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Clamshell packaging is still dominant for California strawberries, marketers say, but there is industry investment in sustainable packaging options.

Catch up quick on the news of the week with this latest episode of Packer Insight. Watch for the recap, and then get more details on each of the following topics at the links below.

Retailers interested in more sustainable packaging had many options to consider at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event in early April.

The COVID-19 pandemic demanded course corrections for California cherry marketers in 2020.

Value-added leafy greens accounted for nearly 10% of total fresh produce sales at retail in 2020, bringing in $7.2 billion and demonstrating continued strong demand for convenience items.

As National Salad Month approaches, here are a few updates from brands around the country.

Smurfit Kappa’s innovative three litre Bag-in-Box packaging design has received Amazon’s “Frustration-Free Packaging” (FFP) certification.

If I took one lesson away from the recent PMG Produce Artist Award Series winter display contest, it was that merchandising creativity is alive and well. Much more than I’ve thought.

The stand-up pouch bag is still the dominant package for California cherries, but top-seal clamshells are making inroads, shippers say.

The organic produce category continues to see growth thanks to a devoted group of core shoppers, high interest among younger generations, and the perception that organic is healthier than conventional.