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NatureFresh Farms develops compostable produce tray

The new mini cucumber tray is an environmentally friendly alternative to the use of the polystyrene foam trays.

October 23, 2019

NatureFresh Farms, Canada, teamed up with Pulp Moulded Products (PMP), Canada, to develop a fully compostable pulp molded tray.

Owyhee Produce to grow own compostable bags

Owyhee Produce began growing 500 acres of industrial hemp on its Oregon farm land to be used to create CBD oil.

October 21, 2019

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Owyhee Produce, Nyssa, Ore., announced plans to create its own regenerative produce bags by converting hemp fibers sourced from its own crops.

SUNSET reusable recyclable compostable packaging

SUNSET to offer 100% reusable, recyclable, compostable packaging by 2025

October 4, 2019

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SUNSET announced plans to offer 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging for all fruits and vegetables by 2025.

Polykar to open plant in Edmonton, Alberta

This second facility will add 30 million pounds of production capacity to all product lines.

September 17, 2019

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Polykar, Canada, announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Dayka & Hackett Eco-Tote grape packaging

Dayka & Hackett announce new environmentally friendly grape packaging

The unique paper used in Eco-Tote is biodegradable, compostable and recyclable.

September 4, 2019

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Dayka & Hackett, Reedley, Calif., announced its newly designed Eco-Tote packaging for table grapes.

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

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

Study: Compostable foodservice packaging sales to grow as sustainability drives rapid adoption

Expansion of foodservice industry, along with the emergence of takeaway and grab-and-go services will continue to provide potential growth prospects of the market.

July 26, 2019

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Worldwide sales of compostable foodservice packaging reached approximately 6,400 tons in 2018, equaling revenues worth $16.7 million, according to a report published by Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y.

Recyclable, compostable heat seal sandwich pack

June 26, 2019

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Colpac, UK, showcased its Zest eco-packaging range, a fully compostable and recyclable heat seal sandwich pack.

ALDI announces commitments to reducing plastic packaging

ALDI will also reduce packaging material across its entire range by at least 15%.

April 3, 2019

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ALDI U.S., Batavia, Ill., announced a commitment to making 100% of its packaging, including plastic packaging, reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

NatureFresh introduces new sustainability initiatives

Once complete, the expansion will increase the production and efficiency of providing year-round produce.

April 1, 2019

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NatureFresh Farms, Canada, introduced new sustainable practices, including a new eco-friendly compostable tray for its conventional and organic mini cucumbers.

2020 July

The July 2020 issue of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine takes a mid-year snapshot of the cold chain in our annual State of the Industry Report, plus our 2020 Best New Retail Products Contest winners, women in cold chain logistics, the latest innovations in palletizers and refrigeration controls, plus much more—just click below to start reading.

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