April 2025

Comar, a U.S. supplier of innovative packaging solutions, launched the Glass Ball Tip Dropper Assemblies. This premium solution combines precision, elegance, and versatility to enhance the application of cosmetic and beauty products.

Charles Retif, Senior Product Manager at Comar, said,

In a win for the circular economy, Viva Energy and Intersnack ANZ are set to make new plastic snack packaging from used cooking oil collected by Cleanaway.

Viva Energy produced its first ISCC PLUS certified mass balanced bio-based polymer following the successful processing of a batch of used cooking oil (UCO) at its Geelong refinery. It is the first time UCO has been used to create bio-based polymers through Viva Energy’s catalytic cracker and adjacent polypropylene plant.

The egg producer, based in Bedfordshire, says continuing demand for golden yolks prompted the packaging revamp.

Matthew Bird, commercial director at Bird Bros, says: “Going for gold is first choice for many of our customers who love those deliciously rich and vibrant yolks.

“That demand looks set to continue so we have revisited the design for the range, changing the packaging to a beautiful golden-yellow and incorporating other subtle design changes. The slicker, smarter, colourful new look better reflects the high-quality product within.

Peggy Johnson, the CEO of Agility Robotics, spoke with journalist Bob Safian on the Rapid Response podcast about the future of humanoid robots. She talked about Digit, a human-like robot made to help in warehouses and other places where it’s hard to find people to do boring or repetitive work. These robots don’t replace jobs—they help people do more and move into better, more digital roles, like managing robot systems.

Nightfood Holdings, Inc., an emerging leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered hospitality automation, today announces the closing of its acquisition of S W C Holdings (Carryout Supplies), a leading provider of customized disposable packaging solutions for the food service and hospitality industries.

“Sustainability is a core value, from our responsibly sourced ingredients to our efforts to make plant-based eating more accessible. With this year’s Earth Month campaign, we hope to inspire more consumers to consider the environmental benefits of plant-based foods,” said Ellen Kim, director of marketing communications & consumer insights at Pulmuone.

On World Idli Day, iD Fresh Food—India’s most innovative fresh food brand—launched its latest TransparenSee campaign, reinforcing its commitment to clean-label food and transparency. This year’s highlight: limited-edition packaging with a minimalist design that boldly communicates key values like No Soda, No Preservatives, and Untouched by Hand. Available for two weeks, the new pack makes it easier for consumers to spot and trust iD’s promise of freshness.