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Sustainable Snack Packaging Makes Huge Strides

Recycled materials, reusable packaging, compostable packaging and even used cooking oil are among the many paths toward more eco-friendly snack food packaging.
Brad Addington
Brad Addington
December 26, 2024

Vendors of snack food packaging are developing recyclable, biodegradable and reusable products to expand their customer base. KYSU – whose products include freeze-dried fruits and chocolates – has unveiled packaging made entirely from recycled materials, and Bad Monkey Popcorn has created compostable packaging for one of the world’s most popular snack foods.



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2024 Top 100 Food and Beverage Packaging Companies

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
December 19, 2024

Sustainable packaging was a major theme in 2024. Plus, Kellogg Company’s transformation in 2023 into Kellanova – and Mars’ plans to acquire Kellanova – were exemplary of the business re-arrangements and M&A that have continued at a steady clip in the packaging sector.


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Amy Phinney, Market Manager, NOVA Chemicals
Leadership | Women in Packaging

Stem in the Spotlight: Amy Phinney, Market Manager, NOVA Chemicals

October 15, 2024

Meet Amy Phinney, Market Manager at NOVA Chemicals.


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Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products, PPG
Leadership | Women in Packaging

Stem in the Spotlight: Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products, PPG

October 15, 2024

Meet Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products at PPG.


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Kate Gilpin, Product Manager, Luxury Packaging, James Cropper
Leadership | Women in Packaging

Stem in the Spotlight: Kate Gilpin, Product Manager, Luxury Packaging, James Cropper

October 15, 2024

Meet Kate Gilpin, Product Manager of Luxury Packaging for James Cropper.


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Babitha George, Portfolio Manager for Packaging Solutions, Tetra Pak U.S. & Canada
Leadership | Women in Packaging

Stem in the Spotlight: Babitha George, Portfolio Manager for Packaging Solutions, Tetra Pak U.S. & Canada

October 15, 2024

Meet Babitha George, Portfolio Manager for Packaging Solutions at Tetra Pak U.S. & Canada.


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Jessica Fischer, Parts and Service Manager, OMV Technologies, USA
Leadership | Women in Packaging

Stem in the Spotlight: Jessica Fischer, Parts and Service Manager, OMV Technologies, USA

October 15, 2024

Meet Jessica Fischer, Parts and Service Manager for OMV Technologies, USA.


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Dana Austin, IWK North America General Manager
Leadership | Women in Packaging

Stem in the Spotlight: Dana Austin, IWK North America General Manager

October 15, 2024

Meet Dana Austin, General Manager for IWK North America.


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Leadership

WOMEN IN PACKAGING: STEM in the Spotlight

A common theme that surfaced in the course of interviewing this year’s featured professionals is the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) when it comes to young women considering a career in packaging.
Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 15, 2024

Discover what inspired these six professionals to pursue careers in packaging and their advice for young women considering the same.


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Cannabis

Cannabis Packagers' Can-do Approach

As demand for cannabis grows by leaps and bounds, so does the demand for innovative and sustainable cannabis packaging. These companies are rising to the occasion.
Brad Addington
Brad Addington
September 5, 2024

Learn more about how these companies are leading the charge when it comes to developing and offering innovative and sustainable cannabis packaging solutions.


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