerland, launched ReSource: Plastic, a new activation hub.

Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, Texas, announced a plastic reduction initiative, in conjunction with Markon Cooperative Inc., Salinas, Calif., intended to move the produce industry away from single-use plastic.

The global pet food packaging market was valued at $8.3 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to expand with 5.2% CAGR over the forecast period to reach $10.7 billion by 2022, according to analyses from Transparency Market Research, Albany, N.Y.

The Star Group of Cos., Canada, is taking its first step in reducing plastic throughout its supply chain.

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

Natural Grocers, Denver, Colo., eliminated more than 300 million single-use plastic bags across all 152 stores.

Mintel, Chicago, announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond.

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, and Veolia, a France-based resource management company, announced a collaboration to work on waste collection, sorting and recycling of plastic material, with a particular emphasis on flexible plastic packaging.

The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment unites businesses, governments and other organizations behind a common vision and targets to address plastic waste and pollution at its source.

Trader Joe’s announced plans to revamp its packaging to become more sustainable.