A new European initiative is aiming to tackle one of the packaging industry's most persistent recycling challenges: flexible plastic packaging.

Called InFACT (Infrastructure for the Flexible plastic pAckaging Circular Transition), the project brings together 16 partners from across the packaging value chain to develop and demonstrate a circular system capable of turning used flexible plastic packaging into new packaging materials. The project will run from 2026 to 2028.

A trademark dispute between J.M. Smucker Co. and Trader Joe’s over the appearance of frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is moving forward after a U.S. federal judge rejected Trader Joe’s request to dismiss the case.

The lawsuit, filed by Smucker in 2025, centers on Trader Joe’s Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches, which Smucker alleges closely resemble its well-known Uncrustables products in both product design and packaging.

Sunscreen branding is getting a new performance-driven twist with Runblock, a new sunscreen brand created specifically for runners. Rather than relying on the clinical and pharmaceutical visual language commonly associated with sun protection, Runblock embraces the realities of running—heat, sweat and intense sunlight—to build a distinctive identity.

Islay Distillery reveals eye-catching new look for all its permanent whiskies.