Category: Sustainability

INDUSTRY NEWS | Sep 27, 2021

Glenroy names sustainable flexible packaging portfolio ‘TruRenu’

Glenroy announced Sept. 27 at PACK EXPO Las Vegas that “TruRenu” as the official brand name for their sustainable flexible packaging portfolio.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Sep 15, 2021

Reusable Packaging Association announces exhibitors for PACK EXPO pavilion

RPA is hosting its 11th Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas with member exhibitors of reusable transport packaging products and related services.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 23, 2021

PSSI announces water-conservation goals

Food safety and contract sanitation provider PSSI announced a new water conservation goal of saving two billion gallons of water by 2026, which is the equivalent to the annual drinking needs of 10 million people.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 28, 2021

USDA to host virtual food waste innovation fair on May 26

The USDA announced April 28 that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair from noon to 4 p.m. ET May 26.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 22, 2021

Duda Farm Fresh Foods establishes sustainable packaging program

The program strives to streamline current packaging systems, increase consistency across the organization and reduce the amount of packaging materials used

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 22, 2021

Biden administration forms working group to support farmers amid water shortage

The USDA and Department of Interior will co-chair the Interagency Working Group, which will address the water shortage in the West.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 16, 2021

Lamb Weston to begin incorporating vegetable byproduct into packaging

Driving toward a goal of using more sustainable materials in packaging, two Lamb Weston Alexia brand products will use corn and potato starch in their packaging beginning this month.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 07, 2021

Guidance document released for use of recycled plastics in food packaging

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced April 7 industry guidance to ensure recycled plastic packaging meets FDA regulations.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 16, 2021

Taylor Farms, Western Growers pledge $1 million apiece to Center for Produce Safety

“Investing in Center for Produce Safety promises to deliver practical, science-based solutions to enhance food safety practices.” — Dave Puglia, Western Growers