Tag: Berry Global

New, Lightweight Closures for Protein Powder and Wellness Supplements Help Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Nutraceuticals

Stuart Mitchell

As people become more health conscious and aware of the need to take preventive healthcare measures, the market for nutraceuticals – products that combine pharmaceutical-like properties with nutritional benefits – is growing rapidly. According to a recent report by MarketsandMarkets, the U.S. nutraceutical packaging market is projected to reach 4.2 billion by 2028, up from 3.4 billion in 2023. Along with this growth is the need for innovative packaging for vitamins, nutraceuticals, and supplements that support product usability, integrity, safety, aesthetics, and sustainability. As a global packaging leader, Berry offers…

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Berry Global Increases Recycling Capacity for Flexible Films

Stuart Mitchell

As part of a pan-European project to expand production of its Sustane® range of recycled polymers, Berry Global Group, Inc.’s  Flexibles division recently increased recycling capacity across three of its European recycling facilities. Leveraging the company’s global access to valuable recycled plastic, this expansion project will help meet the growing demand for high-performance films made with recycled content. “As part of Berry’s Impact 2025 sustainability strategy, we are committed to helping our customers meet and exceed their sustainability goals. This latest investment in capacity, and the ability to include high-quality…

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Berry Global Again Receives Silver ESG Rating and Improves Overall Score from EcoVadis

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global proudly retained its silver rating from EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform, for the second year in a row. Berry improved its overall score from 61 to 67, moving the global packaging leader from the 82nd to the 89th percentile with score increases in three out of four categories: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement.  One main driver for improvement is Berry’s continued focus on enhancing Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Human Resource (HR) practices at the company’s individual sites. Berry improved its score by…

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Berry Global Unveils New Circular Stretch Film Innovation and Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions recently opened the doors to its “Circular Innovation and Training Center” in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The new 12,000 square foot center will accelerate the development of highly innovative products driven by superior materials science and engineering, foster a collaborative space for training, and incubate cutting-edge stretch film projects that help keep materials in use and out of the environment.  Now more than ever, the ability to access premium films with tailored performance and circularity benefits is crucial…

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New Silotite® Film Uses Recycled Content for Improved Environmental Credentials

Stuart Mitchell

Berry Global’s leading balewrap brand, Silotite®, has added a new film made with 25% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) to its B Circular Range of agricultural films. SilotitePro1800 Sustane incorporates PCR into a high-performance product to deliver a quality silage film with an improved environmental profile. The use of recycled content in SilotitePro1800 Sustane film is part of Berry’s Five-Pillar programme to improve Silotite’s sustainability and adds to the existing benefits of its pre-orientated ProTechnology. The film also provides a longer reel length than Silotite® original 25 μm, 1500m film, so…

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