Tag: packaging

Rainier Partners, a private equity firm based in Seattle, WA, today announced the acquisition of JS Ag Packaging by Calpine Containers, a Rainier portfolio company.

An update on sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable packaging

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has begun rulemaking to phase out the use of polystyrene products in Florida grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, and other regulated businesses.

Fresh produce packaging innovators, StePac Ltd. has expanded its range of top seals with new solutions to boost the retail fresh produce packaging sector.

As one shipper told me, calls for sustainable packaging are like a tsunami, and we’re just seeing the waves recede from the beach. In other words: Brace yourself. It’s coming.

Prior to the pandemic, the produce industry spent a lot of time talking about more sustainable packaging options. After a break, I’m seeing retailers getting back on track with pilot initiatives for an array of different styles of packaging.

DAUMAR is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ivan Corvillo as our North American Chief Executive Officer.

North American produce companies that export to Europe face new regulations on packaging.

Blue Apron today announced a new sustainable packaging goal for its meal kit boxes of 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable by the end of 2025. The company also strives to use 75% post-consumer recycled content, by weight, in its meal kit boxes by the end of 2025.

Produce packaging presents some major contradictions these days.