sustainability

Large German berry packer moves toward sustainability with traysealer

Fresh berries are a growing market in Germany, as well as the rest of the world. To meet the growing demand, Baumann Vertriebs GmbH & Co., a be... continue reading »

Steve Lutz talks COVID produce shopping trends

Consumers have moved away from eating at restaurants and more toward shopping for food and eating at home the past nine months, and that’s been out ... continue reading »

TOMRA Food joins global business sustainability group

TOMRA Food, a global provider of sensors, equipment and digital solutions for the food supply chain, is the newest member of the World Business Counci... continue reading »

Sorma introduces paper packaging line with breathable window

Sorma Group's new line of fruit and vegetable packaging is 100% paper-based and completely recyclable. The designed models boast an innovative and ... continue reading »

Plastic-free packaging made from sugarcane waste developed by Israeli startup

W-Cycle, an Israeli foodTech startup has developed SupraPulp, plastic-free packaging made of sugarcane waste that is fully compostable, safe, yet dura... continue reading »

West Virginia Potato Chip Co. gets $250K award for energy, water improvements

The West Virginia Potato Chip Co. is getting a $250,000 boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America (REAP) program. Th... continue reading »

European consumption attitudes mixed by country amid COVID

Throughout the current pandemic, awareness is growing among many people in Europe that the world must use resources more responsibly. However, acco... continue reading »

Harpak-ULMA launches plastic-reducing packaging technology

Harpak-ULMA has launched its PaperSeal packaging technology as part of the company’s initiative to fundamentally rethink packaging systems to promot... continue reading »

UPL opens research facility in North Carolina

UPL Ltd. announced Aug. 10 the opening of a new, state-of-the-art research and development hub in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The OpenA... continue reading »

Agrotextiles, insect screens offer help for melons

Melon and watermelon are among the most cultivated fruits in the world, but professional producers face various obstacles to obtain satisfactory resul... continue reading »