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Fruit World’s new citrus packaging coincides with the start of the California citrus season.

Fruit World debuts citrus packaging for start of season

The company said the new packaging, introduced to mark the start of the California citrus season, highlights its growing practices... Read More

The Packer Staff

Dec 01, 2023
Packaging

Shown from left are Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Produce Marketing Association Chair Colin Chapdelaine.

Canadian produce industry advocates for affordable, healthy food during PM roundtable

Fresh produce representatives recently met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to voice concerns and emphasize industry initiatives... Read More

The Packer Staff

Nov 21, 2023
Produce - General , Canada , Canadian Produce Marketing Association , Packaging

A chilling proposal for the U.S. produce industry and Canadian consumers

A pre-proposal that aims to regulate packaging in Canadian grocery stores should have the attention of the entire U.S. produce industry, says Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia in this guest column... Read More

Dave Puglia

Oct 31, 2023
Packaging , Canada

“Best described as an ‘herb home,’ Counter Culture comes in a permanent vessel, designed to act as home decor with a purpose,” the company said.

North Shore Living to promote Counter Culture product at IFPA show

Thermal, Calif.-based North Shore Living is promoting its new Counter Culture product at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show... Read More

Tom Karst

Oct 17, 2023
Packaging

A Fusion survey studied shoppers' fruit packaging preferences.

Shoppers want bulk fruit or small, sustainable packaging, says Fusion survey

See what shoppers prefer when it comes to fruit packaging, culled from Circana data by Fusion, a produce marketing firm... Read More

Amy Sowder

Oct 11, 2023
Packaging , PMG Data and Research , Produce Retail , Sustainability

Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths

Despite the environmental benefits of compostable packaging, there are some prevailing myths distorting the truth and creating misunderstanding about them, says Daphna Nissembaum, CEO of the packaging company TIPA... Read More

Daphna Nissenbaum

Aug 23, 2023
Sustainability , Packaging

Bizerba executive board members meet with Fabbri Group CEO Stefano Pellegatta (second from left) in Balingen, Germany, for a contract signing.

Fabbri Group partnership aims to develop integrated stretch wrapping solutions

Fabbri Group, an international specialist in automatic food packaging systems, is partnering with Bizerba to provide a comprehensive solution for weighing, pricing, packaging and labeling processes... Read More

Wayne Hardy

Jul 07, 2023
Packaging , Produce Retail

TIPA Corp. will supply two U.S. packaging companies, one of which has produce customers.

Israel-based company to start production of compostable packaging in U.S.

Following recent European expansion, clean tech company TIPA Corp. has partnered with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging for U.S. production of flexible, compostable packaging usable for produce... Read More

Amy Sowder

Jun 28, 2023
PMG Produce Products , Sustainability , Packaging

Sabert Corp. launches EcoEdge Paper Cutlery

Recyclable and compostable, the disposable cutlery line offers foodservice operators a viable and sustainable alternative to plastic cutlery, says the Sayreville, N.J.-based food packaging solutions provider... Read More

The Packer Staff

Jun 26, 2023
Packaging , Sustainability

Atlanta-based Giro Pack has come up with a sustainable cellulose mesh bag that is paper based and plastic free, says Jen Doxey, national sales manager.

Giro Pack launching cellulose mesh bag

Traditional plastic mesh bags still account for most of the firm’s output, but as customer requests for sustainable packaging grow, the company has come up with other options... Read More

Tom Burfield

Jun 05, 2023
Packaging

The advocacy group As You Sow is asking companies to aggressively explore reusable packaging.

A third of investors of Yum! Brands support exploration of reusable packaging, group says

One-third of investors in Yum! Brands and Restaurant Brands International (RBI) support the exploration of reusable packaging, an advocacy group says... Read More

The Packer Staff

May 31, 2023
Packaging , Sustainability , PMG Foodservice Insight

Shown from left are Mary Elise O’Brien — manager of corporate and community relations for the Gary Sinise Foundation; John Williams — director of sales and marketing for L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms Inc.; Bobby George — director of outreach for the Gary Sinise Foundation. They are pictured sitting on the bench featured in the movie, “Forrest Gump,” in which Gary Sinise played Lt. Dan Taylor.

Herndon Farms partners with Gary Sinise Foundation during Vidalia onion season

Onions will be shipped with co-branded packaging that highlights the foundation’s work in supporting the nation's defenders, veterans and first responders, and Herndon Farms will donate a portion of the gross sales... Read More

The Packer Staff

May 18, 2023
Onions , Social Responsibility , Packaging , Produce Retail

The popularity of consumer bags “exploded” for Little Bear Produce, Edinburg, Texas, during the COVID-19 pandemic, says salesman Jeff Brechler. Their popularity continues to grow industrywide.

Consumer packs rising in share of onion sales

Bulk onions account for the vast majority of onion sales in the U.S., but consumer packs continue to gain popularity... Read More

Tom Burfield

May 18, 2023
Onions , Packaging , Produce Retail

G&R Farms unveils new packaging with Vidalia onion season

The Glennville, Ga.-based grower says the new look enhances brand and product recognition, as well as highlights “the premium essence” of its Vidalia onions. .. Read More

The Packer Staff