Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a producer, marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables based in Miami, Florida, is partnering with Arena Packaging to introduce reusable plastic containers for bananas. The invention aims to transform industry standards for the leading fruit in fresh produce, while reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving […]
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Posted inPackaging News, West
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Introduces New Resealable Can
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water will share a rebrand of its full product line to illustrate the beverage’s qualities and support its positioning as a brand for active lifestyles and athletes. Perfect Hydration is a water option for athletes, having been named the official water of the NOBULL CrossFit Games earlier this year, with a 9.5+ […]
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Kraft Heinz Releases 2023 ESG Report
The Kraft Heinz Co. released its 2023 Environmental Social Governance Report, sharing progress toward its goals through new innovations and collaboration. The report highlights advancements across the company’s three key pillars – healthy living and community support, environmental stewardship and responsible sourcing. “As we work to lead the future of food, we strive to do so responsibly. […]
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Giant Eagle Relaunches Private Label Brand, Nature’s Basket
As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Giant Eagle Inc. has relaunched its private label brand, Nature’s Basket. All items from the Nature’s Basket product line will now feature responsibly-sourced, high-quality ingredients. “We’re committed to helping our customers realize meaningful value through our Own Brands program, and I am particularly excited to reintroduce […]
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Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging In Bolthouse Farms’ Partnership
Meijer is the first retailer nationwide to carry Earthbound Farm Organic Mini Peeled Carrots, packaged by Bolthouse Farms in compostable bags. According to Ron Lovelace, director of produce for Meijer, the partnership with Bolthouse Farms – one of the retailer’s longest supplier relationships – reflects the company’s preference for offering its customers more sustainable packaging […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, West
Superfresh Growers Introduces Recycled Apple, Pear Bags
Superfresh Growers has introduced the apple and pear industry’s first fruit bag made from post-consumer recycled plastic. Post-consumer recycled plastic is made from things people recycle daily – plastic bottles, milk jugs and other bags – all sourced from USA recycling centers and can be continuously recycled. Superfresh Growers PCR bag is SGS Global Services […]
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Johnson To Oversee Sustainability At Accredo Packaging
The API Group Inc. and Accredo Packaging, a Sugar Land, Texas-based manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, have appointed Treijon “Trei” Johnson as director of sustainability. Using his background in developing sustainable packaging solutions, Johnson will focus on refining and implementing a strategy that builds on the foundation of sustainability success at Accredo Packaging. Johnson will […]
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Whole Foods Adds Coffee To ‘Sourced for Good’ Program
Thirteen blends of Whole Foods Market brand coffee will now include the Sourced for Good seal, marking the first grocery-aisle expansion of the third-party certification. All Whole Foods Market brand coffees also carry a third-party certification for sourcing from Rainforest Alliance or Fair Trade. They must be organic or Non-GMO Project Verified and meet the […]