The future of packaging can mean a lot of different things. It can mean new technologies that were just showcased at last month’s PACK EXPO show in Las Vegas, areas of growth for the industry, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, or efforts in sustainability, just to name a few.
New sour cream cups with 30% recycled content used in ALDI SÜD stores in Germany.
September 8, 2025
INEOS Styrolution launched its latest circular packaging breakthrough: sour cream cups made with 30% recycled polystyrene, available in ALDI SÜD stores across Germany since early 2025.
The latest innovations in materials, machinery and sustainability are shaping how secondary packaging supports the growing demands of dairy processors.
Dairy packaging has long been defined by its complexity. Moisture sensitivity, cold chain logistics and product variety all combine to make it one of the most technically demanding sectors in the food industry.
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.
Food and beverage manufacturers have made great strides during the past couple of decades when it comes to sustainability, and dairy processors are no exception. In fact, many — if not most — dairy processors have set ambitious sustainability goals and are working hard to attain them.