Packaging
Produce packaging design for foodservice customers is perhaps less demanding than consumer packaging, but both produce shippers and packaging suppliers predict sustainability influences will expand.
Smurfit Kappa has announced it is investing $22 million to expand its corrugated plant in Culiacan, North-West Mexico.
Produce shippers and packaging suppliers have faced shortages and higher prices of some packaging materials.
Innovations in material availability and handling technology are making the quest for sustainable packaging more realistic, several industry leaders say.
The future of packaging is one of the biggest issues confronting the produce industry, and a keynote speaker at Sustainable Produce Summit will speak about his company’s vision for the role of reusable packaging.
The use of fresh produce as a canvas for consumer messages continues for fresh produce suppliers.
The first annual Best of SPS Marketing Awards, presented by The Packer, were awarded at the 2021 Sustainable Produce Summit.
It doesn’t matter how durable your returnable packaging is if the cost to return it is too high.
Rainier Partners, a private equity firm based in Seattle, WA, today announced the acquisition of JS Ag Packaging (“JS Ag”) by Calpine Containers (“Calpine”), a Rainier portfolio company.
ILIP will be taking part in the 2021 edition of Fruit Attraction and will be presenting various innovations involving the “closed loop” of packaging materials.
Pure Green Farms, makes a few subtle changes to their bright and colorful product packaging to better catch the eye of consumers and to better standout on retail shelving.
Hantsport, Nova Scotia-based CKF Inc. has announced investments to substantially increase its thermoformed molded fiber production capacity.
Heat seal coating specialist Sappi Rockwell Solutions has launched a recyclable, lightweight, heat seal, lidding film designed specifically for the fresh produce market.
Nearly 2 in 10 consumers polled by The Packer this year say the biggest influence on their produce purchasing decisions is the type of packaging used.
More than half of consumers polled about sustainability by The Packer earlier this year said that eco-friendly packaging helps them define whether a product is sustainable.
The importance of sustainability in packaging is somewhat important or very important for close to 90% of consumers.
Corrugated box production reached a record level in the pandemic year 2020, and the outlook for continued moderate growth is still in place.
Single-use packaging is subject to volatile raw material sourcing, commodity markets, and manufacturing capacities.
Novipax, a leading absorbent manufacturer with a significant presence in the fresh protein and produce markets, will be featured in the next episode of the world-renowned television series, EARTH with John Holden.
Mondi, IMA Ilapak and Les Crudettes have won three prizes at the prestigious French packaging award and the Trophées de l’innovation LSA for a new paper packaging.
Botta Packaging, Italy, is launching a free and simple online LCA tool to encourage more companies to use Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) as part of their wider sustainability programs.
The COVID 19 pandemic has driven up demand around the globe for e-commerce boxes and other delivery packaging sealed with pressure-sensitive adhesive.
The pace of packaging innovation didn’t stop because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increasing online and omnichannel marketing present challenges to produce shippers and packaging suppliers.
Paper-based packaging and bags have seen big growth in the last year, produce leaders say.
Consumers are far from “over” their preferences for packaging established during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
During Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Fair in Rimini, Sorma Group premiered its new WD4-S weighing machine.
Tasteful Selections, leading the bite-size potato category in innovation and sustainability is pleased to announce the limited launch of its new 100-percent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable packaging.
Fresh produce packaging innovators, StePac Ltd. has expanded its range of top seals with new solutions to boost the retail fresh produce packaging sector.
Two new products from F&S Produce Co., Green Giant Fresh Stir-Fry Kits and Little Green Sprout’s Organic vegetables, offer even more ways to satisfy shoppers and boost category sales as well.