Posted inFood City, Packaging News, Southeast

Food City, Eastman Expand Plastic Recycling Partnership

Food City has partnered with Eastman, a global specialty materials company, to bring additional plastic recycling options to the Appalachian Highlands region. Beginning in early 2024, customers can drop off plastic waste in collection bins at three Food City stores in Kingsport, Tennessee, where Eastman is headquartered.  The plastic will be sorted and processed by […]

Posted inPackaging News, Midwest

Pactiv Evergreen’s 2023 ESG Report Touts Progress

Lake Forest, Illinois-based Pactiv Evergreen Inc. released its latest ESG Report, “Packaging a Better Future,” sharing progress toward the company’s goals in 2021 and ’22 and highlighting advancements across its three ESG pillars. “Our commitment to sustainability is foundational to our ‘Purpose of Packaging a Better Future’ and is guided by our ‘Value to Do […]

Posted inPackaging News, Northeast

Brooklyn Cured Redesigns Packaging To Showcase NY Roots

Brooklyn Cured, a New York-based charcuterie company, has revamped its packaging with designs inspired by its hometown borough.  The packaging redesigns echo its commitment to respecting tradition while evolving and growing through product innovation.  “Our cured meats are inspired by our diverse, food-centric borough, and we wanted to update our packaging to reflect that,” said […]

Posted inPackaging News, Southeast

Fresh Del Monte Pioneers Plastic Banana Containers

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 […]

Posted inPackaging News, National, Sustainability News

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. […]

Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Private Label Brands

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 […]

Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Packaging News

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 […]