sustainability
New research aims to reduce risk of produce bruising, minimize food waste
A newly funded research project aims to reduce the risk of potato bruising and develop technologies to minimize food waste. Research led by agritec... continue reading »
Packaging trends address sustainability concerns
As sustainability becomes an increasingly prominent concern, industries around the world are striving to adopt eco-conscious practices. Among these... continue reading »
Seed company investing $1.2M to expand SC operations
Mixon Seed Service, a 50-year-old company founded in Orangeburg, S.C., is investing $1.2 million to expand its operations in neighboring Calhoun Count... continue reading »
Melodea introduces coating to promote plastic food packaging recyclability
Melodea, a leading sustainable barrier coatings producer for packaging, has introduced a new product specifically engineered to allow the recyclabilit... continue reading »
GreenSeed Contract Packaging founder is company’s new CEO
GreenSeed Contract Packaging, a sustainable external packaging company serving the food and beverage industry, has a familiar face as its new CEO. ... continue reading »
Packaging producer CKF launches new Canadian production line
CKF Inc. has launched a new production line at its Langley, British Columbia factory for its certified home compostable food packaging solution Earthc... continue reading »
NY-based company wins sustainable packaging innovation award
A New York-based produce wholesaler has been chosen as the winner of the compostability category at the second annual U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable P... continue reading »
Greenhouse Learning Center to speed development of compostable packaging
Frito-Lay and Quaker have opened a Greenhouse Learning Center to field test, measure and analyze compostable packaging at PepsiCo’s research and dev... continue reading »
Regional food business centers part of $420M infrastructure program
A new, $25 million food business center in Iowa is one of 12 nationwide that aim to strengthen regional food distribution centers and supply chains. ... continue reading »
Great American Packaging launches new flexible packaging line
Great American Packaging has launched a new flexible packaging line, OneEarth Packaging, designed to meet consumer demand for a more sustainable, high... continue reading »
