A year down the road with its sustainable packaging line, Sev-Rend Corp. has enjoyed a great deal of success as retailers have demanded service to such consumer interest…
Sustainability has numerous connotations, including environmental, as well as economic, impacts across the produce industry, packaging suppliers and their clients say…
Produce suppliers are taking hard looks at packaging in terms of costs, materials and environmental concerns. “It’s pretty obvious that everybody is on a track to reduce plastic and…
Onion growers and shippers in the Idaho-Eastern Oregon District, like colleagues elsewhere, say they are finding practical use for multiple options in packaging that didn’t exist in years past…
Years ago, when most produce was sold from bulk bins, labeling and packaging rarely were associated with fresh fruits and vegetables. Today’s produce departments demonstrate the creative and effective ways that produce labels and packaging are helping to sell more fruits and vegetables…
The ITC congratulates MSSC, LLC and Sev-Rend Corporation for their continued commitment to growing their businesses internationally. As Illinois celebrated May as World Trade Month, Trevor Lawson, representing the Illinois Office…
Collinsville, Ill.-based packaging manufacturer Sev-Rend Corp. is seeing increased focus on recyclable packaging, said Jeff Watkin, marketing director. “Recyclable packaging is the newest addition that we have seen a lot of activity on,” he said…
Sev-Rend is now offering custom pouches with mini slider closure capability. Consumers and packers both prefer the mini slider closure due to the ease, assurance, and speed of closing versus traditional press to close zippers. Consumers also find that the mini-slider pouch allows for easy reuse of the pouch…
Onions lend themselves readily to value-added marketing and merchandising, suppliers say. “Value-added onions (fresh prep/cut onions) showed growth in both dollars…
CPMA attendees kicked off the 2019 convention with a sold out retail tour visiting Montreal grocers. The group observed produce department operations and layout, and explored the latest in fresh produce packaging and displays…