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ORBIS expects to add more than 190 employees within two years of the lease commencement in order to support operations at the new plant, which is expected to begin operations by the end of the year.
The Hormel Natural Choice
line of deli products has a new look. In addition to a newly designed logo, the brand’s redesign is also supported by lighter packaging that will reduce its usage of packaging materials by an estimated 337,000 pounds per year over prior packaging.
In celebration of Earth Month (April), Nasoya is also using a limited-time packaging update for its Silken, Firm, Extra Firm and Super Firm Tofu varieties.
The move comes in response to positive customer feedback as well as growing consumer desire for claim-based meats, such as no antibiotics ever, no added hormones and humanely raised crate free pork.
Researchers at Mars have already reported reductions in development time of up to 40% through computer modeling and in the quantity of plastic purchased by Mars for testing by approximately 246 tons.
A sustainable replacement for non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes, DS Smith DryPack is a no-leak, 100% water-resistant, fully recyclable box that, when packed with ice, can keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for over 40 hours in cold chain operations.
The patented solution is produced with recycled cardboard and a minimal amount of easily removable film, allowing the package to be recycled in existing cardboard streams once the film is removed.
The 9th Annual Converters Expo on April 14, 2016 will bring together converters and packagers of paper, film and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.