Nestlé Waters North America has signed an agreement with recycled PET plastic (rPET) supplier CarbonLite Industries LLC under which CarbonLite will expand its U.S. operations by building a third facility in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. RPET stands for recycled polyethylene terephthalate known as recycled PET. PET is a strong, durable and recyclable material used […]
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California’s St. Benoit Creamery Unveils Brand Refresh
Sonoma, California-based St. Benoit Creamery has debuted an updated look for its line of organic yogurts and milk. According to St. Benoit, the evolution of the brand includes its philosophy of “real food, real good,” reflecting the line’s key attributes: organic, pasture-raised, Jersey cow’s milk, and California-inspired. Starting this month, trade and consumers will begin seeing […]
PepsiCo Sets New Packaging Goal Of 25% Recycled Plastic Content
As part of its sustainable plastics plan, PepsiCo Inc. has set its sights on a new goal to use 25 percent recycled content in its plastic packaging by 2025. PepsiCo aims to achieve this goal by collaborating with suppliers and partners, helping to increase consumer education, fostering cross-industry and public-private partnerships, and advocating for improved […]
Foster Farms Introduces ‘Bold Bites’ On-The-Go Chicken Snacks
California-based all-natural chicken producer Foster Farms is rolling out Bold Bites, a new on-the-go chicken snack. Bold Bites are fully cooked, ready-to-eat chicken breast pieces delivering 15g of protein per serving. Packaged in grab-and-go, single-serve pouches, the new product line includes five varieties—Cajun, Chile Verde, Korean BBQ, Caribbean Jerk and Parmesan Garlic—and is free of hormones, artificial colors and […]
Martin Appointed President Of IFCO North America
IFCO, the world’s leading supplier of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for fresh food packaging, has appointed Dan Martin as president, IFCO North America. “We are pleased to welcome Dan Martin back to the IFCO family,” said IFCO CEO Wolfgang Orgeldinger. “He understands the unique role IFCO plays in the fresh food value chain, as well […]
Ferrara Candy Co. Showcases Innovations At NACS Expo
Ferrara Candy Co. had a lot of innovations to showcase at its National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Expo booth Oct. 8-10 in Las Vegas, as both the chocolate and non-chocolate divisions are planning huge advertising campaigns for several well-known brands. The company got its start in 1908, as Ferrara Pan Candy Co., when Salvatore […]
Market 32 Encourages Use Of Reusable Bags With Bag Fee
Driven by the recognition that retailers enable consumers’ reliance on disposable bags, the Brattleboro, Vermont, Market 32 by Price Chopper store, located at 499 Canal Street, has begun charging five cents for paper bags. The retailer hopes the charge will discourage the use of disposable bags and further encourage shoppers to convert to heavy-duty, reusable […]
Premier Protein Introduces Sustainable Packaging For Its RTD Shakes
Premier Protein, a line of shakes, powders, bars and clear drinks, has launched new “earth first” packaging for its ready-to-drink shakes. Premier Protein shakes now feature FSC-certified Tetra Pak cartons and a re-sealable plant-based cap derived from sugarcane. According to the Premier Nutrition Corp., Premier Protein’s parent company, the decision to change its packaging represents […]
