Packaging Trends News
Singapore students create machine for renting reusable food containers
June 6, 2022
A group of Singapore students have developed a vending machine to allow people to rent food containers and other reusable items during the recent…
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Flame Broiler debuts online ordering, redesigns serving ware
January 7, 2021
Korean fast casual Flame Broiler now offers customers online ordering and has been busy redesigning both serving bowls and updating its kimchi offering.
read nowChipotle offering free delivery through March
March 13, 2020
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering free delivery now through March 31. All orders are customized via Chipotle's Delivery Kitchen, which has a dedicated…
read nowMoe's selling cooked meats in Walmarts
July 1, 2019
Thanks to a partnership between food manufacturer Golden West Food Group and Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by Focus Brands, Moe's fans will be able to purchase…
read nowStarbucks kicks off UK recycling program with $1.3M fund
April 12, 2019
Starbucks has launched a $1.3 million fund for paper coffee cup recycling programs throughout the U.K. in partnership with Hubbub, an environmental charity.
read nowSurvey: Restaurant diners will pay more for sustainable packaging
October 15, 2018
More than half of restaurant customers (55 percent) are willing to pay more for fast food products packaged in sustainable materials, with 35 percent stating…
read nowDIY printing platform launching for restaurateurs
September 27, 2017
An online printing platform launches Oct. 4, called Templi, which a news release said allows brands to create and print branded collateral, like cups, coasters…
read nowSnap Kitchen rebrands to 'revolutionize'
May 10, 2016
Snap Kitchen is rebranding and launching a new ad campaign at its 43 locations nationally, according to a company news release. With sites in…
read nowFoodservice Packaging Institute releases resource guides on foodservice packaging
October 15, 2015
The Foodservice Packaging Institute released a set of free resource guides designed to provide accessible, factual information on foodservice packaging
read nowChipotle's latest 'Cultivating Thought' series will feature Augusten Burroughs, Aziz Ansari, Amy Tan and others
January 27, 2015
Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced the second installment of its "Cultivating Thought" author series with 10 new and original essays written to be featured…
read nowShane's Rib Shack giving away food, merchandise in December
December 1, 2014
Throughout December, Shane's Rib Shack customers will receive one Holiday "Wait & Win" Game Piece featuring food and merchandise prizes.
read nowFoodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts
November 20, 2014
Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.
read nowSnappy Salads switches to paper straws
November 10, 2014
The brand is making the switch in an effort to cut down on the amount of plastic waste that makes its way to the ocean.
read nowMenchie's introduces color-changing cups, Harvest Pumpkin flavor
September 30, 2014
The cups, which reveal hidden colors and designs when filled with frozen yogurt, will be available throughout the month of October..
read nowStarbucks selects winner in fan-created cup contest
September 8, 2014
Starbucks has selected a winning design for a new reusable tumbler from more than 4,000 entries in its #WhiteCupContest.
read nowFoodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts
June 30, 2014
According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…
read nowDistrict of Columbia bans polystyrene food, beverage containers
June 26, 2014
The Washington Post reports that Washington, D.C. lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban the use of plastic-foam food and drink containers by 2016. Polystyrene foam…
read nowCascades launches environmentally-friendly food packaging line
June 20, 2014
The packaging company Cascades recently announced the launch of Respak, a new environmentally-friendly food packaging line.
read nowStarbucks introduces sustainable hot sleeve
July 20, 2012
Today, Starbucks Coffee Company, LBP Manufacturing and Henkel announced the availability of EarthSleeve, a new hot-cup sleeve that integrates proprietary…
read nowVacumet launches compostable alternative to foil packaging
July 13, 2012
Vacumet Corp. has launched its new compostable metallized packaging papers, geared toward the quick-service and fast casual restaurant segments. The new papers…
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