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ProAmpac Debuts ProActive Sustainability, Digital Print Capabilities

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens Packaging Innovations 2022 at booth G60 May 25-26 in Birmingham, England. The company will emphasize its European ProActive Sustainability flexible packaging portfolio and digital print capabilities. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors. The company has increased its manufacturing […]

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World Centric Expands Compostable Collection With Takeout Containers

World Centric has announced the addition of two product lines to its 100-percent, tree-free compostable collection. To be unveiled at the 2022 National Restaurant Association Expo from May 21-24 in Chicago, the offerings include the company’s NoTree tall and rectangular takeout containers.  Both are made from FSC certified renewable bamboo paper with a bio-based moisture […]

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Mondelēz International Publishes ‘Snacking Made Right’ Report

Mondelēz International Inc. has published its 2021 “Snacking Made Right” report, demonstrating progress against its short and long-term ESG goals. The company said it remains focused on leading in areas where it can help deliver more positive impact, including helping to build a thriving cocoa sector and reducing packaging waste and environmental footprint. The 2021 “Snacking […]

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3 Ways Grocery Leaders Support Sustainability

Sponsored Content Support for green grocery innovation has been gaining momentum across the industry. Kane McCord, host of the Fresh Thinking podcast, recently sat down with Mark Koppang, director of sustainability at Raley’s – a regional chain with 126 locations serving California and Nevada – to discuss environmental leadership in the grocery industry.  Key takeaways […]

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ALDI Commits To Eliminate Plastic Bags, Releases Responsibility Report

Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi and Jason Hart, CEO, have issued a letter to customers announcing a new commitment to eliminate all plastic shopping bags from stores by the end of 2023. The company believes this will remove 4,400 tons of plastic from the environment every year. The full letter from Hart can be found here. Aldi […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market Releases 2021 ESG Report

Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has published its 2021 “Environmental, Social and Governance Report,” highlighting the grocer’s ongoing progress in growing its business sustainably and responsibly. “I’m very pleased with the meaningful achievements we made on our ESG initiatives in 2021,” said Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Our accomplishments reinforce the commitment of […]

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CBA Reports Inflation, Sustainability Expectations To Shape CPG Future

The Consumer Brands Association highlighted three major trends in its CPG Outlook 2022 report that will inform the remainder of the year for the CPG industry. Inflation: More than a year of skyrocketing costs to make and ship products will be exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, furthering inflation and prolonging the supply chain crisis. Work Revolution: COVID-19 […]

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NJFC Releases Statement On Plastic Bag Legislation And Implementation

The New Jersey Food Council and Linda Doherty, president and CEO, issued a statement May 4 in response to the recent plastic bag legislation passed. “After many years of being in the middle of policy discussions on single-use paper and plastic bags, and polystyrene, this landmark plastic legislation, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Nov. […]