Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., is rolling out new packaging for its Tostitos tortilla chip brand.

The new packaging is “inspired by tradition” and designed “to spotlight craft, quality, and connection,” Frito-Lay said. In addition, the packaging uses a cream background for original and Scoops! original varieties to highlight core offering and uses a vibrant green color for the Hint of Lime variety to highlight flavor, Frito-Lay said.

• From a menu revamp centered around boneless chicken and crave-worthy sauces to modern restaurants and a refreshed brand identity, KFC is rolling out a more flavor-forward experience built for today’s consumer — starting in the UK and Ireland.
• With a new KFC restaurant opening somewhere in the world, every 3.5 hours on average, the brand is bringing its next chapter to life at-scale across its 34,000+ restaurants in more than 150 countries.

As the global appetite for chicken grows, KFC is answering the call by challenging the sameness across quick-service chicken wit

The Portuguese flatfish producer and aquaculture company Flatlantic is using fish boxes made from Certified Recycled EPS (CREPS) from BEWI, which is boxes based on recycled EPS (expanded polystyrene) material. The packaging solution helps ensure the highest freshness of seafood such as turbot and sole, while reducing the environmental footprint of Flatlantic’s operations.

The Green Earth urges Hong Kong to align with mainland Chinese packaging limits after study estimates city generated 2.7 million kg of waste

A leading green group has urged Hong Kong to align with coming national standards on excessive packaging, warning that the city generated at least 2.7 million kg (5.9 million lbs) of waste from e-commerce parcels last year.

GLASGOW-based Cullen has launched a fully integrated, fibre-based transit system for the lucrative UK candle market.

The system combines a corrugated outer with a precision-engineered moulded fibre fitment, designed to withstand the high-vibration stresses of last-mile e-commerce delivery.

Designed together, Cullen explained that the two components perform best as a unit. Both are also available separately, enabling brands to adopt the moulded fibre fitment as a standalone upgrade.

The partnership enables brands to apply GS1-compliant QR codes across a broader range of packaging materials.

Polytag, a UK data capture and marketing platform for the circular economy, has partnered with DataLase, a laser-reactive technologies company, to enable retailers and brands to apply GS1-compliant smart QR codes across a broader range of packaging materials.

The acquisition strengthens the company’s position in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, personal care, home care, and beverage segments.

Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, specializing in the supply of glass, plastic and metal packaging and closures, announces the acquisition of BlueSky, a UK-based company specializing in packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, personal care, home care, and beverage markets.