Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce new paper lettuce bag garnered the Packaging Innovation Award at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Montreal.
The resealable lettuce bag helps keep leafy greens crisp, fresh and delicious with a 65% reduction in plastic compared to a traditional PET tray, according to the company.
“Consumers are looking for alternatives to conventional plastic packaging,” company President and CEO Paul Mastronardi said in a news release. “This award speaks to Mastronardi’s continued leadership in the industry to meet consumer demands.”
Mastronardi Produce said it will launch the new packaging soon on its Backyard Farms fresh leafy greens brand.
