The dairy industry is on the cusp of a new era of packaging innovation, driven largely by sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets that require investment in new packaging solutions to limit food waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce landfilling. 

Dairy processors’ sustainability goals require many aspects, as are discussed throughout this issue. One important stop on the path to climate and carbon neutrality is sustainable packaging. 

Clover Sonoma furthered the company’s expansion into Southern California with the launch of Clover the Rainbow Milk with a Splash of Flavor. Designed for kids and kids at heart, the USDA organic milks are available in three classically delicious flavors — Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry — and feature no or low added sugar.

Thinking about making some sustainability-minded tweaks to your dairy packaging? Don’t think too long. When it comes to food and beverage packaging, consumer expectations have never been “greener” than they are today.

Clover Sonoma — a Certified B Corporation and third-generation family-owned and operated dairy based in Petaluma, Calif. — said it received recognition for sustainable packaging innovation through California Creamery Operators Association’s first Sustainability award.

A number of consumer-driven trends are wielding an impact on current rigid and flexible packaging within the dairy products arena.

Dungannon, Northern Ireland-based Greiner Packaging has been supplying Graham’s, The Family Dairy (Graham’s) with packaging for almost 10 years.