Packaging
Agricultural leaders warn suppliers and growers remain unprepared for an Aug. 1 deadline to submit single-use plastic reduction plans for produce sold into California.
Kwik Lok outlines how integrated closure label printing helps suppliers meet strict traceability demands, streamline packaging operations, and boost consumer engagement.
Produce brands can avoid costly compliance errors and preserve shelf life by focusing on right-sizing packaging, accurate material classification and staged long-term reduction plans rather than rushing into unproven alternatives.
While nutritional claims and sustainability certifications have their place, fresh produce shoppers primarily buy with their eyes, making early consumer research essential for designing packaging that balances product visibility with retail scannability.
As state-mandated packaging laws kick in, produce supply chain leaders say routine warehouse items — like standard stretch film — could quietly expose their operations to millions of dollars in unexpected fees.
Rochelle Bohm of CMI Orchards discusses the threat that extended producer responsibility laws pose to the fresh produce industry and why the high cost of sustainable packaging will be passed on to consumers.
From patriotic packaging to star-spangled sweepstakes, fresh produce brands are rolling out limited-edition summer features to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday.
Fresh from securing key advocacy wins, the International Fresh Produce Association CEO brought a clear message to the recent Washington Conference: The produce industry’s voice is actively shaping federal policy, but the fight for fresh is far from over.
At the recent Washington Conference, panelist Rochelle Bohm of CMI Orchards warned the “exorbitant” fees associated with EPR compliance will quickly swallow up what little financial breathing room produce companies have left.
The limited-edition patriotic packaging celebrates the country’s milestone with tomatoes grown in the U.S.
The industry faces a pivotal tension between using packaging to extend shelf life and to reduce food waste and navigating emerging material regulations and Extended Producer Responsibility mandates, according to a panel at the ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit.
The Union City, Calif.-based company is eyeing a potential 50% boost in sales following the first acquisition in its 63-year history, a strategic expansion engineered to master the high-stakes world of just-in-time produce logistics.
Suppliers are prioritizing value and convenience in this increasingly popular packaging.
Tauber-Arons Inc. and CFM Worldwide are hosting an auction April 30 to May 7 for the complete equipment of a high-capacity tomato packing facility in Indio, Calif.
The firm’s latest expansion into robotic palletizing helps produce facilities address labor gaps and increase throughput.
According to PRS In Vivo Sensory Room lab research, frustration-free packaging is more than just a nice perk because it gives a competitive edge to brands that support neurodivergent shoppers, making life easier for all shoppers as a result.
The packaging, which debuts on The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine, reduces plastic usage while maintaining freshness.
The mango and avocado distributor says this new packaging will help support retail merchandising and category growth.
Both groups see sustainable produce packaging as important to the overall sustainability of their lives and businesses respectively.
The removal of categorical exclusions sets a dangerous precedent that will force interstate shippers to navigate a maze of new fees and safety hurdles.
Consumer definitions of what sustainability means are wide-ranging and challenging, but companies today are trying to meet those demands while also looking forward to the future.
Produce packaging experts argue that a frame shift on what constitutes sustainability in produce packaging is needed, or we will incur unintended consequences.
The industry was estimated to reach $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023, according to the Flexible Packaging Association, a figure that is expected to reach $47.3 billion in 2028.
Packaging has become as important to the fresh produce industry as water, or at least next in line behind water, says Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly.
As interest in sustainable packaging intensifies, companies are introducing advanced solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Fresh Inset, Emerald Packaging, Fox Packaging and Sev-Rend showcase innovations designed to better serve customer needs.
Many major U.S. brands are scaling back packaging sustainability goals they set for 2025 because of economic, regulatory and infrastructure hurdles, according to RaboResearch.