Produce containers and the pallets on which they’re stacked play an important role in the packaging industry, and some major providers say they’re making strides as they evolve to meet their customers’ needs.
- May 21, 2024
- Packaging
Packaging News
Kenneth Fox died April 17 at age 91, the McAllen,Texas-based flexible packaging company announced.
![“When looking for a fiber-based option for our poke bowls and power meals [in the prepared foods department], we faced a number of challenges. The biggest one being the oils, sauces and moisture,” said Ed Riederer, Wegmans sustainability procurement area manager for packaging.](https://fj-corp-pub.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2024-04/WegmanseditPower-Meals-Wide.jpg)
The Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer, which has been on a journey to reduce plastic packaging since 2019, shares its process for selecting sustainable options in the prepared foods department.
- Apr 01, 2024
- Packaging , Sustainability
Not only are product requirements and sustainability factoring into flexible packaging decisions, but potential regulations could play a significant role in the future, says guest columnist Aaron Fox of Fox Packaging.
- Mar 25, 2024
- Packaging , Sustainability
The company says the packaging change reduces plastics use by 25% and that it hopes to roll it out for other pints by the end of the year.