Packaging
Smurfit Kappa, one of the global leaders in paper-based solutions, has associated with San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries to expand their Children’s Enrichment Center (CEC).
A research report on the expected growth of packaged fruit sales by Fact.MR says sales in the category are expected to be valued at close to $19.8 billion by 2031.
According to the survey, 44% of consumers rated sustainability in packaging as very important, with 43% rating sustainability in packaging as somewhat, and 13% as not important.
Global industry professionals polled about the top produce packaging trend for 2022 point to both sustainability and cost as competing factors in driving next steps.
California Governor Gavin Newsom in October signed a package of legislation designed to raise consumer awareness and industry accountability around packaging and recycling issues.
Sustainable packaging is no doubt the hot topic among produce industry professionals in 2021. Globally, sustainability overtook personal health as consumers’ biggest issue this year.
Moxxy Marketing has been honored with a 2021 Packaging Design Award from Graphic Design USA for work with Peterson Farms, Inc. on the design of their suite of Antioxidant Solutions branded Tart Cherry Juice packaging.
G&R Farms is proud to announce their continued commitment to sustainability with their participation in the How2Recycle program.
R-Cycle - the digital product passport for sustainable plastics - receives the German Sustainability Award 2021 in the “Packaging” category.
Titan Farms brings back its sustainable, eco-friendly packaging this summer to meet the increasing demand for less single-use plastics.
Gain firsthand knowledge from produce-industry experts discussions about plastic packaging recycling solutions at this free in-depth packaging webinar Aug 24 at 1 pm PDT.
Smurfit Kappa, a global leader in paper-based packaging solutions, was awarded in the AmeriStar Package Awards Competition, an event that recognizes the most innovative packaging designs of the year in the U.S.
Recent research shows that consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging and are actively looking for recyclable materials prior to purchasing products.
The Packer asked industry leaders about what new packaging innovations have caught their eyes in the past year.
Graphic Packaging International is a four-time winner for its innovative fiber-based solutions in the Institute of Packaging Professionals’ AmeriStar Awards 2021.
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.