Category: Containers and Packaging

Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.

The New York Times – Business:
With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
Snack Maker Sues Aldi Grocery Chain Over Look-Alike Product Packaging

Mondelez International, a corporate giant behind the name-brand versions of many snacks, contends that Aldi is mimicking its packaging to dupe customers.
How Japan Turned Packaging Into an Art Form

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.
F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.
What Are ‘Healthy’ Foods? New Rules for Labeling Are Issued.

The Food and Drug Administration released final rules on labeling foods as “healthy,” tightening limits for sugar, sodium and saturated fat.
Robots Struggle to Match Warehouse Workers on ‘Really Hard’ Jobs

The machines can load and unload trucks, move goods and do other repetitive tasks but are stymied by some, like picking items from a pile.
Why Plastic Water Bottles May Not Contain as Much Recycled Plastic as Advertised

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.
Amazon Says It Will Stop Using Plastic Pillows in Shipments

They’ll be replaced in North America with paper packing, eliminating some 15 billion pillows a year. Plastic film is a major pollutant.
Is Online Shopping Bad for the Planet?

In theory, getting deliveries can be more efficient than driving to the store. But you may still want to think before you add to cart.
Trains, Trucks and Tractors: The Race to Reroute Goods From Baltimore

Since the collapse of the Key Bridge, other East Coast ports have absorbed the cargo previously handled in Baltimore, but some parts of the supply chain like trucking are struggling.
Why Is There So Much Plastic Food Packaging?

As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you.
Can You Recycle Medical Devices Like Insulin Pens, Inhalers and Covid Tests?

Inhalers, EpiPens, home tests for flu or Covid, mouth guards. They accumulate in our homes, and recycling methods and advice can be tricky to pin down.