Is plastic packaging good or bad? Canadian study importantly notes benefits of food safety, protection
A study commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) highlights the critical role of packaging in fresh produce supply chains by quantifying the functionality of plastic packaging in fresh produce from a needs/benefit perspective. Although the study does not consider the impacts of packaging regulatory scenarios on fresh produce cost […]
Aldi trades in plastic for paper band in trial to make banana packaging more sustainable
With just one small change to one product in its produce section, Aldi UK could eliminate 234 tonnes of plastic. So the discount retailer, like so many other supermarket chains across the UK focused squarely on sustainability, will trial the removal of plastic packaging on certain lines of bananas in select stores. They include […]
Sainsbury’s ditches plastic for cardboard punnets on own-brand mushrooms
The not-so-distant target to reach sustainability goals has pushed retailers to eliminate plastic bags and individual wraps on fruits and vegetables. And think of new ideas. One of the biggest offenders aside from packaging film – which in some cases helps in terms of food safety and convenience – are punnets. Easy to store but […]
Pallet Earth’s stackable solutions can be cost saver for produce companies
One of the many vendors worth checking out at Fruit Logistica this week is a company called Pallet Earth, which is making big strides in the development of sustainable solutions to transport and move fresh produce … and do it cost-efficiently. Their pallets are not only comprised of 100% recycled plastic and contain strong inner […]
Borough Market embraces sustainability as it grows in 2023
The iconic Borough Market is putting a strong emphasis on sustainability as it heads further into 2023, launching a number of new plans and welcoming in forward-thinking traders that address the environment within and beyond its footprint in London. “With more than 25 million people a year visiting more than 100 specialist traders, we need […]
UK set to eliminate all single-use, disposable plastics
Britain’s Environment Secretary, Therese Coffey, is set to announce that disposable plastics such as plates, trays, cups and cutlery will be banned by the end of the year in order to protect wildlife and future generations in England. The new ban will be set in place in October 2023, starting with restaurants, cafes and takeaways […]
WaxWrap, first seen in London, wins top honor at Veggie Awards
First trialled at Whole Foods Market in London a year ago, WaxWrap’s signature roll format has quickly received acclaimed as one of the top products from publication VegNews. The company’s Beeswax Organic Cotton Food Roll was named as the top Plastic-Free Innovation during the Veggie Awards 2021, which honor the best products that have a […]
France to ban plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables, with longer phase-out for berries
France will ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables from January 2022 in a bid to reduce plastic waste, the environment ministry said. Implementing a February 2020 law, the government published a list of about 30 fruits and vegetables that will have to be sold without plastic packaging from Jan. 1. The list […]
