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Packaging Innovation Hits Close to Home

Packaging Innovation Hits Close to Home

In a column recently contributed to Packaging Strategies, Luke Vaccaro of ColdTrack makes a compelling case against Styrofoam coolers. One…

Barbara RuckerJun 12, 2026
Buddy-Buddy Introduces a Scent-Coded System To Element Brooklyn
Buddy-Buddy Introduces a Scent-Coded System To Element Brooklyn
Barbara RuckerMay 21, 2026

Buddy-Buddy rebuilds Element Brooklyn around a chiseled serif wordmark and scent-coded color system designed…

India’s apex court questions shifting state rules for liquor packs
India’s apex court questions shifting state rules for liquor packs
Barbara RuckerMay 21, 2026

The plea was moved by the NGO Community Against Drunken Driving. Credit: evgris /…

A complete packaging compliance checklist
A short guide to EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Barbara RuckerMay 21, 2026

TL;DR Summary PPWR: EU-wide packaging rulebook (replaces PPWD). Starts applying Aug 2026 (+ reporting).…

Amcor seeks startups for rigid packaging drive
Amcor seeks startups for rigid packaging drive
Barbara RuckerMay 21, 2026

Startups selected for the process will present their technologies to Amcor’s research, business and…

Greyparrot and Kenvue partner on packaging recyclability data
Greyparrot and Kenvue partner on packaging recyclability data
Barbara RuckerMay 21, 2026

The agreement with Kenvue is part of its work on waste data for circular…

IFPA Issues Position on EPR as Compliance Deadlines Hit Fresh Produce Industry
IFPA Issues Position on EPR as Compliance Deadlines Hit Fresh Produce Industry
Barbara RuckerMay 21, 2026

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) on Wednesday released its formal policy position on…

Greyparrot, Kenvue Collaborate on Circular Packaging with AI-Powered Material Recovery
Greyparrot, Kenvue Collaborate on Circular Packaging with AI-Powered Material Recovery
Barbara RuckerMay 21, 2026

Greyparrot, a leader in AI-powered waste intelligence, has announced a strategic collaboration with Kenvue,…