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An in-depth look into new packaging concepts pertaining to refrigerated and frozen foods. Submit packaging-related news and press releases to Editor-in-Chief Marina Mayer at mayerm@bnpmedia.com.

ARTICLES

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Study: Rigid food containers market to grow $80,000M by 2022

Despite concerns regarding its rising volumes in dumping grounds, plastic will continue to remain the most preferred material for manufacturing rigid food containers.
April 22, 2019
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The rigid food containers market will exhibit a CAGR of 4% from 2017-2022 and rise to a revenue opportunity of $80,000 million by the end of 2022, according to research from Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.
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A La Mode transitions to 100% recyclable packaging

Effective immediately, all containers will be identified with an "all-natural" and "color changing spoons" label located on the front of the new eco-friendly packaging.
April 12, 2019
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A La Mode, New York, introduced new 100% recycling packaging, including color changing spoons, to its line of handcrafted nut-, sesame- and egg-free ice cream.
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Study reveals a broken recycling system

Though more than 90% of respondents say they feel they know their local recycling rules, fewer than six in 10 reported researching them.
April 11, 2019
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Although Americans are more environmentally concerned than ever, a patchwork system of local policies has confounded consumers and damaged recycling efforts, according to a report by Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C.
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Garrett Valley rebrands to Garrett Valley Farms

The new name and brand assets reflect the company’s all-natural roots and better showcase its dedication to classic farm values.
April 5, 2019
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Garrett Valley, Swedesboro, N.J., announced a corporate name change to Garrett Valley Farms as part of a larger rebranding effort that includes a refreshed packaging design.
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Star Group of Cos. takes steps to reduce plastic

The company's new Inspired Greens whole head lettuce line in recyclable sleeves transformed 2 million potential pounds of PETE plastic to under 100,000 pounds of recyclable sleeves.
April 3, 2019
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The Star Group of Cos., Canada, is taking its first step in reducing plastic throughout its supply chain.
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Report: Egg packaging market to expand CAGR of 6.2% by 2029

Molded fibre and plastics, including polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), are said to be among the most commonly used raw materials for egg packaging.
April 1, 2019
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The global egg packaging market is estimated to roughly land at over $5.5 billion by 2019, and will expand at a CAGR of over 6% by 2029, according to a report published by Future Market Insights (FMI), Valley Cottage, N.Y.
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EVENTS

Industry

4/14/16
Lambeau Field Atrium
Green Bay, WI
United States

9th Annual Converters Expo

The 9th Annual Converters Expo on April 14, 2016 will bring together converters and packagers of paper, film and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.

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Industry

2/5/19
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
United States
Contact: Karen Close, Senior Events Manager, BNP Media / Packaging Strategies

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one-day expo, featuring 88 exhibitors, on Tuesday, February 5 at 10:30 am-4:30 pm.

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Industry

6/11/19 to 6/13/19
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Rosemont, IL
United States
Contact: Karen Close, Senior Events Manager, BNP Media/Packaging Strategies

Global Pouch Forum

This global conference networking event and exhibition, celebrating its 22nd year, will again attract the largest target gathering in North America of end users, converters, and suppliers of materials, components, closure, and machinery for all types of pouches – including retort and aseptic.

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Industry

5/7/20 to 5/13/20
Fairgrounds
Dusselldorf
Germany

Interpack 2020

The next staging of interpack, the world’s leading international trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries, will take place from May 7 – 13, 2020 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. 

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