Articles Tagged with ''plastic packaging''

StePac launches sustainable packaging strategy

The new strategy addresses key areas of manufacturing, use and recycling.

October 10, 2019

StePac L.A., Ltd., Israel, presented the company’s four pillared sustainability strategy for fresh produce packaging.

Eosta saves more than 22M units of unnecessary plastic packaging

As the mark from natural branding technology is clearly visible, it is no longer necessary to pack the products in plastic.

October 9, 2019

Eosta, Amsterdam, along with 32 retail chains in 13 countries, has saved more than 22 million units of unnecessary plastic packaging due to its natural branding laser technology.

Unilever announces new commitments for waste-free world

This commitment makes Unilever what is said to be the first major global consumer goods company to commit to an absolute plastics reduction across its portfolio.

October 7, 2019

Unilever, London, announced new commitments to reduce its plastic waste and help create a circular economy for plastics.

Retail Business Services commits to removing artificial ingredients from private brands by 2025

This move includes removing synthetic colors, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, artificial sweeteners, MSGs and high-fructose corn syrup.

September 20, 2019

Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, Salisbury, N.C., announced a commitment to make its private brand products to Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT/MARTIN’S, Hannaford, Peapod and Stop & Shop cleaner and more natural by 2025.

Sainsbury’s to cut plastic use by 50%

Sainsbury’s currently uses around 120,000 tons of plastic per year and reduces plastic packaging by around 1% each year.

September 17, 2019

Sainsbury’s, UK, announced plans to halve its plastic use by 2025. This includes reducing plastic across all of its stores and supply chain.

Shuman Farms unveils new organic packaging

The goal of this new initiative is to reduce plastic usage, educate consumers on the recyclability of onion packaging and address shopper concerns about food waste.

September 13, 2019

Shuman Farms, Reidsville, Ga., announced big changes to the look, feel and sustainability of its organic packaging.

PCC Community Markets eliminates 80% of petroleum-based deli packaging

The co-op anticipates rolling out additional sustainable and functional packaging in its deli in 2020.

August 30, 2019

PCC Community Markets, Seattle, Wash., introduced a collection of new compostable deli containers to its 11 Puget Sound, Wash.-area stores.

Curbell Plastics acquires Nationwide Plastics

This acquisition adds a physical presence for its technical expertise and product offerings in Texas.

August 29, 2019

Curbell Plastics, Inc., Orchard Park, N.Y., acquired Nationwide Plastics, Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based full-service distributor with extensive plastic part fabrication and precision machining capabilities.

Study: 35% of consumers more likely to purchase products without any plastic at all compared to goods with recycled plastic

Many brands and supermarket chains introduced packaging with reduced or recycled plastic.

August 23, 2019

In fact, 35% of consumers were more likely to purchase products without any plastic at all compared to ones with recycled plastic, according to research presented by GlobalData, UK.

Study: Shoppers moving toward plastic packaging, but many still strongly avoid plastic

Nearly one-quarter (23%) of consumers said they avoid buying produce in plastic packaging whenever possible.

August 22, 2019

Nearly one-third of shoppers prefer to buy their fresh foods in plastic containers, whether in bags, clamshells or overwrap, according to a study by Category Partners (CP), Idaho Falls, Idaho.

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Articles Tagged with ''plastic packaging''

StePac launches sustainable packaging strategy

Eosta saves more than 22M units of unnecessary plastic packaging

Unilever announces new commitments for waste-free world

Retail Business Services commits to removing artificial ingredients from private brands by 2025

Sainsbury’s to cut plastic use by 50%

Shuman Farms unveils new organic packaging

PCC Community Markets eliminates 80% of petroleum-based deli packaging

Curbell Plastics acquires Nationwide Plastics

Study: 35% of consumers more likely to purchase products without any plastic at all compared to goods with recycled plastic

Study: Shoppers moving toward plastic packaging, but many still strongly avoid plastic

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