packaging

Plastic in the produce department – when does it make sense?

In Episode 2 of Ideas Ripe for the Picking, Pamela and Anne-Marie discuss grocers ditching plastic packaging, and the business...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Morrisons to introduce plastic-free fruit and veg areas

Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to roll-out plastic free fruit and veg areas in many of its...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Whole Foods reduces plastic with smaller produce bags, straw removal

AUSTIN, Texas (May 20, 2019) – Whole Foods Market BB #:147784 today announced that it will eliminate plastic straws from...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Fyffes introduces new compostable banana band

(CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 17, 2019) — As a ‘significant step’ towards reducing its packaging imprint, banana importers Fyffes (BB...

6 years ago 3 minute read

South Texas packaging evolves

Packaging trends are keeping up with the times, not only for convenience to shoppers, but to regulate shelf space at...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Albertsons Companies unveils new pledge to reduce plastic use in packaging

BOISE, Idaho, April 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Albertsons Companies today announced a broad plastic waste reduction pledge to advance...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Wegmans, Walmart join list of grocers promoting plastic reduction

Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets strengthened initiatives to reduce plastic in its stores and replace it with reusable bags, and...

6 years ago 3 minute read

CPMA packaging innovations favor sustainability

MONTRÉAL—I walked the show floor at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention in early April looking for a few specific...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Aldi commits to plastic packaging reduction

Batavia, IL-based Aldi has solidified its commitment to reduce plastic packaging in its stores. In an April 3 company press...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Plastic-free efforts go bananas…literally

While Trader Joe’s in the U.S. has committed to reducing the amount of plastic packaging in its produce departments, most...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Carton advancements double avocado shelf life for WP Produce

Avocado demand is up across the board, but tropical — or green skin — avocados have shelf life challenges that...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Trader Joe’s reduces plastic in produce packaging

Traditionally close-mouthed Trader Joe’s subtly announced in its latest Fearless Flyer newsletter it plans to start reducing plastic throughout its...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Produce goes back to bulk in retail plastic-reduction efforts

A United Kingdom-based retailer is testing a plastic-free produce department at one of its stores, along with measures across the...

6 years ago 2 minute read
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