Packaging
Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s has signed on to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, an initiative designed to minimize the environmental impact of plastic.
Graphic Packaging launched its ProducePack™ Punnet, an innovative paperboard alternative to plastic punnet trays for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Sormapeel, the innovative and ultra-light packaging line for fruit and vegetables, is entering the Selex Group’s supermarkets.
Ridge Spring, S.C.-based Titan Farms showcased at Southern Exposure a new recyclable four-count carrier for its peaches.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Starr Ranch Growers showcased at Southern Exposure a new recyclable pouch bag that it will be using for all its apples, pears and cherries in the future.
It has been a good year at retail for lemons and limes, and Limoneira has been in prime position to fulfill demand.
With consumer expectations rising, packaging continues to evolve for organic produce marketers.
Bancroft, Wis.-based RPE will soon roll out a new compostable bag for its potatoes.
On July 3, 2021, the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP) (Directive EU 2019/904) will enter into force.
Nearing a centennial anniversary in agricultural packaging, the team at Sambrailo has built a legacy in the industry known for service and being the pioneers of innovative packaging solutions.
Yakima, Wash.-based Kwik Lok has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact.
Worthington, Minn.-based Bedford Industries has introduced CloseIt Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified bio-based content that is commercially compostable.
Canada-based CKF, Inc. has expanded its international accreditations for responsible end-of-life disposal of packaging by meeting the Australian Home Compostability standard.
Covid-19, sustainability and value-added efforts have changed the way the packaging industry operates. Take a look at what these companies are doing to advance business.
Hailey, Idaho-based ProSource Produce, a shipper of fresh potatoes and onions, has introduced new Idaho russet packaging as part of an overall company growth and development strategy.
With recent data supporting escalating consumer demand, Great American Packaging is pleased to launch its compostable product line which now includes Breathable, Clarity, Laminate and Barrier* packaging alternatives.
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Jacobs Farm del Cabo is introducing paper-based clamshells under its del Cabo brand as an alternative to clamshells made from single-use plastic.
Smurfit Kappa Group, a paper-based packaging manufacturer with operations in Europe and the Americas, has acquired Cartones del Pacifico, a paper-based packaging company in Peru.
Rick Overholt was named vice president of grower sales, for the North American market at IFCO Systems, a global provider of reusable plastic containers for fresh-food packaging.
Circumstances have aligned to place the packaging industry to change the scope, design and sustainability of its products, marketers say.
The Reusable Packaging Association begins 2021 with new executive committee members and additions to its board of directors.
StePac Ltd., Tefen, Israel, is seeing interest for its standing pouches for retail display grow.
IFCO Systems has hired Candice Herndon as president of IFCO North America.
LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, announces a limited-time offering of pink packaging for the Darling Clementine® line ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Our Shillington Box facility proves “unmatched” in its expertise and customer service as it helps their client expand its national footprint by way of e-commerce.
The USDA and FDA continue to be confident in the safety of the food available to American consumers and exported to international customers.
WORTHINGTON, Minn. – Bedford Industries today introduces CloseIt® Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified biobased content that is commercially compostable.
Santa Maria, Calif.-based Gold Coast Packing is now offering 2-pound packs of value-added vegetables in response to new consumer shopping patterns.
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