New Barrier Innovation from Berry, Mitsubishi Improves Recyclability of Food Packaging

Berry Global Group and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company have partnered to develop a recyclable barrier solution for thermoformed articles, plastic tubes, jars, and bottles using MXD6; a superior barrier resin manufactured by MGC. This innovative barrier solution provides a barrier in packaging that helps protect and extend the shelf-life of foods without the use of EVOH.

Berry is Collaborating Across the Value Chain to Boost Recycled Content in Packaging

Together, with our customers and other value chain partners, we are taking critical action to achieve “More Together” for people and the planet by developing products with recycled materials at scale and investing in regional infrastructure to aid in plastic waste recovery.

Berry Global Increases Recycling Capacity for Flexible Films

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.

Berry Recognized by JUST Capital for Prioritizing Ethical Leadership, Social Impact, Sustainability

Global packaging leader Berry Global Group, Inc. has been recognized by JUST Capital on its 2024 list of America’s Most JUST Companies. Berry ranked in the top half – 22 out of 51 companies – of the “Industrial Goods” industry and 372 out of the largest U.S.-based corporations that make up the Russell 1000.

Berry Global Demonstrates Industry Leadership and Innovation at AMI Events

Berry Global’s European flexible films division will be sharing insights on sustainability, innovation and market trends in the flexibles sector at three upcoming events hosted by AMI in Spain. Alongside detailing the latest developments in agricultural films and pouches, the company will also be examining the impact and implications of the forthcoming PPWR, underlining its industry-leading knowledge and expertise.

Spotlight: Customer Collaboration is Key to Bringing Circular Solutions to Market Faster

Sustainability has increasingly become embedded into the way we operate our company and do business with our customers and other partners. Around 86% of our product portfolio is currently reusable, recyclable, or compostable, and circular plastics now make up nearly 10% of total resin consumed.

Achieving More Together in Beauty Packaging

Packaging plays a key role in establishing the right image for a beauty product by creating effective on-shelf impact and conveying brand values. Additionally, in today’s environmentally conscious world, consumers are demanding pack formats with sustainable benefits, and legislators are establishing environmental standards around recyclability, recycled material inclusion and material bans.

Spotlight: Increasing Transparency by Making it Quicker, Easier to View Our Company’s ESG Performance

Our company has been publishing an annual sustainability report since 2015. As we elevated our public commitment to social impact, environmental sustainability, and corporate governance, we began leveling up our reporting efforts.

Low Order Quantities Now Available for Berry’s Consumer-Focused Dispenser

Berry Global’s recently launched Wave2cc mono-material dispenser for personal care and cosmetic applications, is now available through Berry Agile Solutions. This addition enables businesses to order quantities as low as 5,000 pieces, providing an ideal solution for start-up operations, SMEs, and new product development trials.

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

Berry Global 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.

New Silotite Film Uses Recycled Content for Improved Environmental Credentials

Berry Global’s leading balewrap brand, Silotite®, has added a new film made with 25% post-consumer recycled plastic 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.

Berry Global and Glatfelter Announce Plans to create a Global Specialty Materials Leader

Berry Global and Glatfelter have entered into definitive agreements for Berry to spin-off and merge the majority of its Health, Hygiene and Specialties segment to include its Global Nonwovens and Films business with Glatfelter, to create a leading, publicly-traded company in the specialty materials industry.

Berry Launches Reusable Tableware Range for the Food Service Industry

Berry Global has launched its Reusable Tableware Range, specifically tailored to meet the foodservice industry’s demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The initiative is in response to mounting legislative and customer pressures throughout the sector to transform its packaging practices.

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

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.

Berry Showcases Patient-Centric Drug Delivery Solutions

Berry Global Healthcare is showcasing its latest range of standard and bespoke pharmaceutical packaging solutions designed as part of the company’s ‘Dose Better’ initiative to deliver patient-centred packaging and drug delivery devices that enhance dosing, administration, and medication adherence.

Berry Global’s Multi-Award Winning rPET Bottle for NEUE Water — Wins at Global Water Drinks Awards 2023

Berry Global and NEUE Water have each added two more wins to their growing award portfolio. Achieving first place in two categories at the Global Water Drinks Awards 2023, the luxury artesian mineral water bottle made of 100% recycled PET picked up ‘Best in PET’ and ‘Best New Water Concept’ at the ceremony.

Omni Xtra®+, Berry Global’s high-performance PE cling film

Ideal for a variety of fresh food applications, including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, deli and bakery products, Berry Global's new Omni Xtra+ film offers improved elasticity, uniform stretching behaviour, and enhanced impact resistance compared to its previous versions.

Berry Ranks Among America’s Most Responsible Companies for the Third Year in a Row

Berry is recognized for its commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance as it proudly accepts its top 50 ranking among America’s Most Responsible Companies ranking 35 out of 600.

Berry Global Earns “Prime” ISS ESG Corporate Rating for Second Consecutive Year

Berry Global has received a “Prime” environmental, social, and governance rating for the second consecutive year, placing the company among the third decile in the packaging sector.

Berry's Five Pillar Approach Delivers Sustainable Agricultural Films that Remain Fit for Purpose

The agricultural sector wants to embrace more sustainable silage baling solutions while also maintaining functionality and application efficiencies. Berry Global is helping to achieve this ideal fusion with Silotite® balewrap film, part of the company’s B Circular range.

Berry’s TINE Packaging Solution Wins 2023 AWA Award for Sustainable Sleeve Label

A 300g cup solution manufactured by Berry Global for leading Norwegian dairy company TINE’s Romme brand, has been awarded the AWA International Sleeve Label Award for its sustainable sleeve produced by Masterpress. The TINE cups are made of polypropylene with 50% recycled material, making them an important part of Berry Global’s ongoing sustainability strategy.

Berry’s Closed-Loop Recycled Paint Container Increases its Awards Tally

Berry Global has received two more prestigious awards for its Closed-Loop Recycled Paint Container, including winning the recyclable packaging innovation award at at the the 2023 Sustainable Packaging News Awards and the Driving the Circular Economy category at the Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards.

Berry Global Facilitates Recycling

Berry places a strong focus on advancing plastics recycling access and infrastructure, specifically for polypropylene. To promote recycling at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship event, Berry donated 60 recycling bins for inside the clubhouse and hospitality areas and 10 larger bins for the outdoor areas.

Spotlight: Real-Time Energy Monitoring Reduces Energy use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Guidewheel is helping Berry understand and effectively manage energy use. Using Guidewheel’s real-time energy management software, Berry’s plant in Fremont, Indiana experienced a 10% improvement in operational efficiency over a 1-year period of time.

Berry Launches Breakthrough Technology in Cling Film, Providing a Certified Recyclable Alternative to PVC Films

Berry Global has launched a new version of its Omni® Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food applications, which provides a high-performance alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films.

Kraft Heinz Introduces First 100% Recyclable Ketchup Cap with help from Berry Global

The launch by Kraft Heinz Company of its first 100% recyclable cap for its famous squeezy ketchup bottle demonstrates the collaborative achievement utilizing the innovative design and manufacturing capabilities of Berry Global in supporting retail brands with a move towards more sustainable packaging solutions.

White Papers

Berry's PneumoHaler Enables Better Patient Adherence and Speed-to-Market

Berry Global Healthcare has launched the PneumoHaler, a new lightweight, breath-actuated, multi-dose inhaler with a dose indicator for the effective management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Designed to provide a ready-to-use solution for new inhalation treatments, the PneumoHaler eliminates the need for pharmaceutical companies to develop their own platforms, enabling the delivery of faster-to-market solutions.

Berry Unites its High-Performance Lamination Films Under its Entour Film Brand

Berry Global is uniting its global range of high-performance polyethylene lamination films under its Entour™ film brand, bringing together the company's wider portfolio. The move involves renaming the company's European ‘FormiForLAM’ product to Entour™ films. This not only simplifies the product line-up but also ensures that customers receive a consistent experience when choosing from Berry’s wide range of lamination films.

Berry Global Collaboration Project with Haver & Boecker Highlights Plastics’ Circularity

Berry Global’s flexible films facility in Steinfeld, Germany, is collaborating with filling equipment experts Haver & Boecker to create a closed-loop system for the collection and recycling of Berry’s brand of NorDiVent® film bags, driving a reduction in waste and promoting the reuse of valuable resources.

Berry Launches New Lightweight Tube Closure Solution

Berry Global has developed a lightweight tube closure solution that combines modern design and material versatility with a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Adding to Berry’s extensive range of tube closures, the new Slimline range delivers greenhouse gas savings compared to traditional caps through a new lightweight and low-profile design.

Berry Adds Refill to Exclusive Stick Benefits

Berry Global is launching a refill version of its popular Exclusive stick, ideal for a wide range of personal care applications, including deodorants and solid formula face care and body care products. Part of Berry’s B Circular Range of sustainable packaging solutions, the Exclusive Refill adds reusability to the Exclusive’s existing benefits of mono-material construction and the availability of recycled plastic to help support customers’ sustainability goals.