Since Laffy Taffy was introduced in 1971, consumers have had a love-hate relationship with the brand. They love the smooth consistency and sweet, fruit-inspired flavors of the taffy squares, but the ...

The countdown to Sunrise 2027 is on. By that date, a new standard is expected to take hold in retail and ecommerce environments: the 2D barcode will replace the traditional 1D UPC on product packaging ...

When new sustainably-focused health and wellness beverage brand Power Hydration introduced its alkaline water product to consumers in Southern California this summer, it assumed bragging rights for a ...

Nu Skin is proving that prestige skincare packaging can be both beautiful and better for the planet. With the relaunch of its ageLOC Tru Face line, the global beauty and wellness company has replaced ...

We can point to two different levers. The first is a continued increase in the collection of PET bottles. Some of this is done through curbside initiatives—so an increase of PET bottles making their ...

A central question among brand owners has been whether 2D barcodes will be required or voluntary. Chuck Lasley, CTO at Dillard’s, answered this clearly at GS1 US's Amplify event: “We’re going to give ...

Food industry giant Mondelēz International is suing the Aldi supermarket chain for alleged trade dress infringement of Mondelēz products like Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and Wheat Thins. In a federal lawsuit ...

Packaging recycling rates and recycling capacity are improving, albeit not quite at the pace some have hoped. Although CPG companies have made noteworthy progress toward their sustainability goals, ...

How2Recycle (H2R) unveiled a redesigned Store Drop-off (SDO) label aimed at enhancing consumer clarity and ensuring compliance with evolving recycling legislation, particularly California’s SB 343.

At SPC Impact in Seattle yesterday, Linda Roman, Director of Packaging at Kraft Heinz, said “innovation is mandatory if we are going to solve the challenges with sustainable practices.” Roman, who sat ...

In the crowded beverage space, innovative packaging can be a make-or-break feature. Visually striking and social media-friendly, transparent cans are likely to offer instant consumer intrigue. However ...

The global paperization trend in confectionery and snack bars is now planting a flag in the U.S. Riverside Natural Foods and Amcor say that this exclusive launch during Earth Month is a category-first ...