Packaging
Vicky Miksis previously worked for the Fibre Box Association as its marketing and research manager and consulted for ICPF.
The survey of more than 1,100 consumers found that 44% of respondents consciously avoid buying produce in plastic packaging.
A Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab is funding projects that lead to the development and commercialization of scalable, sustainable packaging solutions.
Sunrays says the adoption of Tipa’s compostable packaging is step toward reducing plastic waste while meeting consumer demand for sustainable solutions.
Jeana Cadby, director of environment and climate for Western Growers, talks about a working group addressing the changing produce packaging requirements imposed by governments and retailers.
High-speed inkjet printers offer a more sustainable option by printing tracking codes, special offers and other promotional messages directly on secondary packaging, says MCS Inc.
Only 13% of U.S. respondents viewed food and beverage companies as part of the problem when it comes to reducing packaging waste, while 40% saw them as part of the solution.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based company says it took home four PAC Global Awards for its branding.
The company says the certified compostable Sinclair-T55 is designed to meet the demands of automatic, high-speed application in packinghouses.
Those in the packaging industry say sustainable packaging isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but more of a tailored solution based on the type of produce.
Panelists discuss how domestic and global regulations, innovation and more will play key roles in the evolution of sustainable packaging.
The company’s peel-back shaker snacking tomato clamshell design is inspired by the structure of a greenhouse.
The ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 Paper Series has earned nominations in the sustainability and technical design categories.