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Vital Proteins Debuts New Paperboard Cannister
Chicago, Illinois based Vital Proteins, a maker of colla- gen-based wellness products, introduced the latest in- novation in collagen: paper. The B Corp certified brand is transitioning its best-selling collagen peptides from plastic packaging to an 80 percent paperboard canister – mark- ing the first significant packaging change in its 10+ year
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history, and a catego- ry-first packaging de- sign. The swap comes as consumer interest in sustainable packag- ing continues to rise with nearly 80 percent of North American shoppers expressing a desire to purchase a product based on its sustainability claims. Made from fibers
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