Packaging
Jen Doxey, who has over 20 years of experience in the produce industry, will oversee the sales operations of Fox Packaging and Fox Solutions and help develop sales and service strategies.
A recent life-cycle assessment report has underlined corrugated packaging industry gains, revealing a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 to 2020.
Washington-based grower-shipper Superfresh Growers has introduced its first apple and pear bags made from post-consumer recycled plastic.
See what shoppers prefer when it comes to fruit packaging, culled from Circana data by Fusion, a produce marketing firm.
IFCO Systems has been providing the produce industry with reusable packaging containers since 1992, but it’s still keeping up with the times, says Rick Overholt, vice president of grower sales.
When Emerald Packaging Inc. was established 60 years ago, the firm occupied 25,000 square feet and employed about 70 workers; the flexible packaging provider now has a 200,000-square-foot facility and 250 employees.
The Atlanta-based compostable packaging supplier says its new e-commerce store enables restaurant owners, caterers and eco-conscious consumers to quickly find and purchase compostable foodservice packaging products.
The Leamington, Ontario-based company received “Best in Class” honors and an Award of Distinction for its packaging design at this year’s PAC Global Awards competition.
The Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer, which has been on a journey to reduce plastic packaging since 2019, shares its process for selecting sustainable options in the prepared foods department.
Ignacio Marroquin will support the company in new opportunities for sales growth and in implementing Giro Pack’s sustainability initiatives.
Sustainable packaging is so complex that it can cause a company to throw its collective hands up in surrender. But don’t. Our lives, our Earth and, ultimately, our businesses are at stake.
New Kensington, Pa.-based Yerecic Label’s new label construction for PET packaging has been recognized by the APR’s Meets Preferred Guidance program.
Bulk onions account for the vast majority of onion sales in the U.S., but consumer packs continue to gain popularity.
Fyffes says the new facility’s design minimizes bruising to the fruit, increases packaging capacity through multiple processing lines, reduces water consumption by up to 40% and improves occupational health.
Organic produce packaging will continue to trend toward more sustainable options in coming years, marketers say.
Molly Rhyan is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience in supply chain packaging, having held key leadership roles at prominent companies such as IFCO, CHEP and Kraft Foods.
A pre-proposal that aims to regulate packaging in Canadian grocery stores should have the attention of the entire U.S. produce industry, says Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia in this guest column.
Villita Avocados said it is hopeful other produce companies will follow its lead by being more environmentally conscious and steer away from using plastic.
Reusable packaging container provider IFCO says it has acquired BEPCO, a reusable packaging pooling company based in Tallinn, Estonia.
The registry will require plastic resin manufacturers, producers of plastic products and service providers to report the quantity and types of plastic placed on the market and how that plastic moves through the economy.
The regulation also introduces new requirements for packaging minimization, minimum recycled content in plastic packaging, re-use targets for packaging, and bans certain packaging formats, according to a USDA summary.
Ian Bates, partnership director for Two Sides U.K., said in the release that the group’s partnership with PulPac will help Two Sides communicate the sustainable story of fiber-molded packaging.
New packaging rules adopted by the European Parliament raise serious trade and food safety concerns, says the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods.
McAllen, Texas-based Fox Packaging continues to seek packaging solutions that meet criteria for responsible design while supporting fresh produce.
The Glennville, Ga.-based grower says the new look enhances brand and product recognition, as well as highlights “the premium essence” of its Vidalia onions.
Adopting a new, resealable lidding film has enabled Earthbound Farm to reduce plastic use by 35%, says the organic grower.
Fabbri Group, an international specialist in automatic food packaging systems, is partnering with Bizerba to provide a comprehensive solution for weighing, pricing, packaging and labeling processes.
The packaging material has earned certification as “home compostable,” assuring consumers of its eco-friendliness, according to the company.
Ontario, Canada-based Crawford Packaging will introduce its GrowPack Net Trays at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce Show.
Starting this year, consumers will begin to see QR codes that link to the carbon footprint of every Sunrays mandarin package.