Tag: packaging

Enviro-Log plans to work directly with produce leaders, grocery retailers and recyclers to recycle large volumes of WOCC from Arizona, California and all of the western United States.

DS Smith has eliminated over 313 million pieces of problem plastics in the last two years thanks to products like GreenTote, which replaces plastic grocery bags.

Best before dates will be removed from the labelling of over 300 fruit and vegetable products – 85% of M&S’ produce offering – including commonly wasted items apples, potatoes and broccoli. Dates will be replaced with a new code which M&S store colleagues will use to ensure freshness and quality is maintained.

“This year it’s all about the packaging as our customers and consumers have requested,” said Kori Tuggle, vice president marketing and product development. 

This new film and net are both made out of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a type of plastic that can be recycled through store drop-off bins, and can can be found in stores during the months of July through November in 3lb and 2lb format

Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announced its collaboration with indoor aquaponic vertical farming company Upward Farms to launch fully automated, scalable packaging operations in support of the company’s rapid growth and expansion plans.

Pactiv Evergreen announced the launch of its new “Zero Waste Implementation Guide” at the Green Sports Alliance Summit in Minneapolis.

Smurfit Kappa has invested USD23.5 million to upgrade its Nuevo Laredo sheet plant in Mexico to become a fully integrated corrugated plant.

Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-funded company developing innovations to extend the shelf life of produce and reduce food waste, announces a partnership with Yakima, WA-based produce packaging distributor, H.R. Spinner Corporation.

Today, Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report defining advancements the grocer has accomplished over the last year to create stronger communities, better products and a more sustainable future for all.