Tag: packaging
Plastic packaging moves in new directions
- Produce BlueprintsJust as previous generations were raised on packaging made from wood, paper, and cardboard, today’s consumers …
Developing the next generation of produce packaging
- Produce BlueprintsIt wasn’t that long ago that all fresh fruits and vegetables were sold bulk, and sophisticated …
CPMA podcast digs into produce and plastic
- Produce with Pamela
If you haven’t caught the CPMA Produce Talks podcast lately, you missed a great one talking about plastic.
Plastic packaging is not the enemy, says panel at FPAA
- General News
Consumers say they want less food packaging, especially single-use plastic. But two produce industry leaders say plastic packaging is often the best way to reduce food waste and improve food safety, and burdensome restrictions on plastic will have unintended negative consequences.
Oppy inspires recycling with new partnership
- General NewsPRESS RELEASE Joining more than 175 brand owners and retailers that have added the How2Recycle® label …
Bedford Industries’ TagBack initiative seeks to close sustainability gap in produce supply chain
- General NewsPRESS RELEASE Worthington, MN (Oct. 16, 2019) – Each year, billions of produce items move from …
Seven standouts at SEPC’s Southern Innovations
- Produce with Pamela
I see a lot of trade shows in this business, so I like to think it takes a lot to get my attention when it comes to new product innovations.
At the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations Expo on Sept. 13, I found seven things that really jumped out at me.
Can we go plastic-free in the grape category?
- Featured
While it does serve a purpose for many items in the produce department, there are many who'd like to see a plastic-free produce department.
Is it possible?
Dayka & Hackett launches plastic-free grape packaging
- General News
The unique paper used in the Eco-Tote™ is biodegradable, compostable and recyclable. The colorful design appeals to environmentally conscious consumers and those just looking for a fresh approach to how they purchase grapes.
Grocer pilots laser-labeled mangoes to minimize plastic packaging
- Featured
The first organic mangoes with laser labeling are available in all EUROSPAR and INTERSPAR stores in Austria.