The Ozempic Effect on Food Packaging: Why Restaurants Are Ordering Smaller Containers in 2026 Something unusual is happening in food packaging orders across North America and Europe: restaurants are buying more small-format containers. Demand for 8oz and 12oz bowls is rising while 32oz containers are plateauing. Half-portion meal prep trays are a new product category. […]
Microplastics in Food Packaging: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know About the Growing Health Concern April 2026: A University of Derby study linked food-packaging microplastics to liver damage in laboratory models, adding fuel to a debate that’s increasingly affecting packaging purchasing decisions. Microplastics — tiny plastic particles smaller than 5mm — are now found in
100 Companies Just Signed the UK Packaging Pact: What It Means for Food Brands Selling in Britain April 23, 2026: WRAP launched the UK Packaging Pact on Earth Day with 100 founding signatories including Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, M&S, and Co-op. On Earth Day 2026, global NGO WRAP launched the UK Packaging Pact — a new
Diageo Just Made a 90% Paper Whisky Bottle: What the Fiber Packaging Revolution Means for Food and Beverage Brands April 23, 2026: Diageo unveiled a bottle made from 90% paper for its Johnnie Walker Black Label brand — approximately 60% lighter than glass with nearly half the carbon emissions. The idea of a paper bottle
Uber Eats vs DoorDash vs Deliveroo: How Delivery Platforms Are Reshaping Restaurant Packaging in 2026 Delivery platforms aren’t just distributing your food anymore — they’re increasingly dictating how it’s packaged. In 2026, all three major platforms have active packaging programs that reward restaurants using sustainable, tamper-evident, and delivery-optimized packaging. Understanding what each platform wants —
International Paper’s $360M NORPAC Deal: What It Means for Food Packaging Buyers April 16, 2026: International Paper announced the acquisition of North Pacific Paper Company for $360 million. When International Paper — the world’s largest pulp and paper company — spends $360 million to buy a mill, every business that buys paper-based packaging should pay
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Sealed Air Goes Private in $10.3 Billion Acquisition: What Food Packaging Buyers Should Know On April 9, 2026, Sealed Air Corporation — the company behind Bubble Wrap and CRYOVAC food packaging films — officially completed its acquisition by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). The all-cash deal, first announced in November 2025, valued
What Food Packaging Buyers Need to Know About interpack 2026 The world’s largest packaging trade fair — interpack 2026 — takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 7 to 13, 2026. Held once every three years, this event brings together over 2,500 exhibitors and 170,000+ trade visitors from more than 150 countries. For restaurant owners,
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McCormick-Unilever Foods Merger: What It Means for Food Packaging On March 31, 2026, McCormick & Co. announced a landmark merger with Unilever’s Foods Business, creating a global food powerhouse with projected combined revenue of $20 billion. The deal, valued at approximately $44.8 billion, combines iconic brands like McCormick spices, Frank’s Hot Sauce, and Old Bay
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Why Pizza Hut Redesigned Its Wing Bowl — And What It Means for Every Restaurant Using Black Plastic April 2026: Yum! Brands announced that Pizza Hut’s redesigned wing bowl is now recognized as curbside-recyclable by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) — a first for the brand. Most restaurant owners don’t think twice about the
