Sustainable packaging solutions is slated for discussion at this year’s Organic Produce Summit, July 10-11 at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, Calif. The session titled, “Sustainable Packaging: Reducing Plastics in the Produce Department,” will focus on how produce packaging is changing and evolving alongside the industry’s increased emphasis on sustainability, according to a news release.
Sponsored by Cal-Organic Farms, the session will discuss what’s being done to address the issue of plastics in produce packaging and explore options for alternative materials. Topics examined will also include new technologies to reduce the use of plastics and what the options are to remove them from the supply chain, the release said.
The session is set to be moderated by Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging, and includes panelists T. Bruce Taylor, vice president of organic, Earthbound Farm; Naomi Sakoda, director of product portfolio, Driscoll’s; and Rachel Irons, co-founder and CEO, Nude Foods Market. The 50-minute session is slated for July 11 at 8 a.m.
The Organic Produce Summit showcases solutions and innovations from over 175 organic growers, shippers and processors from all corners of the business, the release said.
For more information about the Organic Produce Summit or to view the full conference schedule, visit organicproducesummit.com.
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