With the impacts of climate change making headlines from California to Florida, the produce industry is embracing sustainable packaging as a way to help protect the environment while meeting consumer demand for Earth-friendly products….
Congratulations to the 2022 class of our annual 40 Under 40 awards program! This year’s 40 Under 40 list spotlights rising entrepreneurs and leaders who have shaped the produce industry in a very short time, and are paving the way for what comes next…
The U.S. Apple Association today announced the 2022 class of its new emerging leader program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship. Six fellows from across the country were chosen to participate in the 2022 class…
Progress in packaging innovation takes teamwork and plenty of options to pursue. Those were some of the takeaways from a Feb. 1 workshop session on packaging innovation at The Packer’s 2022 Global Organic Produce Expo…
Packaging is playing a larger role in produce retailing, and technical advances, sustainability and the use of more advanced graphics, along with ongoing consumer concerns for hygiene and food safety are driving development. Consumer trends, including the increasing use of curbside pickup and home delivery, will be the touchstone of effective packaging development and deployment…
As a leader in produce packaging, Sev-Rend High-Performance Packaging is dedicated to fulfilling the needs and demands of today’s modern consumer through innovation and ingenuity…
Morning Kiss Organic and parent company Arrowfarms are committed to finding sustainable packaging options and reducing the amount of plastic that sits in landfills. The companies are thrilled to announce that several offerings in their produce line will now be available in new Bio-Able packaging starting in September…
With increased concerns over single-use plastic as well as a heightened awareness of the availability of more sustainable options, Yakima, WA-based Sage Fruit has been actively seeking alternative solutions to traditional packaging. During this past cherry season, Sage Fruit launched a Bio-Able Pouch bag for its organic cherries…
Now, more than ever, consumers are making a plea for sustainability — and they’re not just requesting more recyclable products, they’re willing to pay premium for them, especially from brands and companies they trust…
Collinsville, Ill.-based Sev-Rend has introduced its new Bio-Able Solutions product line. Enabled with bio-assimilation technology, Bio-Able Solutions products are 100% recyclable and uniquely formulated to fully degrade in both marine and terrestrial environments…